23.11.2017

Kalmar RMGs for Spain

Spanish terminal operator Noatum Container Terminal Bilbao has ordered two 41 tonne Kalmar rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes.

The two single-cantilever cranes are equipped with a rotating trolley and Bromma YSX45E spreader for single container handling. The delivery also includes Kalmar Terminal Logistics System automation for supervised remote control. They will arrive at the terminal in 2019, and will be used for intermodal operations at the railyard.

Terminal manager Elvira Gallego Uribe said: "We chose Kalmar's RMG solution because it can be customised to meet our precise business needs. We have firsthand experience of Kalmar's excellent delivery capabilities and their reliable rubber-tyred gantry cranes that are currently in use at our terminal. Kalmar's expertise in port equipment and their new customisable range of RMGs convinced us to continue our cooperation with them. These new are significantly faster, more reliable and future proofed for efficient railyard operation, improving and increasing the security of workers involved in the operations and the containers operated on behalf of our customers."

Kalmar vice president, solutions sales and marketing Ismo Matinlauri added: "We are happy to announce this very first Kalmar RMG delivery for the intermodal segment. By introducing new equipment at their terminal, Noatum Container Terminal Bilbao will have the opportunity to operate their new cranes remotely. This will improve the efficiency and safety of their operations and support the customer's commitment to sustainability. This order is a significant step in terms of strengthening our successful relationship with Noatum and helping them build a pathway towards more efficient terminal operation in the future. It is an excellent example of how our RMG technology can enable smooth and efficient renewal of brownfield site operation."