Kalmar Around the World, issue 2/2010

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14 22 24 Morocco prepares for growth

The new DCF70 empty container handler

EcoService saves theenvironment and money

CUSTOMER MAGAZINE ISSUE 2 | 2010

Shuttle carriers maximise efficiency at Spanish mega-terminal

Contents04 Cargotec in everyday life

06 News

08 Around the world

Customers10 Cargotec’s first three ASC blocks go live at

Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg

10 A new era in terminal design with ASC modular planning

12 Kalmar shuttle carriers a success at major Spanish terminalTTI Algeciras praises the 20 Kalmar SHC240H

units for their speed, versatility and safety.

14 Connecting MoroccoLocated at the crossroads of major sea routes,

Morocco is prepared for growth.

18 A greener spirit for TT Line

Services20 Cargotec develops services for all

customer segments

21 Multi-tasking takes on new meaning

Innovation22 The popular F-generation is complete

The DCF70 empty container handler features

proven technology.

23 Introducing a streamlined reachstacker

23 Prepared for new engine requirements

24 Introducing EcoService

25 From problem to possibilityIlkka Herlin discusses the work to

save the Baltic Sea.

26 The voice of an industry

27 Steely good looks

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Kalmar around the world is Cargotec’s customer magazine with distribution of approx. 15.000 issues. Publisher: Cargotec Corporation, Sörnäisten rantatie 23, FI-00501 Helsinki, Finland Editor: Elizabeth Gibson. Contributors for this issue: Fredrick Heinonen, Ana Kolembus, Tatu Malmström, Roger Moggs, Reetta Salonen, and Helen Sanden Layout Viestintätoimisto Tulus Oy / Miltton Printed by Lönnberg, Finland. The opinions expressed by the authors or individuals interviewed do not necessarily represent the views of Cargotec.

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Developing the service business

even furtherby creating an operational model that is beneficial for

all of Cargotec’s customer segments.

Creating efficiency in cargo flows

Despite the market uncertainty of the last year, we at Cargotec have kept our focus on

helping customers improve the efficiency of their cargo flows. This objective is what guides

us, as a market leader, towards long term growth, but it also helps us find ways to overcome

challenges when the market is down.

We continue to develop customer driven solutions featuring better efficiency resulting for

example, in the new streamlined reachstacker, and the final addition to Cargotec’s proven

F-generation portfolio of counterbalance equipment – the new empty container handler

(pg. 22). To keep the equipment running as they should be and with even less fuel, we

launched Eco Service backed by the industry’s widest service network. (pg. 24).

Now more than ever, increasing productivity and lowering operating costs are top priorities

for our customers. We can help customers improve their processes, not just equipment.

Automation is a new way to increase efficiency, safety and sustainability in terminals.

Together with HHLA at the Port of Hamburg, Cargotec delivered into operation the first

three of eight automatic stacking crane blocks at Container Terminal Burchardkai (pg. 8).

Our future success continues to be based on a close cooperation with our customers.

This, combined with Cargotec’s local presence in the global cargo flow, will improve our

ability to anticipate evolving trends and tomorrow’s cargo handling needs and ultimately

help us to serve our customers better.

Unto Ahtola

Executive Vice President, Industrial & Terminal

Sales by reporting segment Q1 2010%

Sales by geographical area Q1 2010%

Industrial & terminal 57% (68%)

EMEA 42% (54%)Marine 43% (32%) APAC 40% (29%)

Americas 18% (17%)

Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on

land and at sea – wherever cargo is on the move.

Cargotec’s daughter brands, Hiab, Kalmar and

MacGregor are recognised leaders in cargo and load

handling solutions around the world. Cargotec’s

global network is positioned close to customers and

offers extensive services that ensure the continuous,

reliable and sustainable performance of equipment.

The company employs approximately 9,500 people.

www.cargotec.com

About Cargotec

Cargotec’s expertise in container and heavy load handling is represented in the global marketplace by the wide range of Kalmar solutions. This includes ship-to-shore cranes, yard cranes, shuttle and straddle carriers, reachstackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors, log stackers and automation. One in four container movements around the globe is handled by a Kalmar machine. www.kalmarind.com

Key figures in January–March 2010 Q1 2010 Q1 2009 Change % 2009

Orders received, MEUR 598 456 31 1,828

Order book, MEUR 2,239 2,772 -19 2,149

Sales, MEUR 555 675 -18 2,581

Operating profit excl. restructuring, MEUR 15.8 15.0 61.3

2.8 2.2 2.4

Operating profit, MEUR 13.5 6.2 0.3

Earnings per share, EUR 0.13 0.01 0.05

4 KALMAR AROUND THE WORLD

we keep cargo on the move™

Another busy day at the Caseificio Gennari traditional family cheesary in Parma, Italy.

Cargotec’s solutions can be found at every stage of the journey. We are proud of the vital role we play in moving goods, like for example parmesan cheese from a family-owned cheesary in Parma, Italy to a dinner table in Helsinki, Finland.

PHOTOS BY Kati Leinonen

Cargotec in everyday life

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A Hiab Moffett truck-mounted forklift loads the cheese.

A straddle carrier is ready to move the cheese in Helsinki.

A Kalmar ship-to-shore crane places the container onto the cargo vessel.

With the cheese loaded onto the truck, the journey begins.

MacGregor hatch covers take the weight, and once secured by MacGregor lashing equipment, the ship heads to sea.

The cheese is unloaded, with the help of a Zepro tail lift, and arrives at market where it’s ready to be sold.

The cheese has arrived at the Port of Livorno where it is handled by a Kalmar loaded container handler.

The cheese arrives at Helsinki Port, Finland.

A successful dinner party – thanks to Cargotec.

Wherever cargo is on the move you’ll

find Cargotec providing innovative and

sustainable handling solutions.

Across land and sea, Cargotec’s wide-

ranging equipment and services are present

at every stage of the transportation chain.

Many of the things you are surrounded by,

from consumer goods to raw materials,

have passed through the capable hands of

operators using solutions from Cargotec.

Our Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor brands

make us a trusted and knowledgeable

partner, and it’s this expertise that

maximizes the efficiency of cargo movement

at every type of logistical interchange.

Moving goods is essential for keeping our

societies up and running, and today we have

approximately 9,500 professionals working

closely with customers in over 120

countries, ensuring their local and global

transportation needs are effectively serviced.

In fact, one in four containers around the

globe is moved by Cargotec equipment!

We are also proud to have the widest

service network in the industry, delivering

valuable service solutions that help our

customers maximize their business

efficiency.

Cargotec is proud of the contribution

our business makes – at every stage of the

journey – in helping to meet the demands of

consumers around the globe.

NEWS


Dancing reachstackers

In Tampere, Finland, Cargotec’s

competence and technology centre

is working to strengthen the com-

petitiveness of the company’s prod-

ucts globally. The centre will develop

Cargotec’s automation and energy

efficiency technologies while also

increasing Cargotec’s expertise in

product development, prototype

production and product testing.

