The container terminal operator DP World Antwerp Gateway has commissioned eight Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carrier for its facility in the Deurganckdok in the Belgian port.
DP World is committed to minimising impacts of its business to the environment. One of the objectives of the co[ds_preview]mpanies‘ »Our World, Our Future« programme is to better manage natural resources and emissions. The new Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers will be a significant factor in meeting this goal. According to the manufacturer with hybrid technology, the fuel consumption of the straddle carrier can decrease up to 40 % and the annual CO2 emissions by over 50 t per unit compared to traditional machines. In addition the hybrid start/stop function will provide lowest noise emissions in the market.
The maintenance-free regenerative energy system of the straddle carriers converts braking and spreader-lowering energy into electrical power and stores it in a state-of-the-art on-board battery system. The straddle carriers feature stability, safety, and manoeuvrability features such as active stability control as a standard, enhancing the performance of the operations.
Long relationship between Kalmar and DP World Antwerp Gateway
The delivery of the terminal equipment is scheduled in the third quarter of this year.
Kalmar and DP World have a long and distinguished relationship, with the Antwerp Gateway container terminal already operating six Kalmar STS cranes and 18 Kalmar straddle carriers.
