Kalmar Around the World, issue 2/2010

CUSTOMER MAGAZINE

ISSUE 2 | 2010

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Morocco prepares for growth

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The new DCF70 empty container handler

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EcoService saves the environment and money

Contents 04 Cargotec in everyday life 06 News 08 Around the world

Customers 10 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 terminal

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TTI Algeciras praises the 20 Kalmar SHC240H units for their speed, versatility and safety.

Developing the service business even further

14 Connecting Morocco Located at the crossroads of major sea routes, Morocco is prepared for growth.

18 A greener spirit for TT Line

Services 20 Cargotec develops services for all customer segments 21 Multi-tasking takes on new meaning

Innovation 22 The popular F-generation is complete

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by creating an operational model that is beneficial for all of Cargotec’s customer segments.

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 possibility Ilkka 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.

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 ows. This objective is what guides us, as a market leader, towards long term growth, but it also helps us ďŹ nd 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 ďŹ nal 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 ďŹ rst 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 ow, 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

About Cargotec Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo ows 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.

Key figures in January–March 2010 Orders received, MEUR Order book, MEUR

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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

we keep cargo on the move™

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

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Cargotec in everyday life 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 familyowned cheesary in Parma, Italy to a dinner table in Helsinki, Finland.

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A Hiab Moffett truck-mounted forklift loads the cheese.

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

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

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

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

The cheese arrives at Helsinki Port, Finland.

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

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

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 wideranging 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.

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NEWS

Dancing reachstackers 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 reachstackers – or “small swans” – synchronously maneuvered three containers from the train’s wagons and rhythmically transferred

them to their places.

All of those in attendance, including many high level guests from Russia and Germany, enjoyed the festivities.

The 500th train to carry components for Volkswagen’s automotive plant in Kaluga, Russia arrived during a ceremony to commemorate the event.

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

Supporting Haiti relief efforts

Competence centre focuses on customers and competitiveness

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.

In Tampere, Finland, Cargotec’s competence and technology centre is working to strengthen the competitiveness of the company’s products 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 engineering teams to pool their resources and find solutions faster by using common, well-tested technologies.

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The competence centre tests the Kalmar Autoshuttle™.

2,000th Kalmar DRF reachstacker built in Sweden

One-stop shopping

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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 equipment. Appreciating convenience and peaceof-mind in dealing with only one service provider, Alan Firmin also awarded Cargotec a five-year maintenance contract for the new equipment.

Mikael Persson (right) hands Uwe Kleinwort, owner of Kleinwort GmbH, the keys to the 2,000th DRF reachstacker

a big seller worldwide. It is known for its flexible 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.

Polish site shows the way

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In March, the 2,000th Kalmar DRF reachstacker 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

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built in Sweden.

Alan Firmin Ltd ordered five Hiab truck-mounted forklifts and one Kalmar terminal tractor.

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.

Stuart Joyce, Fleet Manager for Alan Firmin Ltd, cites a good return on investment from an operational point-of-view, in addition to the support package offered. He adds: “Being able to purchase all the equipment from one supplier makes the capital investment 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 network representing its Hiab and Kalmar equipment brands to offer customers more selection with greater ease when choosing cargo handling solutions.

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AROUND THE WORLD

Cargotec enhances the flow of cargo with global orders for it equipment and services...

Ports America improves productivity with Kalmar Edrive® straddle carriers Cargotec received its first order from Ports America operating at Port Newark Container Terminal 1/$5 GPS four Kalmar ESC350W straddle carriers.

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

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 74( TZTUFNT GPS GVSUIFS GVFM TBWJOHT BOE SFEVDFE 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 Container Terminal. “That, combined with its commitment to parts availability and service, assured us that Cargotec can deliver on its promises.”

DP World Callao’s greenfield operations get a boost 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.

A Kalmar DCE80 empty container handler.

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Eberhard orders another Kalmar reachstacker The flexibility of a Kalmar reachstacker led Eberhard, a construction company, to order another customengineered DRF450 reachstacker for its unique waste treatment A Kalmar reachstacker handles containers indoors. 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.