The new centre will allow engi-

neering teams to pool their resources

and find solutions faster by using

common, well-tested technologies.

Extending a helping hand towards the Haiti

relief efforts were Cargotec’s rough terrain

cargo handlers (RTCH), specially built for

handling containers on uneven terrain. The

U.S. military used the RTCH units (pictured)

to aid the transportation of disaster relief

supplies to Haiti in wake of the country’s

devastating earthquake.

At a ceremony last year for the arrival of

the 500th train to transport components

in containers from Europe to Volkswagen’s

automotive assembly plant in Kaluga, Russia,

three Kalmar DRF 450 reachstackers

carried out the unusual task of “dancing”

to Petr Chaikovsky’s world-famous ballet

“Swan Lake.”

Upon the arrival of the historic train,

the skilful operators of the Kalmar reach-

stackers – or “small swans” – synchronously

maneuvered three containers from the

train’s wagons and rhythmically transferred

Kalmar reachstackers “dancing” to Chaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”.

The 500th train to carry components for

Volkswagen’s automotive plant in Kaluga,

Russia arrived during a ceremony to

commemorate the event.

The competence centre tests the Kalmar Autoshuttle™.

Competence centre focuses on customers and competitiveness

Supporting Haiti relief efforts

them to their places.

All of those in attendance, including many

high level guests from Russia and Germany,

enjoyed the festivities.


In March, the 2,000th Kalmar DRF reach-

stacker was built at Cargotec’s production

facility in Lidhult. The keys of this milestone

machine were handed over to German

customer Kleinwort GmbH at a ceremony

in Lidhult.

The Kalmar DRF reachstacker has

enjoyed a positive market reception

since day one making the reachstacker

Polish site shows the way

2,000th Kalmar DRF reachstacker built in Sweden

Cargotec’s

Mikael Persson

(right) hands

Uwe Kleinwort,

owner of

Kleinwort GmbH,

the keys

to the 2,000th

DRF reachstacker

built in Sweden.

a big seller worldwide. It is known for its flex-

ible operation and overall cost-effectiveness,

and this milestone marks its ever-growing

popularity.

Over the years, Cargotec has delivered

more than 6,000 Kalmar reachstackers to

customers operating at port, railway, inland

and other transport terminals.

Cargotec’s new plant in Stargard, Poland, will

be the company’s benchmark for modern and

sustainable production technology, processes

and quality. With operations starting this

year, the new unit will support the production

of Cargotec’s Kalmar and Hiab cargo handling

solutions.

Alan Firmin Ltd ordered five Hiab truck-mounted

forklifts and one Kalmar terminal tractor.

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Alan Firmin Limited took advantage of

Cargotec’s expertise and the convenience of

one-stop-shopping when it bought multiple

brands of Cargotec equipment. The customer,

which specialises in distribution and haulage

services, purchased five Hiab truck-mounted

forklifts and one Kalmar terminal tractor for

its logistic operations in Kent, England.

Cargotec was able to accommodate

Alan Firmin Ltd’s request for a short delivery

time of three months and also administrate

training for operators of both types of equip-

ment. Appreciating convenience and peace-

of-mind in dealing with only one service pro-

vider, Alan Firmin also awarded Cargotec a

five-year maintenance contract for the new

equipment.

Stuart Joyce, Fleet Manager for Alan

Firmin Ltd, cites a good return on investment

from an operational point-of-view, in addi-

tion to the support package offered. He adds:

“Being able to purchase all the equipment

from one supplier makes the capital invest-

ment easier to manage. In addition to this, if

we have service issues we only have one call

to make.”

In 2009, Cargotec merged the sales net-

work representing its Hiab and Kalmar

equipment brands to offer customers more

selection with greater ease when choosing

cargo handling solutions.


Cargotec enhances the flow of cargo

AROUND THE WORLD

with global orders for it equipment and services...

For its brand new Peruvian terminal operations at the Port of Callao, DP World ordered two Kalmar DRF450 reachstackers and two Kalmar DCE80 empty container handlers. The reliable and productive equipment arrived in quarter one of 2010. DP World is a frequent customer of Cargotec’s counterbalance equipment and deploys Kalmar machines at its terminals worldwide.

The flexibility of a Kalmar reachstacker led Eberhard, a construction company, to order another custom-engineered DRF450 reachstacker for its unique waste treatment operations. Eberhard now uses two Kalmar reachstackers and one Kalmar forklift to remove thousands of tonnes of industrial waste near Kölliken, Switzerland. Its Kalmar reachstackers have been designed to tilt 20-foot containers lengthwise at a maximum angle of 55 degrees for superior handling and visibility in narrow spaces.

A Kalmar Edrive® straddle carrier.

A Kalmar DCE80 empty container handler.

A Kalmar reachstacker handles containers indoors.

Ports America improves productivity with Kalmar Edrive® straddle carriers

DP World Callao’s greenfield operations get a boost

Eberhard orders another Kalmar reachstacker

Cargotec received its first order from Ports America operating at Port Newark Container Terminal

four Kalmar ESC350W straddle carriers. The new Edrive® units will help PNCT handle increasing cargo volumes. The machines were delivered in the second quarter of 2010.

The new, all-electric 3-high units with lifting capacities of

50-tonnes help Ports America reduce its environmental impact while achieving maximum productivity. Each machine is equipped with variable speed generator

emissions. The new Kalmar equipment meets the customer’s need for greater speed and flexibility in its straddle carrier operation.

“Cargotec offers a complete range of innovative and environmentally friendly cargo handling equipment,” says David Adam, acting president of Port Newark Con-tainer Terminal. “That, combined with its commitment to parts availability and service, assured us that Cargotec can deliver on its promises.”


Kalmar Zero Emission RTG.

This year, Cargotec signed rental contracts with Baneservice Logistik AB and ISS TraffiCare AB. The two companies won tenders to operate Swedish rail terminals. They both opted for Cargotec rental agreements, covering reachstackers, terminal tractors and a forklift, offering the ultimate in machine availability and predictable cost structures.

Cargotec received an order from Yingkou Port Group Corporation for eight Kalmar DRF450 reachstackers and one DCE80 empty container handler. The new machines were delivered in the second quarter of 2010. They will help Yingkou Port Group keep up with the demands of northern China’s expanding port business.

Representatives from Evyap Port and Cargotec.

Yingkou Port Group chooses Kalmar port equipment

Flexible rental contracts for Swedish customers

for six Kalmar E-One2

featuring Zero Emission technology. The Vietnamese terminal operator opted for Cargtoec’s extremely green machines citing major economical and environmental advantages.

The 6+1 wide and 1-over-5 high units will be delivered to SNP’s Tan Cang-Cat Lai terminal located at the gateway of Ho Chi Minh City during the second quarter of 2011.

