Cargotec has agreed to work together with Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd (ST Kinetics) to finalize the development and then launch hydraulic hybrid feature as an option for Kalmar Terminal Tractors.

PSA Singapore Terminals initiated a project for a hybrid terminal tractor with ST Kinetics some two years ago. The first model has been introduced to public on 16 November. PSA Singapore Terminals is the world’s largest container transhipment hub and currently operates hundreds of Kalmar terminal tractors.

“ST Kinetics is today among the leaders in hybrid hydraulics technologies.  We are thrilled that the project to incorporate ST Kinetics’ hyPOWER Hybrid Hydraulic Drive into Cargotec’s Kalmar terminal tractor for trial with PSA Singapore Terminals was a success and demonstrated fuel savings that benefits both the operator and the environment”, said Sew Chee Jhuen, President ST Kinetics.

“Since the beginning of prototype integration for our Kalmar terminal tractor, we have been very excited to assist in this effort. The first Kalmar terminal tractor with a hybrid capability was delivered to Singapore for field testing in October and has performed well. The hybrid package recovers braking energy and releases it during acceleration thus reducing fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 15%”, said Mikko Vuojolainen, Vice President, Terminal Tractors, Cargotec.

“Container terminals are often surrounded by urban development. Therefore, having high concentration of big diesel engines offers great potential for meaningful reductions in emissions. PSA has always been a forerunner in demanding the latest low emission engine technology in their terminal tractors. It comes as no surprise that we are testing this new hybrid technology also in Singapore”, continued Vuojolainen.

Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd (ST Kinetics) delivers integrated land systems, specialty vehicles and their related equipment, as well as life-time support for defense, homeland security and commercial markets. The company is part of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), one of Asia’s leading companies in defense and specialty vehicles.

About Kalmar

Kalmar is a global provider of container and heavy duty materials handling equipment, automation applications and related services. It is the world's leading supplier of cargo handling equipment to ports, terminals and intermodal facilities.

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows by offering handling systems and the related services for the loading and unloading of goods. Cargotec’s brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGREGOR, are global market leaders in their fields and their solutions are used on land and at sea – wherever cargo is on the move. Extensive services close to customers ensure the continuous usability of equipment.

Cargotec is the technology leader in its field, its R&D focusing on innovative solutions that take environmental considerations into account. Cargotec’s sales total EUR 3.4 billion and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec’s class B shares are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.