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shuttle carriers

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Kalmar is a leader in creating energy-efficient, safe, and intelligent machinery and automation solutions for port operations. Their Technology and Competence Centre in Tampere, Finland, is dedicated to simulating port operations and testing new equipment.
Shuttle Carrier Features
Kalmar's shuttle carriers are modular and customizable, designed to enhance productivity by allowing cranes to place containers on the ground, thus eliminating the need for simultaneous crane and carrier presence. They offer three models tailored to different terminal needs, all featuring advanced drive technology, reduced fuel consumption, and enhanced safety features.
Hybrid and Electric Models
The hybrid shuttle carrier features a redesigned drive and steering system for diagonal movement and increased maneuverability, consuming up to 40% less fuel than traditional models and meeting stringent emission regulations. The electric shuttle carrier offers similar benefits with a diesel-electric configuration, ensuring high performance and low noise.
Automation and SmartPort Solutions
Kalmar's shuttle carriers are automation-ready, crucial for maintaining competitive future terminals. The SmartPort platform provides comprehensive automation solutions, enhancing productivity and safety while reducing manual errors. Features like SmartStack and SmartPath improve equipment utilization and efficiency.
Maintenance and Support
Kalmar offers flexible maintenance services through Kalmar Care, with four contract types to meet different needs. Their global network ensures local presence and support, with over 1,500 service professionals worldwide.
Kalmar AutoShuttle
The AutoShuttle is a fully automated solution for container terminals, enhancing productivity and safety by reducing the number of vehicles needed, leading to less congestion and shorter waiting times.
Conclusion
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, provides a wide range of cargo handling solutions, leading the industry in terminal automation and energy-efficient container handling.
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Catalog excerpts

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Kalmar Shuttle Carrier The fastest way between ship and stack

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Decoupling makes your every move count The Kalmar shuttle carrier improves terminal throughput by decoupling ship-to-shore and yard operations. It is the ideal horizontal transportation system for terminals designed around automated stacking cranes or rubber-tyred gantry cranes. Kalmar’s modular shuttle carriers are built on the decades of experience behind Kalmar straddle carriers, offering the same industry-leading features in control systems, engine technology, hoisting, hydraulics, brakes, cabin and spreaders. The shuttle carrier concept is based on buffer areas from which containers can...

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Lower fuel consumption, higher performance The world’s first real hybrid shuttle carrier offers cost savings and improves the sustainability of your operations. The new Kalmar hybrid shuttle carrier is a true leap forward in terminal yard equipment. A regenerative energy system converts electrical braking and spreader lowering energy into electric power that is stored by means of state-of-the-art battery technology. An automated start-stop system chooses the optimal balance between engine and battery power. This also extends engine and generator lifetimes as well as maintenance intervals. Less...

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Proven reliability In use worldwide since 2006, the Kalmar classic shuttle carrier continues to offer excellent value to port and terminal operators. Kalmar classic shuttle carriers are easily maintained. Only basic mechanical skills are needed, and all maintenance points are readily accessible. Like other Kalmar shuttle carriers, the classic model is designed for extended service intervals of up to 1,000 hours, keeping downtime to a minimum while maximising equipment utilisation. Power mover The all-new Kalmar electric shuttle carrier offers high performance, excellent fuel efficiency and low...

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Technical excellence, driven by your needs The new Kalmar hybrid and electric shuttle carriers offer a wide range of advanced features that boost productivity, shorten cycle times, improve safety and provide the best operator experience in the industry. Ergonomic cabin for productivity and safety Active stability control The newly redesigned cabin features a more spacious interior as well as a new window geometry that reduces night-time reflections and cabin noise. Automatic stability control ensures smooth and safe driving by continuously monitoring speed, turn radius and the spreader’s position,...

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Heavy-duty spreaders with superior features Bromma, a Cargotec company, is the industry’s most experienced spreader manufacturer, known worldwide for crane spreaders of exceptional reliability. Drawing on 30 years of Bromma’s continuous research and development, Kalmar offers spreaders with an unrivalled range of features such as positive physical longitudinal locking for T-beams and hard wiring for all spreader electric functions. Integration with the shuttle carrier’s safety system ensures secure and fast container handling. Single lift spreader Ready for automation Although the main issues...

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Kalmar, part of Cargotec, offers the widest 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 Ruskontie 55, PO Box 387 FI-33101 Tampere,...

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