SNP currently operates with 26 Kalmar E-One RTGs at its container terminals near Ho Chi Minh City. The customer was confident that Cargotec could deliver Zero Emission

RTGs guaranteeing high performance, low operating costs and no local emissions.

“We are very satisfied with our existing fleet of Kalmar E-One RTGs, so we were pleased to know

that Cargotec could offer machines with the same reliability but an even lower

environmental impact. This, combined with the payback on energy costs, helped us make our decision,” said Vu Hoang Hai, Deputy Manager of SNP.

Saigon Newport’s “Kalmar E-One2 Zero Emission RTG”™ cranes will receive mains power through cable reel and regenerate energy when lowering the load, supplying the power back to the network so that the customer only pays for the actual energy consumed. An auxiliary generator on each RTG will be

used when changing stacks or as a back-up power source. Cargotec delivered the world’s first Zero Emission RTGs

to the Port of Oslo in 2002. The company can also retrofit existing Kalmar or other-branded RTGs with zero emission technology.

Saigon Newport opts for six “Kalmar E-One2 Zero Emission RTG”™ cranes

Turkey’s Evyap Port recently awarded Cargotec a contract to supply two Kalmar ship-to-shore cranes. The highly customised cranes featuring performance enhancing specifications will enable faster ship turnaround times as Evyap Port looks to expand its container terminal operations. The cranes will be the first Kalmar STS cranes operating in Turkey. They will be delivered in the second quarter of 2011.

The investment in Cargotec’s reliable and eco-friendly crane technology supports Evyap Port’s plan to increase its container volumes.

“Six years ago, we started operating our own seaside terminal as a means to ensuring a fast route to market for our group company’s soap products,” says Mehmet

Serteser of Evyap Port. “Now, we are looking to expand our terminal operations as more and more containerised goods flow in and out of Turkey.

“Based on our experience working with Kalmar equipment, we are confident that Cargotec will deliver on its promise of superior quality and reliable performance.”

The cranes for Evyap Port will be capable of handling post-panamax

vessels in twin-lift operation with outreaches of 52 metres, back reaches of 15 metres and hoisting heights of 39 metres. The units will feature optimised hoisting speeds that deliver accuracy and efficiency with very little energy consumption.

In addition to the contract for STS cranes, the customer has also order the following Kalmar equipment: one DRF450 reachstacker, two DCF80 empty container handlers and one DCE80 forklift. Evyap Port is very familiar with Cargotec’s equipment. Since 2008, the terminal operator has ordered a total of 10

with Smartrail®, an autosteering and container position verification technology system.

Evyap Port expands with ship-to-shore cranes


Cargotec’s first three ASC blocksgo live at Container TerminalBurchardkai in HamburgFurther strengthening its position as a pioneer in the field of yard crane automation, Cargotec recently handed over the first three of eight automatic stacking crane (ASC) blocks to Hamburger Hafen und Logistik’s (HHLA) Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) in Hamburg, Germany. The crane blocks are each equipped with three Kalmar ASCs and related technology.

WORKING TOGETHER

A new era in terminal design with ASC modular

Remote container handling.

to feed the stacks using several independ-

ent lanes at the interchange area. Safe vehicle

access is ensured by a high-tech virtual gate

with an integrated traffic light system.

Automated horizontal transportation in

the waterside interchange area by using the

unique Kalmar Autoshuttle™ concept can

further boost terminal productivity realising

decoupled vessel and yard operations.

Working together with HHLA’s Container

Terminal Burchardkai to execute the most

innovative and technically complex terminal

automation project in the world, Cargotec has

taken its valuable expertise and developed a

modular approach to ASC system planning.

The revolutionary concept will help custom-

ers realise the appropriate ASC system to

meet their operational needs.

Terminal automation is a highly cus-

tomised solution which requires detailed

planning. Customers considering the ASC

system for their new or existing terminal

must consider a variety of factors, like water-

side and landside horizontal transportation,

accommodation for reefer containers, and

extra safety systems for where manned and

unmanned operations meet.

The focus should be on the complete sys-

tem, not just the equipment. Cargotec has

developed a modular approach to terminal

automation to assist in the design of the total

system. The five modules are interconnected

which ultimately also affects the specification

of the ASCs.

Module 1: Container StackThe container stack layout can be configured

for up to three cranes. With the two-crane

concept, the landside crane normally handles

landside operations and the waterside crane

handles vessel operations. Both cranes can

take part in housekeeping. With the three-

crane concept, a larger third crane on sepa-

rate rails can pass over the two inner cranes

affording greater flexibility and allowing the

ASCs to work more independently – ensuring

good performance at peak times.

Cargotec’s own software is used to control

the automated block operations, which occur

in a secure, fenced-in area. The modular

Kalmar ASC system also includes Safe Access

Management for reefer persons and mainte-

nance personnel.

Module 2: Waterside Interchange AreaThe waterside interchange area includes a

container’s journey from/to the vessel or

ASC block. Manned straddle carriers, shuttle

carriers, or terminal tractors can be used

A safe area for mainte-

nance and repair work is

located at the end of each

set of rails.

Module 3: Landside Interchange Area

Cargotec is able to auto-

mate landside operations

to an optimised level

in each case. This level

depends on factors such

as, local safety regula-

tions, the interpreta-

tions of safety authorities,

and the modality of the

road truck trailers in use.

Typical solutions for land-

side operation are video-

aided remote control desk


Cargotec is the first crane supplier to provide the automation and control systems

in a project of this scope and technical complexity. Cargotec developed a crane block

simulator designed to better aid the integration of its intelligent applications with

CTB’s container handling equipment and terminal operating systems.

The ASC block design consist of two inner cranes operating on the same rails

and one outer crane working on its own rail which makes it possible to pass the

two inner cranes. The three-crane concept affords greater

flexibility and allows the ASCs to work more independently

ensuring good performance at peak times.

“By using intelligent crane selection when scheduling and

routing crane assignments, container moves are optimised

and maximum throughput is achieved,” comments

Jorma Tirkkonen, Senior Vice President of Port Cranes

at Cargotec.Jorma Tirkkonen.

planningfunctions or a truck driver’s local control

functions, aided in both cases by the Auto-

Approach and the Auto-Start functions to

minimise operator intervention time. When

using decoupled terminal chassis operation,

both the landing and picking up of contain-

ers can be fully automated. The fully auto-

mated shuttle lane concept is provided as in

waterside operations.

Module 4: Cranes The exact characteristics of a customer’s

ASCs depend on the terminal’s layout and

design criteria. Included in the state-of-the-

art design of the Kalmar ASC system are

the Anti-Collision and Fail-Safe functions.

These sophisticated technologies share

reliable position information between all

cranes in the block without the need for

extra sensors. They allow the automated cranes

to follow given routes using unlimited opera-

tional speeds. In all operating modes (auto/

remote/local), collisions are prevented by

activating a fast stop function.

Kalmar ASCs come equipped with all-elec-

tric Bromma spreaders mounted on separate

headblocks, enabling flexible container han-

dling with maintenance friendly solutions.

