卡尔玛与都柏林Ferryport码头将在RTG自动化领域展开突破性合作

卡尔玛赢得长期合作伙伴Ferryport码头（简称DFT）订单，提供卡尔玛自动化龙门吊系统。此项订单已录入卡哥特科2016年第四季度订单，计划于2017年第二季度开始交付。

 

此项合同包括两台配有全自动堆垛操作和远程控制装卸系统的卡尔玛全自动龙门吊。卡尔玛同时负责起重机与码头操作系统的集成。卡尔玛驻点工程师团队将负责系统的服务、维护和技术支持。

 

DFT总经理Alec Colvin表示：“能与卡尔玛签订此项订单，我们感到非常高兴，我们也十分期待最新的驾驶助手、半自动化和全自动化解决方案能加深我们之间的合作。卡尔玛是我们长期信任的供应商，能满足我们的业务要求，同时也是业内的技术领导者，是我们理想的合作伙伴。”

 

 

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to extend its long-standing relationship with Dublin Ferryport terminals (DFT) with an order for Kalmar AutoRTG System. The order was booked in Cargotec's fourth quarter 2016 intake and delivery is scheduled to start during second quarter 2017.

 

Part of the container and terminal division of Irish Continental Group, DFT operates the most modern container terminal at Dublin Port. The terminal handles approximately 325,000 TEUs each year and is anticipating significant growth of around 20 per cent over the next five years. The order forms part of DFT's investment programme focused on ensuring the terminal is equipped with the latest technologies to support expected growth. 

 

The scope includes two Kalmar AutoRTG cranes with fully automated stack operation and remote controlled truck handling. DFT will start with semi-automated functions which are controlled remotely, and add fully automated features in the stacking area in the future. Kalmar is also responsible for integrating the cranes to the terminal operating system. Service, maintenance and technical support will be provided by Kalmar's site based engineering team who have a permanent presence at the terminal. 

 

Alec Colvin, General Manager at Dublin Ferryport Terminals says: "DFT are delighted to confirm this order and are looking forward to extending our long-time partnership with the latest driver assisting, semi-automated and automated solutions. As a trusted long term supplier with a demonstrated ability to deliver on our expectations and their commitment to be a technology leader in this area, Kalmar stood out as the ideal partner for our company."

 

Tero Kokko, Senior Vice President, Automation and Projects at Kalmar says: "RTG automation is developing fast. For existing terminals it is a key question how to get started without disturbing operations heavily. We have given this a lot of thought and in our approach the terminal can start with remote control and automation assisted moves, and evolve to full automation gradually." He continues: "We are very pleased to have concluded this deal with DFT, a company that we've enjoyed a great working relationship with for over 20 years. This is one of the first RTG projects of this kind in the world, so we are excited to move forward and continue to support DFT with their automation journey and their ambitious growth targets."

 

The Kalmar RTG helps cut costs and eliminate emissions and noise without compromising productivity, reliability or flexibility. The electric power system completely eliminates the need for engine component maintenance, which translates into much lower downtime and reduced maintenance costs. DFT's existing fleet includes five Kalmar RTGs, four Kalmar empty container handlers and a Kalmar reach stacker.

 

 

Tero Kokko, Senior Vice President, Automation and Projects, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 5135

 

Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com

 

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

 

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2016 totalled approximately EUR 3.5 billion and it employs over 11,000 people. www.cargotec.com