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Business Upturn
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Kalmar introduces Automation as a Service – a model focused on adding long-term value for customers
KALMAR CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 17 JUNE 2025 AT 10:00 AM (EEST) Kalmar introduces Automation as a Service – a model focused on adding long-term value for customers Kalmar has introduced Automation as a Service, a subscription-based model designed to ensure successful and efficient deployment of automation in marine container terminals and intermodal sites. The service focuses on accelerating time-to-value and building long-term performance-focused partnerships with automation customers. In an industry where operational efficiency and speed are paramount, the transition to automation can present challenges. Kalmar's Automation as a Service model directly addresses these challenges by contractually separating equipment delivery and automation software deployment and related optimisation services. This approach enables terminal and automation design to commence immediately through the creation of a digital twin – a virtual model of the terminal running on the same Kalmar One production software used in the terminal. This model, combined with Kalmar's decades of automation experience, allows for collaborative design and integration testing of systems well before the go-live date so that potential gaps in terms of functionality or operational requirements can be identified. This early identification and optimisation helps to ensure a high-performing automated terminal from day one. Automating a container terminal involves far more than delivering the automation solution on site. Over its lifetime, the solution will need to be continuously optimised and improved, and this work should be done in close partnership between the automation system vendor and the terminal operator. Automation as a Service ensures that the targets of Kalmar and the terminal operator are fully aligned, with jointly defined KPIs and performance-based contracting. With the correct tools and service model in place, Kalmar and the terminal operator can build a long-term partnership that delivers maximum value. Furthermore, Automation as a Service also reduces the high upfront costs related to automation investment by including automation delivery and related licenses as part of the service subscription agreement, hence shifting part of the capex to opex. Juuso Kanner, Vice President, Automation Business Line, Kalmar: 'Automation as a Service is about delivering long-term customer value throughout their entire automation journey. Shifting the focus away from short-term milestones towards accelerated time-to-value and continuous improvement throughout the terminal lifetime means we are better placed to act as a true partner for our customers, helping them to realise the full value of their investments.' Further information for the press: Juuso Kanner, Vice President Automation Business Line, tel. +358 50 3844469, [email protected] Nina Jähi, Communications Manager, Kalmar, tel. +358 40 5193635, [email protected] Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers selected to expand capacity at French Seayard Terminal
Seayard_fos2xl-rail-connection KALMAR CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 5 JUNE 2025 AT 9:00 AM (EEST) Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers selected to expand capacity at French Seayard Terminal Kalmar has concluded a deal to supply French terminal operator Seayard with 11 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for deployment at the Seayard Terminal FOS2 XL container terminal in Fos-sur-Mer, France. The significant order, which also includes MyKalmar INSIGHT coverage for all units, was booked in Kalmar's Q2 2025 order intake, and delivery of the machines is scheduled to be completed during Q2 2026. The Port of Fos-sur-Mer is part of the Marseille-Fos port complex on the French Mediterranean coast and has become a leading French port in terms of performance and reliability. The Seayard container terminal was built in the port's FOS 2XL expansion area as a joint venture between Terminal Investment Limited, APM Terminals and COSCO. The new Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers will help Seayard to significantly reduce both the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of their straddle carrier operations compared to traditional diesel-powered machines. Hybrid machines also generate much less noise. The MyKalmar INSIGHT performance management tool will allow Seayard to turn data into actionable, impactful insights, providing the company with an effective way to manage their fleet operations and identify areas where efficiency can be improved. Jakob Sidenius, CEO, Seayard: 'Kalmar's hybrid straddle carrier is the perfect match for our operational needs as we seek to expand our handling capacity while also optimising fuel consumption and improving reliability. Kalmar's excellent local service presence means we can rely on their proactive, professional support to keep our operations running smoothly around the clock.' Herve Helluin, Service Operations Manager, Kalmar France: 'We are very pleased to be able to continue our partnership with Seayard through this significant new order for our proven hybrid straddle carrier technology. Beyond the fuel savings offered by the hybrid machines, Seayard will be able to continuously improve the efficiency and reliability of its operations using valuable insights gained through MyKalmar INSIGHT.' Further information for the press: Herve Helluin, Service Operations Manager, Kalmar France, tel. +33 (0)442489057, Nina Jähi, Communications Manager, Kalmar, tel. +358 40 519 3635, Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. Attachment Seayard_fos2xl-rail-connectionError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Mutiara Perlis invests RM17mil in Kalmar equipment to boost inland port
KUALA LUMPUR: Mutiara Perlis has announced an investment worth RM17 million to buy 15 brand-new Kalmar container handling equipment through its appointed partner Mach 1 Group. The partnership marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at transforming Perlis Inland Port (PIP) into a future ready logistics hub for Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region. The equipment package includes six Kalmar reach stackers, three empty container handlers and six terminal tractors, tailored to meet the operational demands of multimodal cargo movement at PIP. With this new fleet, Mutiara Perlis is poised to multiply its cargo handling capacity, supporting its goal of reaching one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually upon full project completion. "This acquisition is a pivotal step in our journey to position PIP as a leader in inland port services," Mutiara Perlis group managing director and chief executive officer Wan Ahmad Zaheed Wan Mohamad said in a statement. "We are not just investing in equipment, we are investing in Malaysia's logistics future and Perlis' transformation," he added. PIP is strategically located within the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and adjacent to the Malaysia-Thailand border. It is envisioned as a regional logistics game-changer, linking trade routes from Malaysia to Thailand, Laos and China via the Pan-Asia Railway Network. The procurement was executed through Mach 1, the authorised dealer of Kalmar in Malaysia since 2023, known for its regional expertise and proven track record in port operations. The machines were purchased from Kalmar in 2024. Mach 1 Group chief executive officer Pan Chee Seng reaffirmed that the 24/7 technical assistance, Kalmar Insight fleet analytics and a spare parts hub in Singapore will ensure PIP operates at world-class standards. Kalmar vice president for Asia-Middle East & Africa (AMEA) Teo Yew Boon said the company's innovation in container handling solutions will provide PIP with a robust and scalable platform to grow in line with global port trends. "This collaboration signifies the beginning of a long-term partnership focused on scalable, customer-centric solutions that meet today's operational demands and tomorrow's regional ambitions. "Through this collaboration, we aim to support PIP's rise as a key logistics hub in the Northern Corridor, delivering smarter, more sustainable material handling solutions," Teo added. Phase 1 of the Perlis Inland Port is scheduled for completion in July 2025 and is expected to handle up to 300,000 TEUs annually, more than double the current throughput of 130,000 TEUs at the nearby Padang Besar Container Terminal. The project is poised to generate over 500 new jobs, enhance regional trade connectivity and ease congestion at Malaysia's overstretched coastal ports. It will also anchor Perlis as a key player within the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER).
