26.09.2017

Kalmars for ANL

Australian shipping company ANL has ordered six units of Kalmar’s 10 tonne DCG80-100 empty container handler.

The DCG80-100 range are powered by Cummins and the units for ANL will feature the Kalmar SmartFleet monitoring and reporting system to help improve operational performance. Delivery is scheduled for early 2018.

Part of the CMA CGM group, ANL is the third largest container shipping line in the world, operating on more than 200 shipping routes, calling at 420 ports in 160 countries. The order will be the first for the company's site in Altona, Melbourne and the first order from the region to include empty container handlers fitted with seven high Triplex masts, providing a lower overall height for working inside as well as out.
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Kalmar DCG80-100 empty container handlers

ANL general manager operations Noel Dent said: "We are pleased to team with Kalmar for our operations in Melbourne. ANL has previous experience with Kalmar equipment in East Timor where ANL Timor runs Kalmar reachstackers, finding them a very reliable and versatile. We are confident the new Kalmar forklifts will serve us well at our empty container depot in Melbourne."

Kalmar director mobile equipment Michael Wahab added: "The new Kalmar DCG range of empty container handlers are state of the art machines, fitted with the latest in container handling technology. Load sensing hydraulics and a choice of options for greater fuel efficiency including Eco Drive Modes, Stop/Start technology and Tyre Pressure Monitoring are just some of the latest features offered to customers, making this the most reliable and robust range of empty container handlers in the market."