Russian order for Kalmar RTGs and terminal tractors

Cargotec has been awarded a contract by Baltic Stevedoring Company (BSC) for six Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes and 10 Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors to improve handling capacity at the Port of Baltiysk as container volumes in the Kaliningrad area continue to rise.

Delivery of the terminal tractors along with four RTGs is scheduled for Q4-2010, with the remaining cranes arriving in the Q2-2011.

The 7+1 wide and 1-over-6 high RTGs will be capable of handling 40 tonne loads. The units will be equipped with all-electric Bromma spreaders and Cargotec's auto-steering and container position verification system, Smartrail.

The latest generation E-One2 RTGs provide the industry's lowest lifetime costs, consume considerably less fuel compared to conventional diesel-hydraulic RTGs and minimise environmental impact.

BSC is owned by the Russian port operator Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP), who already operates with Kalmar forklift trucks, reachstackers and terminal tractors at the Port of Novorossiysk.
(Source:www.container-mag.com)