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Kalmar and London Gateway agree significant repeat order for electric straddle carriers with high-energy batteries
Kalmar Corporation DP World London Gateway_Credit to Miru Visuals (1) DP World London Gateway, Photo Credit Miru Visuals Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier_Credit to DP World Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier, Photo Credit DP World KALMAR CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 7 MAY 2025 AT 13:00 PM (EEST) Kalmar and London Gateway agree significant repeat order for electric straddle carriers with high-energy batteries Kalmar has secured a significant repeat order from long-term customer DP World for 12 fully electric Kalmar straddle carriers with high-energy batteries for its London Gateway logistics hub. The order, which also includes a Kalmar FastCharge charging station for the machines, was booked in Kalmar's Q1 2025 order intake, with delivery of the machines scheduled for Q1 2026. DP World has made significant investments into fully electric equipment at London Gateway to help reduce carbon emissions, in line with its science-based target to reduce absolute emissions across its European operations by 51% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. Kalmar electric straddle carriers with high-energy batteries are capable of operating for up to four hours without charging. DP World has already installed two Kalmar FastCharge charging stations in the yard area that can be used to top up the machines' batteries during shifts. The charging process takes just 45 minutes. The straddle carriers will be fitted with two different charging technologies: a standard CCS2 charging interface that is compatible with any commercial charging station, and a megawatt charging system (MCS) interface for fast charging during operational breaks. Andrew Bowen, Chief Operating Officer, UK Ports & Terminals, DP World: 'At DP World, we are strongly committed to being a global leader in sustainable logistics, and these new additions to our fully electric fleet at London Gateway will play a key role in enabling us to achieve that goal. Technology like Kalmar's allows us to better serve our customers in a more sustainable and efficient way, helping us make trade flow across UK supply chains and beyond.' Karri Keskinen, Head of Sales, Horizontal Transportation, Kalmar: "This significant order represents another step forward for Kalmar and DP World on our shared journey towards a more sustainable future for cargo-handling operations. We are very proud that DP World has again chosen our fully electric eco-efficient straddle carrier technology to support their emission-reduction goals.' Further information for the press: Karri Keskinen, Head of Sales, Horizontal Transportation, Kalmar, tel. +358 40 700 2198, Nina Jähi, Communications Manager, Kalmar, tel. +358 40 519 3635, Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Growing Services: Kalmar invests in North American Genuine Parts warehouse
IMG_0016 KALMAR CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 29 APRIL 2025 AT 9:30 AM (EEST) Growing Services: Kalmar invests in North American Genuine Parts warehouse In line with Kalmar's strategy of growing services, Kalmar will be relocating and outsourcing its Genuine Parts warehouse from Ottawa, Kansas to Greenwood, Indiana. The move will lead to improvements in delivery times, customer support as well as enable the further growth of Kalmar's Genuine Parts and Service businesses. The new Greenwood distribution center allows Kalmar to store all parts in one stand-alone location with 112,000 sq ft facility providing greater flexibility and scalability of operations. The transition process is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and be completed by the end of July 2025. Kalmar will partner with Neovia Logistics, a Texas-based contract logistics company. Neovia is a global expert in warehouse operations with 7,500 employees and a presence in 19 countries. Neovia has operated the Kalmar Distribution Center in Europe since 2003. Mike Fahy, CEO, Neovia: 'We are pleased to continue our close partnership and to offer Kalmar the capacity to process and ship orders efficiently within North America. Our proven processes and high safety and sustainability standards guarantee productivity and quality operations for Kalmar into the future.' Fredrik Fogelklou, Vice President, Kalmar Parts & Logistics Solutions: 'We are investing in the long term capabilities and capacity to serve our customers in North America with Genuine Parts. In addition, this move is a cornerstone in our Growing Services strategy, and I am thrilled for us to be able to do this in partnership with Neovia Logistics.' Further information for the press:Thomas Malmborg, President, Kalmar Services, Laukkonen, Director, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar Services, tel. +358 40 8322 331, Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. About Neovia LogisticsNeovia is a global leader in third-party logistics, operating more than 80 facilities in 19 countries. For more than 30 years, Neovia has partnered with customers around the world to solve complex, mission-critical logistics challenges in the automotive, industrial, aerospace, consumer, technology, and other sectors. Attachment IMG_0016Sign in to access your portfolio
