Kalmar to supply TCP with 20 straddle carriers
KALMAR, a Cargotec division, has agreed with Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) to deliver 20 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for use at the Port of Montevideo in Uruguay, reports London's Port Technology.
TCP is a joint venture between Katoen Natie (80 per cent) and the National Port Authority ANP (20 per cent).
This significant order was recorded in Cargotec's Q4 2023 order intake, with the machines scheduled for delivery in Q3 2024.
TCP is investing over $500 million in expanding the specialised container terminal, aiming for completion in 2026.
The project will triple the port's capacity to 2.3 million TEU, constructing a 730-metre quay wall and enlarging the container yard.
Following the expansion, the Montevideo terminal can handle three or four vessels simultaneously.
As part of the agreement with the Uruguayan government, Katoen Natie will receive a 50-year extension to its current terminal concession, initially set to expire in 2031.
The new 60-ton capacity hybrid straddle carriers are part of a fleet renewal initiative designed to enhance TCP's environmental performance.
source:SchedNet
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