Hybrid straddle carrier for Port of Tokuyama

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with Tokuyama Kairiku Unso KK to supply a hybrid straddle carrier for the company’s operations at the Port of Tokuyama. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2020 Q1 order intake, with delivery scheduled to take place during Q1 of 2021.

The Port of Tokuyama is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture in the south west of Honshu, Japan’s main island, and handles 137,000 TEU annually. Tokuyama Kairiku Unso KK is the biggest terminal operator at the port. The first straddle carrier ever delivered to Japan will be specially engineered to meet the unique requirements of the Japanese market.

The Kalmar hybrid straddle carrier significantly reduces both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions when compared to using traditional diesel-powered machines, and also generates much less noise than its diesel counterpart. It also features a maintenance-free regenerative energy system that converts braking and spreader lowering energy into electrical power and stores it in a state-of-the-art on-board lithium-ion battery system.

Takashi Yamada, president of Tokuyama Kairiku Unso KK said, “We chose to partner with Kalmar because of their strong reputation as a leading brand in the terminal equipment field and the excellent service we have had from the Kalmar team. We are looking forward to implementing this proven, eco-efficient technology at the terminal and building a successful partnership with Kalmar moving forward.”

Ismo Matinlauri, vice president of Solution Sales, APAC at Kalmar said,  “Eco-efficient hybrid straddle carriers offer a fast-track to a more sustainable future for cargo handling operations. They are becoming an increasingly popular choice for terminals of all kinds, with almost 300 hybrid versions ordered and delivered to date. We’re extremely proud that Tokuyama Kairiku Unso KK has chosen Kalmar to help them develop the sustainability and efficiency of their terminal operations. I would also like to highlight the great work done by our team in Japan in securing this deal.”