Module 5: Terminal The Terminal module includes the central-

ised systems of all ASC blocks, including the

redundant and scalable Automation Network,

Remote Control operations and the Kalmar

Terminal Logistics System (TLS) software. The

TLS software is fully integrated with the cus-

tomer’s terminal operating system (TOS) and

follows its commands. When TOS is not in use,

job orders can be sent manually. The Kalmar

ASC system uses intelligent crane selection,

scheduling and routing to ensure the fastest

execution of container moves thus maximizing

ASC block throughput and performance.

The ASC blocks are controlled and moni-

tored by Graphical User Interfaces and a com-

prehensive Fault Monitoring and Diagnostics

System, which conveniently provides an over-

view of all maintenance activities.

For more information: [email protected]


Kalmar shuttle carriers a success at major Spanish terminalNew Spanish mega-terminal, TTI Algeciras, has taken delivery of 20 Kalmar SHC240H shuttle carriers from Cargotec, hailing the equipment’s speed, versatility and safety.

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was a simple choice once the terminal’s

requirements were established.

He says: “We chose to purchase these

machines because they are the best available

for the horizontal movement of containers

required in our operations – offering a fast,

safe and versatile solution to our handling

needs. They have only recently been put in

to action and already the results are very

impressive.

“We selected Cargotec because they are a

world-renowned manufacturer of container

handling equipment with a first class reputa-

tion. They offered an excellent quality-to-

price ratio for the Kalmar shuttle carriers.

“Cargotec is a well-structured organisa-

tion with very professional and experienced

people and its presence worldwide ensures

a good service

for customers.

Indeed, we plan

to start taking

advantage of the

spare parts and

after sales service

and expect the

same excellent

results as we have

found with their

equipment.”

Port of Algeciras.

Jose Lema.

Owned by Hanjin Shipping, the terminal

is located in Algericas Bay on the Straits of

Gibraltar. It becomes the second mega-termi-

nal to recognise the benefits of these fast and

flexible shuttle carriers following their suc-

cessful introduction at the APM Terminal in

Virginia, USA.

The new TTI Algeciras terminal, with

more than 1,200 metres of quayside, serves

vessels carrying up to 10,000 TEU. Recently

opened, it is expected to handle more than 1.5

million TEU annually and will serve as a hub

for transshipment between Africa, Northern

Europe, the US east coast and South America.

The 20 Kalmar SHC240H shuttle carriers

have a single-lifting capacity of 40 tonnes and

can stack containers 2-high. They provide

quick and versatile transportation between

the ship-to-shore cranes and automatic

stacking cranes. The key productivity benefit

is the ability to leave and pick up containers

from the ground, eliminating waiting times.

Ship-to-shore cranes place containers from

the vessel on the ground, under the crane’s

back reach, from where the containers are

then collected by the shuttle carriers and

transported to the automatic stacking crane

buffer area. This combination of equipment

working together achieves high productivity

with lowest number of horizontal transporta-

tion vehicles.

According to Jose Lema, Equipment and

Maintenance Team Leader at TTI Algeciras,

the specification of Kalmar shuttle carriers

CUSTOMER REPORT


We chose to purchase these machines because they are the best available for the horizontal movement of containers required in our operations. – Jose Lema, TTI Algeciras

A Kalmar shuttle carrier works between waterside and yard cranes independently.

Connecting Morocco

CUSTOMER REPORT

The recent expansion and development of Morocco’s ports and hinterland aims to put it on the map as a major Mediterranean transshipment hub and the gateway to Northern Africa. As the region’s only country with free trade agreements with the United States and the European Union, Morocco is prepared to grow.

For a country rich in history, geographical

diversity and colour, culture, and cuisine, it’s

no wonder that some of the world’s biggest

terminal operators have followed the lead of

the tens of thousands of tourists who flock to

Morocco each year.

Morocco’s growing economy (GDP grew

by 5.1 per cent in 2009) and its geographical

location, with coastlines on both the Atlantic

Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, has in recent

years attracted large investments – both

domestically and from abroad.

At the Port of Casablanca, a mostly

import/export port serving a surrounding

population of approximately 4 million people,

many improvements are well underway.

A new partnership in Casablanca

Somaport – a subsidiary of the once state-

owned shipping company Comanav – was

purchased in 2006 by the French shipping

group CMA CGM as part of the government’s

effort to privatise its port operations. Soon

after the acquisition, plans were in place to

expand the terminal’s general cargo handling

capabilities to include a new container

terminal.

The new facility opened in June 2009 as

a dedicated terminal for CMA CGM vessels.

Somaport’s current annual capacity is 360,000

TEU operating with three ship-to-shore

cranes, 10 Kalmar E-One rubber-tyred gantry

cranes (RTG), and several terminal tractors.

Although there is a possibility to increase

the number of quay cranes by one or two,

expansion of the yard area is limited.

The terminal’s lack of space convinced

Somaport to choose RTGs as its container

handling yard equipment.

“RTGs allow us to optimise the terminal’s

capacity better because they can stack boxes

higher and more efficiently compared to strad-

dle carriers,” explains Mehdi Benchekroun,

Somaport’s General Director. “Whereas strads

can stack only three- or four-high and need

more room for manoeuvrability, RTGs can

handle more containers in the same amount

of space.”

Somaport’s 10 all-electric Kalmar E-One

RTGs are 7+1 wide and 1-over-5 high. The units

are outfitted with Bromma twinlift spreaders

and Cargotec’s autosteering and container

position verification system, Smartrail®.

Somaport also opted to equip its machines

with Cargotec’s Remote Machine Interface

(RMI), a tool for remote machine monitoring,

maintenance tasking and reporting.

The environmental benefits of Kalmar

E-One RTGs and their lifetime affordability

played a role in Somaport’s decision to buy

from Cargotec.

“The container terminal is so new that we

wanted to keep it clean by minimising the

potential for oil leakages. The E-One units

from Cargotec are all-electric which elimi-

nates the need for oil to lubricate hydraulically

powered units,” says Benchekroun.

He continues: “The lower lifetime cost of

Kalmar E-One RTGs was another huge fac-

tor in our decision-making. The E-One units

consume considerably less fuel compared to

conventional RTGs. These fuel savings gave

Cargotec an edge over the competition.”

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Somaport’s operational costs have also

been optimised with the help of Cargotec’s

Smartrail® technology. “We chose to equip

our RTGs with Smartrail to help us keep

track of our containers in the yard,” explains

Benchekroun. “The system also improves the

efficiency and safety of our operation by posi-

tioning the RTG in the correct spot to pick or

place a container, helping to reduce damage

to containers and the possibility for injuries.”

