The order for 13 units has been booked into Cargotec’s 2016 fourth quarter order intake. The deliveries will begin in the second quarter of 2017 and they are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017.

Commenting on the order, Suresh Ananthanarayan, Kalmar’s Key Account Manager for DP World, said: “This is the first order of Kalmar’s new range of empty container handlers for the Middle East & Africa region. The new product matches the requirements for the region’s busiest and most demanding port and demonstrates Kalmar’s advancements in product offering.

Kalmar’s new range of empty container handlers was launched in November 2016. The DCG80-45ES8 machines sold have the capacity of eight tonnes and they can stack eight containers high. Every empty container handler in this range comes fitted with the latest EGO cabin as well as with Kalmar SmartFleet remote monitoring and reporting system that improves operational transparency and reduces downtime

The Port handled 2.6 million freight vehicles in 2016 with freight volumes increasing by 32% in just the last four years.

“As we continue to handle more UK trade, the Port welcomes the prime minister’s statement on the Government’s headline negotiating position for Brexit. Greater certainty of the broad parameters is a positive step forward,” commented Tim Waggott, Chief Executive of the Port of Dover.

He added: “Any changes brought forward to the country’s trading relationship need to be mindful of the UK’s absolute need to maintain the rapid transit of goods and passengers through Dover and our sister ports on the European mainland.

“The Port and the CBI remain clear that a barrier-free relationship with the EU – our largest, closest and most important trading partner – must be a critical outcome of the negotiations to ensure we make a success of Brexit.”

The Port of Dover handles up to £119bn of trade or 17% of the UK’s trade in goods.

Full imports for the year were up 6 percent to 1,391,590 TEUs and full exports increased 13 percent to 984,274 TEUs.
Domestic volumes saw a slight dip in 2016 as Alaska struggled with a decline in oil- and gas-related project activity due to low commodity prices. Domestic volumes decreased 1.5 percent for the year.
December’s full import volumes recorded their highest for the month over the last five years. Following a solid November for full international imports and exports, The Northwest Seaport Alliance delivered another strong month in December with 14 percent and 6 percent increases, respectively, compared with December 2015.
Other cargo:
Breakbulk cargo is down 23 percent for the year to 181,372 metric tons as the global downturn in agricultural, mining and construction equipment, and a strong U.S. dollar impact volumes.
Log exports declined 25 percent for the year to 176,928 metric tons due to decreased demand in China and competition from New Zealand.
Autos units fell 10 percent to 165,687 units for year because of production issues as well as supply chain shifts.

This 135 m long quay is equipped with 16 sets of ShibataFenderTeam double SPC 800 Fenders, all stringently tested to PIANC 2002 protocol. The corresponding steel panels measure 5,350 x 1,450 mm and were built in the SFT steel workshop in Germany.
The new terminal will be able to accommodate short sea vessels as well as inland vessels with a draught of 7 m. The quay is designed primarily for handling empty containers, but can also be used for full ones. It enables UWT to easily cope with the increasing modal shift from truck to inland shipping.