Kalmar terminal tractors chosen by Maldives Ports Limited to enhance efficiency, safety and fleet availability

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 17 AUGUST 2022 AT 10 AM (EEST)

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) with three Kalmar T2i terminal tractors. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2022 Q2 order intake, with delivery scheduled for early Q1 2023.

MPL was incorporated in 2008 to ensure the efficient management and operation of government-owned ports and port facilities in the Maldives. The organisation manages and operates Malé Commercial Harbour – the main port in the Maldives located in the northwest of the capital Malé Island – and three regional ports. MPL’s current fleet includes five Kalmar TL2 and three Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors.

The T2i terminal tractors come with extended warranties on both the machine and its frame is 2 years or 6,000 hours and 7 years or 10,000 hours, respectively.

Ahmed Inaan, Chief Technical Officer, MPL: “Kalmar has proven to be an invaluable partner in providing MPL with reliable terminal equipment and vehicles. Their after-sales customer services are unrivalled due to their responsiveness and rapid assistance in relation to any queries we raise. Additionally, Kalmar continues to provide our vehicle and equipment operators with comprehensive training programmes, which ensure safe and cost-efficient operation of our terminal resources.”

Calvin Chong, Senior Sales Engineer, Kalmar: ”We are proud to continue our partnership with MPL and delighted that they have again chosen our proven terminal tractor platform to enhance their equipment fleet. Our terminal tractors are known for their high uptime, their ability to operate in even the harshest conditions, and the excellent visibility they offer for drivers, which helps to increase safety in demanding container-handling operations.” 

Further information for the press:

YewBoon Teo, Vice President, South & South East Asia, Kalmar, tel. +65 65973668, yewboon.teo@kalmarglobal.com

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

Kalmar offers a wide 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 2021 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com