Somaport’s commitment to ensuring

efficient container handling was further

emphasised when it made an agreement with

Cargotec to perform full-maintenance on its

cranes for a two-year period. “Our container

terminal is a new operation with new mainte-

nance and repair departments. So in the first

years, we wanted to be sure we could secure

the productivity of our equipment.

activities in the region. Employing more than

60 people, most of whom are service techni-

cians, Cargotec is prepared to meet the needs

of its customers who are also investing in the

area.

In Tangier, home to Morocco’s northern

most port located at the crossroads of impor-

tant sea routes and the gateway between

Africa and Europe, global terminal operators

have already invested in the new container

terminals of greenfield facility Tanger Med

port. The Moroccan government has commit-

ted US$5.5 billion to develop Tanger Med and

other northern ports, in addition to its plans

to spend up to US$18 billion in infrastructure

improvements for the area.

EUROGATE relies on Cargotec

In mid-2008, EUROGATE Tanger S.A. com-

menced commercial operation at Tanger Med

port’s Container Terminal 2. A consortium

of EUROGATE/Contship Italia and the ship-

ping lines CMA CGM/Comanav and MSC are

the shareholders of EUROGATE Tanger S.A.

Marco Mignogna, EUROGATE Tanger’s

President of the Management Board, says

that “EUROGATE Tanger is a common user

terminal managed by EUROGATE/Contship

Italia and focused on transhipment opera-

tions – the terminal is located at an intersec-

tion of all North-South and East-West trades

and is therefore ideal to transfer containers

between the mainline services (relay) and

also for feedering.”

The Shareholder Shipping Lines are very

important commercial partners by ensuring a

solid traffic base for the terminal.

EUROGATE Tanger was awarded the

concession to operate container terminal

2 by Tanger Mediterranean Special Agency

(TMSA). The container terminal covers an

overall area of 40 ha and has a quay length of

about 800m with a water depth of up to -18m.

The Terminal is equipped with eight ship-

to-shore cranes, 21 Kalmar E-One RTGs and

36 Kalmar terminal tractors.

The annual throughput capacity is about

1,3 million TEU; in 2009, EUROGATE Tanger

handled about 0,5 million TEU.

The terminal operator chose RTGs and

terminal tractors for its yard equipment in

order to have the same terminal organization

“If our equipment is available and work-

ing, then we are making money. If it is not

available, then we are losing money. So

ensuring machine uptime is extremely

important,” says Benchekroun.

He adds that the good cooperation

between Somaport and Cargotec has also con-

tributed to his company’s success. “Although

this is the first time that our two companies

work together, I am very happy with

Cargotec’s professionalism and expertise.

And, of course, it is an advantage for Cargotec

to be locally operating here in Morocco.”

Cargotec commits to customers in Morocco

Cargotec decided to invest in its North

African sales and service network last year.

Somaport’s Mehdi Benchekroun.

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The company acquired

the port-related

business of Maghrepic

S.A., its dealer repre-

sentative for Morocco

located in Casablanca.

The move strength-

ens Cargotec’s aim to

grow sales and service


and design of its neighbouring container ter-

minal managed by APM Terminals, which

started operation already in 2007. Cargotec

supplied 54 Kalmar terminal tractors for

APM Terminal’s operations in Tangier.

EUROGATE Tanger’s decision to purchase

Kalmar’s E-One RTGs was based on its good

experience working with Cargotec. “We were

one of the first container terminals to operate

with Kalmar RTGs at our Italian container

terminals in La Spezia and Livorno,” says

Mignogna. “Our know-how and experience

working with Kalmar RTGs, in addition to the

equipment’s reliability, convinced us to con-

tinue our relationship with Cargotec.”

The terminal operator’s 7+ 1 wide and

1-over-5 high all-electric Kalmar RTGs

feature Bromma twinlift spreaders and

Smartrail®, Cargotec’s autosteering and con-

tainer position verification system. The intel-

ligent software aids operational efficiency

and helps minimise driver mistakes.

Mignogna explains: “There are two big

benefits in using Smartrail. From an opera-

tional point of view, the driver receives assist-

ance when operating the machine resulting

in higher productivity. Secondly, we have

integrated Smartrail within our terminal

operating system helping us to optimise the

management of containers in the stacks.”

The significant fuel savings of Kalmar

E-One RTGs – more than half compared to

the consumption of a conventional RTG –

also contributed to EUROGATE Tanger’s

decision. The extremely energy efficient

RTGs were the perfect solution to fulfil

the global terminal operator’s need for

high productivity combined with minimal

environmental impact.

EUROGATE Tanger’s Marco Mignogna and Cargotec’s Michel Geernaert.

Our know-how and experience working with Kalmar RTGs, in addition to the equipment’s reliability, convinced us to continue our relationship with Cargotec. – Marco Mignogna, EUROGATE Tanger

If our equipment is available and working, then we are making money. If it is not available, then we are losing money. So ensuring machine uptime is extremely important. – Mehdi Benchekroun, Somaport


A greener spirit for TT Line

TT Line Company Pty Ltd, operator of roll-on/roll-off passenger and freight vessels between mainland Australia and the island state of Tasmania, recently added three new state-of-the-art Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors to its fleet – taking the total number to 20. The addition will improve the company’s efficiency levels while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions as TT Line strives for a greener operational footprint.

Three brand new Kalmar TR618i terminal

tractors recently went into operation for

TT Line as part of the company’s greater

replacement program of older tractors.

“In order to keep pace with increasing

freight volumes that go across our vessels,

we needed these three powerful machines

to act as the main frontline roro trucks,” said

of our company by reduc ing greenhouse

gases. The ship has tight quarters so air

quality is very important to us.”

Reliable, unmatched operations

In 1993, TT Line began its long-standing

relationship with Cargotec’s Melbourne-

based terminal tractor dealer Daysworth

International when it ordered two termi-

nal tractors. The customer looked again to

Daysworth to assist with its trailer handling

needs when it ordered seven more machines

in 2002 with the launch of the Spirit of

Tasmania I and II vessels.

The arrival of the Spirit of Tasmania III

and the Sydney service, which is no longer in

operation, saw TT Line purchase an addi-

tional three Kalmar terminal tractors in 2004.

“Now in 2010 we are starting the next

phase of our operation with three more

units,” added Guarino, who said that their

unique fifth wheel configuration was the

secret to achieving superior efficiency levels.

He continued: “The unique functionality

of a Kalmar terminal tractor’s fifth wheel

involved in the Greenhouse Challenge, a

voluntary programme coordinated by the

Australian Greenhouse Office aiming to

reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of

organisations.

“The major concern for us was getting

machines that would be more environmen-

tally friendly and would meet the expectation

Patrick Guarino, TT Line’s

Chief Operating Officer.

“With more than 25 years

of experience using Kalmar

terminals tractors, I’m

confident that the new

units will deliver excellent

efficiency levels while mini-

mising the environmental

impact.”

TT Line is promoting

a greener footprint across

all sections of its busi-

ness – from office to vessel.

The company is actively

TA S M A N I A

AU S T R A L I A

the Bass S t ra i t

PORT MELBOURNE

DEVONPORT

CUSTOMER REPORT

Ro-ro in action.


