The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2016 third quarter order intake. Deliveries are planned to take place between December 2016 and December 2017.

The new Kalmar Gloria reachstackers will replace existing equipment and support C.RO Ports SA’s and CLdN roro SA’s growth plans over the next five years, driven by the need to efficiently handle increasingly larger vessels. The machines join a fleet that already contains 19 Kalmar reachstackers.

Of the 34 Kalmar DRG450 Gloria reachstackers delivered, 19 will be equipped with Kalmar’s K-Motion drive train technology and SmartFleet remote monitoring solution. Kalmar K-Motion increases efficiency and productivity of the terminal by improving reachstacker uptime, ergonomics and safety, while also reducing both fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% compared to the existing equipment. Kalmar SmartFleet improves operational transparency to the terminal management and reduces downtime through remote equipment monitoring and reporting.

Bart Van der Cruysse, General Manager at Kalmar Belgium commented: “We are pleased to support our customer’s growth plans with our Gloria reachstackers. Kalmar K-Motion technology will drive further efficiencies in their operations resulting in substantial fuel savings and increased productivity. With Kalmar SmartFleet reporting statistics based on key performance indicators our customer will have a clear and accurate picture of what’s really going on in their terminal.”

C.RO Ports SA handles trailers, containers, vehicles and general cargo at its terminals, which provide a ro-ro connection between the UK ports of Killingholme and Purfleet and the continental European ports of Zeebrugge, Belgium and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In addition, CLdN roro SA offers connection from the Continent to the British Isles, Scandinavia and Iberia including ports of Dublin in Ireland, Esbjerg in Denmark, Göteborg in Sweden and Leixoes in Portugal.

ZAL Ports is located adjacent to BEST, Southern Europe’s most advanced deep-sea port, and offers the possibility of setting up logistic centres with easy access to an extensive network of roads and highways that connect to the main Spanish cities and Europe, to three freight railway stations, and situated just 6 kilometres from the cargo centre at Barcelona El Prat International Airport. This combination makes the area an essential logistic node for South and Central Europe.

Guillermo Belcastro, CEO of BEST, said, “This cooperation agreement is a game-changer and will allow logistic operators to find the most cost effective, efficient and reliable supply chains. We believe that the combination of BEST and ZAL will bring real value to the market and enhance Barcelona’s position as the main gateway to Southern Europe for Far East traffic.”

Alfonso Martinez, CEO of ZAL Port, said, “This cooperation will allow the logistics market to grow, bringing the port new clients with new freight, giving them a complete solution for their logistics chain, creating value through exclusive and unique logistics offerings.:

Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST) is the first semi-automated terminal of HPH and the most technologically advanced port development project in Spain. It is capable of serving multiple megavessels simultaneously and has an eight-track railway facility, the biggest on-dock railway terminal of any port in the Mediterranean, connecting it to traffic coming from, and destined for, Southern Europe.

ZAL Port is the most important logistics platform in the Mediterranean. Through promoting the integration of transport and distribution activities, it aims to attract maritime traffic with value-added

The project will be delivered by Seymour Whyte Constructions on behalf of PBPL.The planned upgrades will include the duplication of Port Drive, the construction of a four-lane overpass over the Port Drive and Kite Street intersection, upgrades to the Tanker Street/Osprey Drive road network, the duplication of Lucinda Drive Bridge on Fisherman Islands, construction of a separate shared pathway terminating at the truckstop as well as improved and safer access to the Whyte Island boat ramp. Construction is anticipated to complete mid-2018, weather and site conditions permitting.
Port Drive Upgrade
PBPL is delivering a $110 million upgrade to Port Drive and the local road network, delivering safer and more efficient port roads. This upgrade, which is being brought forward well ahead of capacity demand, will help ensure the Port of Brisbane continues to meet the needs of industry and customers as trade grows.
Seymour Whyte Constructions Pty Ltd has been selected as the successful Design Development and Construction contractor and will work with PBPL to deliver the project.
The planned upgrades will include the duplication of Port Drive, the construction of a four-lane overpass over the Port Drive and Kite Street intersection, upgrades to the Tanker Street/Osprey Drive road network as well as the duplication of Lucinda Drive Bridge on Fisherman Islands.
The project will also deliver significant benefits for the port and local community who use port roads, including:
Safer and more direct access to the Whyte Island boat ramp
A separated shared path from the existing Port of Brisbane Motorway cycle path through to Port Gate
Improved access to the Moreton Island ferry terminal.
Early works has begun with construction commencing from mid- September and to be completed in May 2018.
Seymour Whyte and PBPL will keep stakeholders and the local community updated as the project progresses.

Project Scope
Port Drive will be widened to accommodate two lanes each way, including a separation barrier for the full length of the road as an additional safety enhancement.
The construction of a four-lane overpass over the Port Drive and Kite Street intersection, while Kite Street itself will be upgraded to accommodate two lanes in Port Gate.
The Kite Street and Osprey Drive intersection will be upgraded and improvements will be made to the Tanker Street intersection, including a connection to Osprey Drive to facilitate traffic exiting Tanker Street.
The design will include a separated path from Pritchard Street to Port Gate (the Caltex service station), which can be used by cyclists.
During construction, traffic management plans will be in place to ensure the safety of road users and minimise potential disruption.
A Construction Environment Management Plan will also be in place during construction as part of the project.