Kalmar and TLC Vostochny continue long-term collaboration with new Essential Reachstacker order for intermodal operations

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 15 FEBRUARY 2021 AT 10 AM (EET)


Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal to supply Terminal and Logistics Center Vostochny (TLC Vostochny) with a total of six Kalmar Essential Reachstackers for use at the rail intermodal terminal in Electrougly in Russia’s Moscow Oblast district. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2021 Q1 order intake, with delivery scheduled to take place in Q3 2021.

TLC Vostochny is being developed as part of the implementation of the General Scheme for the development of the Moscow railway junction. The construction of a highly efficient and competitive terminal and logistics center in the Moscow region and the formation of a modern transport and logistics infrastructure of international importance allows various types of cargo to be handled using combined modes of transport.

Based on Kalmar's proven G-generation platform, the Kalmar Essential Reachstacker features easily accessible service points to make maintenance quicker and easier, the ergonomically designed Essential cabin that makes driving more comfortable, and a range of standard features to increase the safety of customer operations.

The units delivered to TLC Vostochny will be fitted with the necessary hardware to enable connection to Kalmar Insight – a performance management tool that turns fleet data into actionable, impactful insights.

Oleg Shats, Country Director, Kalmar Russia: “We are pleased to continue our long-term collaboration with TLC Vostochny and are delighted that they have selected our cost-effective Essential reachstacker for their fleet. Our Essential reachstackers have proven extremely popular with intermodal customers across Russia because they provide flexibility, reliability and easy maintainability at a highly cost-competitive price point.”  


Further information for the press:

Oleg Shats, Country Director, Kalmar Russia, tel. +7 812 3375450, oleg.shats@kalmarglobal.com, 

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 2020 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com