State-of-the-art trailer handling

As a carrier that specialises in moving trailers

between Melboure, Australia and Devonport,

Tasmania, it’s important for TT Line to

remain at the forefront of technology. The

new Kalmar TR618i units, purchased from

Daysworth International, are the latest in

the icon range. Featuring a CAN BUS system

which integrates all functions into one sys-

tem, these are the only terminal tractors on

the market to have such an advanced function.

With all information and diagnostics read-

ily available on the drivers display, the opera-

tor can troubleshoot much faster. The TR618i

also features proportional lift boom controls

with an auto rev up feature, rotating seat for

full visibility, standard blocking on engage-

ment while tractor is moving, and fewer wire

harnesses, all helping to ensure that this low-

maintenance machine can go the distance.

Despite the sophisticated technology, it

was the green element of the units that really

attracted TT Line. Featuring the latest EU

stage 3A engines (TAD750VE Volvo or Sisu

Diesel 74CTA engine), the units offer greater

power and torque while reducing emissions.

And with its automatic transmission, featur-

ing eight forward and eight reverse gears,

these units deliver soft and smooth gear

changes, reliability, longevity and operator

comfort.

“The team is excited about the new trac-

tors – they’re the new ‘toy’ in the fleet,” added

Guarino. “They are clean and green, with less

noise, less fumes and more comfort.

“We have been through a thorough test-

ing programme with Daysworth where we

analysed the older terminal tractors to make

sure they are acceptable from an emissions

point of view and this year we will take steps

to reduce those emissions even further.”

About TT LineTT Line Company Pty Ltd manages and operates twin vessels Spirit of Tasmania I and II, crossing the Bass Strait more than 800 times per year. The vessels operate

passengers, passenger-vehicles and freight between the two cities. TT Line operates with 20 terminal tractors and vessels that can carry 1400 passengers and a combination of 500 passenger vehicles/85 road trailers.

gives us the flexibility we need to deal with all

the variations of trailers we have. It also gives

us greater adaptability to tightly stow the

trailers in the ship.

“We cannot afford to be narrow in our

approach. We have tailored these units to

give us the ultimate ability to lock and unlock

trailers without causing damage to the units

or the trailers and without having to add to

the machine in an expensive way.

“Our specifications of our Kalmar termi-

nal tractors offer the ideal balance between

practicality and efficiency – it’s a spec we have

spent many years perfecting. The operation

of connecting and disconnecting is very fast;

we have it down to a fine art.”

AUSTRALIA

TT Line’s new Kalmar TR618i machines.


of qualified service people,” said Stefan

Gleuel, Cargotec’s Executive Vice President

of Services. “Frontline engineers will enjoy

the increased responsibility and job diver-

sity provided by their new skills, along with

enhanced job satisfaction and greater security

of employment. We have started to cross-train

our service personnel, especially service engi-

neers, and the results have been very good and

positive.

“We already have established common

business development and lifecycle services,

and spare parts and logistics development is

under way. Cargotec’s regional spare parts

distribution centres offer availability, speed

and cost-efficiency in spares logistics which

will benefit all customer segments. The next

step is to harmonise centralised service where

this is beneficial.”

For example, there is an ongoing pro-

gramme mapping delivery times for more than

650,000 parts by air and sea freight via the

existing spare parts hub infrastructure. This

will provide vital data for the development

of ‘time zone distribution centres’, leading

ultimately to a single, unified spare parts

distribution system.

Gleuel and his team have access to records

of customers’ spare parts requirements and

regional demand, and this information is being

analysed and the results factored in when

determining the optimum location for spare

parts hubs and satellite distribution centres,

along with the necessary stocking levels.

An integrated approach helps Cargotec’s

service network when expanding into new

markets – now this can be done more effi-

ciently from the whole Cargotec’s perspective

when, for example, focusing on emerging

markets such as Latin America and Africa.

“To succeed, we must win business by being

better and more competitive than the opposi-

tion,” Mr Gleuel maintains. “In addition, it is

important to customise services to reflect local

cultures and practices, not only on a regional

level but also country by country, and some-

times even company by company.”

Newly appointed to develop Cargotec’s services globally for all customer segments, Stefan Gleuel is concentrating on creating an operation model to benefit customers’ operations; this will enable the transfer of best practices and identify the synergies of different service operations, while respecting the different business models that exist in Cargotec businesses.

Cargotec develops services for all customer segments

Cargotec is developing its service business

even further. The recent merger of Hiab and

Kalmar to form the Industrial & Terminal

business area has already demonstrated

customer benefits with the transfer of

best practices and the identification of

synergies that will produce a broader and

more competitive service offering.

“Customers will benefit from rapid

response times delivered by a bigger pool

INSIGHTS

“Customers will benefit from rapid response times delivered by a bigger pool of qualified service people.”

Stefan Gleuel.


Multi-tasking takes on new meaning

A DAY IN THE LIFE

A Hiab service engineer successfully completes the commissioning of four Kalmar machines making him capable of supporting multiple brands of Cargotec equipment. Such a result is now possible thanks to Cargotec’s decision to combine the company’s resources globally to enhance its customer service.

Name: Dushyant Puthran

Age: 28 yrs old

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job title: Service Engineer

Employed by Cargotec since: July 2009

more detailed training sessions with the

customer’s staff.

Dushyant considers the experience a great

personal achievement. He explained, “As a

new employee of Cargotec, this was my first

A service engineer rarely knows what will be

required of his skills from one day to the next.

Dushyant Puthran knows this all too well.

As a Service Engineer for Hiab equipment,

Dushyant received an urgent request to help

with the commissioning of two Kalmar reach-

stackers and two Kalmar empty container

handlers. Cargotec’s service engineers from

Sweden, who were scheduled to perform the

equipment hand-over, unexpectedly ran into

trouble obtaining visas for Saudi Arabia.

With the customer preparing to open a new

container terminal at the Port of Jeddah,

missing the deadline was not an option.

Dushyant had some experience working

with container handling equipment, and

prior to his assignment in Dubai he com-

pleted service training on Kalmar machines

as part of Cargotec’s recent initiative to

combine the sales and service organisations

supporting its Hiab and Kalmar equipment.

By utilising common resources, Cargotec

has enhanced its worldwide service network

while still being able to deliver on the same

quality promise.

“Of course, there are differences between

Hiab and Kalmar equipment, but for me

and my colleagues, we have the determina-

tion to learn how to support many types of

Cargotec’s solutions,” said Dushyant. “It’s a

great opportunity to expand our knowledge

and provide better service to our customers.”

The customer at the Port of Jeddah,

Saudi Arabia’s busiest container port,

certainly appreciated Dushyant’s flexibility

and willingness to help out. Within a week,

all four machines were ready to be handed-

over. Additionally, Dushyant trained the local

operators and technicians on basic safety,

operation and maintenance procedures.

Later on, his colleagues from Dubai fulfilled

“It’s a great opportunity to expand our knowledge and provide better service to our customers.”

Kalmar machines ready to go!

opportunity to prove what I was capable of.

The support and encouragement of my man-

ager, Mr Ganesan Natarajan, made me believe

that completing the task would be possible.

And I’m happy to say that he was right!”


The popular

F-generation is complete

Cargotec has launched the DCF70-40E

machine as the demand for efficient empty

container handling solutions gains strength.

Customers at ports, inland terminals and dis-

tribution centres around the world must con-

tinuously deal with an ever-shifting inventory

handling requires cost-effective solutions

that can handle a great deal of wear and

tear,” says Mikael Persson, Vice President

of Reachstackers and Empty Container

Handlers. “With the completion of the

F-generation product portfolio, we have

of empty containers.

Some terminals are

increasingly over-

crowded with empty

containers, placing a

great strain on their

profitability.

“Empty container

model, is powered by a 129 kW engine com-

pliant with emission requirements as well as

sound and vibration standards. With a lifting

capacity of 7 tonnes, the new empty container

handler will be offered in two different models

capable of stacking containers 4- or 5-high.

The DCF70 features a chassis made of high

strength steel – a characteristic of the proven

F-generation design. This makes the chassis

light but extremely resistant to turning forces.

The low weight also minimises tyre wear and

fuel consumption.

Cargotec’s F-generation counterbalance

equipment is based on an advanced technical

INNOVATION

With the completion of the F-generation product portfolio, we have launched a productive empty container handler featuring proven technology and components. – Mikael Persson

The new DCF70-40E empty container handler is the latest and final machine to be added to Cargotec’s wide and successful range of Kalmar ‘F’-generation counterbalance equipment. It features a cleaner engine with better fuel efficiency, new hydraulic and electrical systems, improved maintenance intervals, a more ergonomic cabin, and a state-of-the-art diagnostic system.

launched a produc-

tive empty container

handler featuring

proven technology and

components.”

The new Kalmar

DCF70, which replaces

the previous DCD


Introducing a streamlined reachstacker

The DRF420-450L model has been optimized

for use at inland terminals such as distribution

centres, satellite terminals, and intermodal or

transmodal facilities.

Mikael Persson, Vice President of

Reachstackers and Empty Container Handlers,

says that as containerisation continues, new cus-

tomers and markets are interested in operating

with container handling equipment.

“Market surveys told us that the operational

requirements of customers at inland terminals

often differ from those working at seaports,”

says Persson. “As a result, we developed a

streamlined reachstacker specially adapted

for these types of customers.

“With new Kalmar DRF-L reachstacker we

aim to meet this growing need for cost-effective,

productive and flexible container handling solu-

tions. The new model has an excellent level of

total cost of ownership. It has low operating costs

especially regarding energy consumption and

maintenance costs.”

The machine was launched in the beginning of

2010 and the response from the market has been

positive. Since production began, approximately

ten DRF-L units have been delivered, mostly to

southern Europe and Africa.

Prepared for new engine requirementsBy 2011, all off-road equipment powered by engines

over 129 kW must comply with the engine regulations

of Stage IIIB in Europe and Tier 4i in the US.

“We have carefully planned ahead in order to be

able to offer solutions for the range of products that

will be affected,” says Dan Pettersson, Vice President of

Lift trucks and Reachstackers.

Development work is ongoing to find solutions which

meet the legal obligations for counterbalance equip-

ment without sacrificing the level of productivity, safety

and quality Cargotec customers have come to expect.

The change will not affect the capacity but significantly

reduce emissions.

The new Kalmar DRF-L is the latest addition to Cargotec’s range of market leading reachstackers offering flexible container handling with increased customer value. Its performance and functions have been specially developed for the day-to-day reality of terminals that form part of the continental distribution chain.

platform, which includes a

distributed, redundant system

for controlling electrics

and hydraulics. Not only

does the proven design of the

F-generation signify excellent

dimensional and operational

characteristics, but also inno-

vative technology combined

with unmatched reliability and

low operating costs.

The new DCF70 is also

suitable for use in regions that

require Step III regulations on

machines powered by engines

under 130kW. This effectively

means that Cargotec now offers

a complete range of empty con-

tainer handlers able to meet

the demands of a broader

spectrum of customers.


Introducing EcoService

With operating costs and environmental concerns now an increasingly critical factor in the efficient management of equipment, Cargotec has introduced ‘EcoService’, a new concept in service provision.

Cargotec has introduced a cost savings calculator that

helps customers estimate their expected financial savings.

Visit: www.cargotec.com/cta

Sustainable services that reduce cost and improve efficiencyIn recent years, the need for businesses to

significantly reduce their operating costs,

while finding new ways of introducing

sustainable reductions to their carbon foot-

print, has gained importance.

A good example is with APM Terminals

who, in 2009, aggressively pursued a strategy

of fuel economy and introduced greener prac-

tices in its terminal operations. This resulted

in an 8 per cent reduction of CO2

emissions

per TEU, compared to the previous year.

The global terminal operator’s early success

convinced them to set the bar even higher

with a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by

10 per cent per TEU in 2010.

Cargotec understands why APM Terminal

and many of its other customers are eager to

operate more sustainably without sacrificing

productivity. As a result, Cargotec recently

launched EcoService where customers can

achieve major cost savings in the areas of

equipment servicing and fuel consumption,

while improving productivity through driver

training.

It’s a fact that the operators’ driving style

can be a major factor in increased fuel usage,

equipment damage and emissions. How long

a machine component lasts, before needing

replacement, can often be a direct result of the

operator’s ability.

Cargotec’s Training Academy now teaches

‘EcoDriving’ to customers’ own operators and

aims to extend the lifecycle of equipment by

minimising equipment damage, reducing fuel

consumption and lowering greenhouse emis-

sions. The course, which is completed in just

a few days, can be tailored to meet individual

needs and benefits all types of heavy-duty

materials handling operations, from major

ports and terminals through to specialist

industrial applications.

Jason Smith, Director of Product and

Concept Development for Services at

Cargotec, comments that customers can

benefit greatly from the EcoService concept.

“We have taken our eco-innovation process to

focus on developing industry-leading service

solutions and this now includes flexible main-

tenance programmes, fast spare parts supply,

service exchange components and driver

training. Companies that embrace these

new concepts can expect to make significant

reductions in fuel consumption, increase their

equipment’s lifespan and encourage operating

efficiency – ultimately to save money and

reduce environmental impact,” he says.

How EcoService can save you money:

maximise fuel usage

and fully guaranteed to save money

GREEN TECH

25

From problem to possibility

Since 1993, Ilkka Herlin has worked actively

for the improvement of the state of what

has come to be recognised as the most pol-

luted sea in the world. With Anna Kotsalo-

Mustonen and Saara Kankaanrinta, he

started the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG)

in 2007. The group aims to bring together

actors – organisational and governmental

– as well as facilitate and speed up efforts

to save the Baltic Sea.

The sea also has little water. For example, if

the Mediterranean were to have a similarly

low water-to-people ratio, there would be

14 billion people living in the region. And

finally, the waters also change very little; once

refuse and toxins build up in the Baltic Sea,

they stay there. All these matters are charac-

teristic to the Baltic Sea and make saving it

challenging – as well as very important.

How is BSAG working to

improve these matters?

A group such as the BSAG can speed up

projects by creating awareness and facilitat-

ing the collaboration of the varied network of

actors. We also aim to find the most efficient

solutions and bring actors closer to each other.

We believe that the best way for the BSAG

to help is to combine complementary areas of

Cargotec has been involved in a joint venture to save the Baltic Sea since 2007. At The Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki on 10 February 2010, Cargotec made a commitment to promote understanding about the need to prevent climate change, which as has an effect on the health of the Baltic Sea.

Ilkka Herlin is the Chairman of Cargotec’s Board of Directors.

expertise, and help where we can.

Our advisory board consists of

political figures such as Finland’s

president Tarja Halonen, business

representatives such as Shell Chairman

Jorma Ollila, as well as scientists such as

economist Bengt Holmström. Our members

are organizations of all sizes and individuals of

different backgrounds. Drawing on these differ-

ences we are able to find innovative solutions

for facilitating work for the Baltic Sea.

What’s next for the group?

The problems we face here in the Baltic Sea

region are, unfortunately, not unique in the

world. This is why our operating model of

facilitation and coordination is raising global

interest. We believe that our operating model

of facilitating and speeding up environmental

efforts can be of great use anywhere.

What can we as individuals do?

Individuals are warmly welcome to take part

in the group’s work by donating their time and

talent as well as money. But most importantly,

all of us as individuals need to remember the

importance of leading our daily lives responsi-

bly. We need to believe that our choices make a

difference.

Back in 1993, when I

started out, the state

of the sea was already

quite difficult, but there

was little awareness

or public discussion

about it. This fight, to

encourage and facilitate immediate actions on

behalf of the Baltic Sea, felt close to my heart

already then. In 2007, the time was right to

build a more consistent network around these

actions and take them to an international

level. Saving the Baltic Sea demands immedi-

ate actions and in today’s world, commercial,

non-profit and governmental organisations

can strive together to fulfil such a common

purpose.

What, in your opinion, are the central

challenges facing the sea?

85 million people live in the Baltic Sea region,

and the amount of countries and actors

around the sea is quite staggering. The area has

been industrialised for a long time, and there

is also extensive agriculture in the region.

How and why did

you first become

involved in this work?

Q&A

Baltic Sea Action Group co-founder Ilkka Herlin discusses his involvement in the work to save the world’s most polluted sea.

PHOTO BY Janne Gröning

www.bsag.fi

The voice of an industryToday’s business climate drives ports and terminals to seek ways to reduce costs and increase productivity while still meeting demands concerning security, safety and the environment. Port and terminal operators rely on the equipment sector to provide cost-effective and sustainable innovations and technologies. Ottonel Popseco, President of Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA), believes the organisation plays an important role as the public voice for the port equipment and technology sector.

PEMA is an association for all companies

that operate in manufacturing, designing or

supplying port equipment or otherwise are

involved in the port equipment market

regionally or globally.

“PEMA aims to reflect our industry’s role in

enabling safe, secure, sustainable and produc-

tive ports and thereby supporting world mari-

time trade,” says Popesco.

According to Mr Popesco, PEMA’s role is

to promote and support the global role of the

equipment and technology industry by raising

awareness among media, customers and other

stakeholders,

forging relations

with other port

industry associa-

tions and bodies,

and contributing

to best practice

initiatives.

Equipment

sector meets

demands

In addition to the unprecedented growth of

profitable businesses. Using scarce coastal

land resources efficiently, coping with larger

volumes and vessels, meeting the demands

of new security legislation and ensuring safe

working conditions for personnel as some

examples. Reducing the environmental

impact of port and terminal operations is also

sustainable port operations rely on the equip-

ment sector to push through advances in tech-

nology, not least to allow for greater automa-

tion of cargo handling processes.”

Growing rapidly and

seeking partners

Port Equipment Manufacturers Association

was initially founded in late 2004 by senior

executives from a group of leading interna-

tional manufacturers in the container

handling industry.

“Our port customers are already well-

organised with strong international asso-

ciations, through which they can develop

standards and guidelines, share best prac-

tices and above all promote the value of their

business to the wider world. We equipment

PORT OF HAMBURG, GERMANY. PHOTO BY Inga Nielsen / Dreamstime.com

Ottonel Popseco

PERSPECTIVES

PEMA aims to reflect our industry’s role in enabling safe, secure, sustainable and productive ports and thereby supporting world maritime trade. – Ottonel Popseco


strictly demanded,” adds Popesco.

The port equipment industry plays a

critical role in meeting these challenges.

the world’s ports and

terminals in the last

decade, a number of

new demands are pre-

senting challenges.

“Port and terminal

operators must address

major demands if they

are to continue running

“Suppliers of port

equipment and technol-

ogy develop innovative

solutions that enable

our customers

to meet interna-

tional and regional

demands and reduce

costs. Competitive and

Crane 19 at the Port of Helsingborg, Sweden recently earned the

title of this year’s best-looking crane by Svensk Hamntidning maga-

zine. The Kalmar ship-to-shore crane, delivered in November 2007,

was praised for its “stately beauty, well-balanced shape, clean lines

and harmonious play of colour.” Cargotec was pleased to learn that its

solutions are sometimes noted for their form, not only function.

ONE MORE MOVE

manufacturers haven’t had such organised

cooperation which would communicate the

value of our industry and give us the possibil-

ity to share best practices and speak out for

our common concerns,” says Popesco.

Now the association is pursuing signifi-

cant development of its global activities and

profile. PEMA’s membership has been growing

rapidly in the past years, resulting in a total

of 31 members today. This growth underlines

the need within the global port equipment and

technology sectors to have their own forum.

PEMA has recently forged an alliance with

TT Club, the leading global insurer of ports

and terminals.

“By this alliance we aim to promote and

foster best practice in port equipment safety

and loss prevention, with particular focus on

the role of equipment design and technology

in reducing risk.”

PEMA is also working with ICHCA, the

International Cargo Handling Cooperative

Association, to provide port equipment

sector input to various safety guidelines and

initiatives.

“We are also pursuing efforts to build for-

mal and informal relations with key port and

terminal industry trade bodies and associa-

tions,” says Popesco. “The growth of PEMA

delightfully indicates a willingness to improve

operational framework across the industry.

PEMA’s role in the future will be even more

important.”

Cargotec is a founding member of PEMA and served as the organisation’s President from 2004–2007.

Documents

Kalmar Around the World, issue 2/2010