Flexible rental contracts for Swedish customers

Yingkou Port Group chooses Kalmar port equipment

Saigon Newport opts for six “Kalmar E-One2 Zero Emission RTGâ€?™ cranes

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.

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for six Kalmar E-One2 SVCCFS UZSFE HBOUSZ 35( DSBOFT 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,â€? said Vu Hoang Hai, Deputy Manager of SNP. Saigon Newport’s “Kalmar E-One2 Zero Emission RTGâ€?™ 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 Kalmar Zero auxiliary generator Emission RTG. 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.

Evyap Port expands with ship-to-shore cranes Turkey’s Evyap Port recently awarded Cargotec a “Six years ago, we started operating our own seaside contract to supply two Kalmar ship-to-shore cranes. terminal as a means to ensuring a fast route to market The highly customised cranes featuring performance for our group company’s soap products,� says Mehmet enhancing specifications will enable Serteser of Evyap Port. “Now, we are faster ship turnaround times as Evyap looking to expand our terminal operations Port looks to expand its container as more and more containerised goods terminal operations. The cranes will be flow in and out of Turkey. the first Kalmar STS cranes operating “Based on our experience working in Turkey. They will be delivered in the with Kalmar equipment, we are second quarter of 2011. confident that Cargotec will deliver on its The investment in Cargotec’s promise of superior quality and reliable reliable and eco-friendly crane performance.� technology supports Evyap Port’s plan Representatives from The cranes for Evyap Port will be to increase its container volumes.

Evyap Port and Cargotec. 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 ,BMNBS SVCCFS UZSFE HBOUSZ 35( DSBOFT FRVJQQFE with SmartrailŽ, an autosteering and container position verification technology system.

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WORKING TOGETHER

Cargotec’s first three ASC blocks go live at Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg Further 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.

A new era in terminal 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 customers realise the appropriate ASC system to meet their operational needs.

Terminal automation is a highly customised solution which requires detailed planning. Customers considering the ASC system for their new or existing terminal must consider a variety of factors, like waterside 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 system, not just the equipment. Cargotec has developed a modular approach to terminal

design with ASC modular

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 Stack The 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 threecrane concept, a larger third crane on separate 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 maintenance personnel.

Module 2: Waterside Interchange Area

Remote container handling.

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The 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

to feed the stacks using several independent 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.

A safe area for maintenance and repair work is located at the end of each set of rails.

Module 3: Landside Interchange Area Cargotec is able to automate landside operations to an optimised level in each case. This level depends on factors such as, local safety regulations, the interpretations of safety authorities, and the modality of the road truck trailers in use.

Typical solutions for landside operation are videoaided 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 Jorma Tirkkonen. at Cargotec.

planning functions or a truck driver’s local control functions, aided in both cases by the AutoApproach and the Auto-Start functions to minimise operator intervention time. When using decoupled terminal chassis operation, both the landing and picking up of containers can be fully automated. The fully automated 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-theart 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 operational speeds. In all operating modes (auto/ remote/local), collisions are prevented by activating a fast stop function.

Kalmar ASCs come equipped with all-electric Bromma spreaders mounted on separate headblocks, enabling flexible container handling with maintenance friendly solutions.

Module 5: Terminal The Terminal module includes the centralised 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 customer’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 monitored by Graphical User Interfaces and a comprehensive Fault Monitoring and Diagnostics System, which conveniently provides an overview of all maintenance activities.

For more information: marko.hopeaharju@cargotec.com

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CUSTOMER REPORT

Kalmar shuttle carriers a success at major Spanish terminal

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Jose Lema.

Port of Algeciras.

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 reputation. They offered an excellent quality-toprice ratio for the Kalmar shuttle carriers.

“Cargotec is a well-structured organisation 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.”

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Owned by Hanjin Shipping, the terminal is located in Algericas Bay on the Straits of Gibraltar. It becomes the second mega-terminal to recognise the benefits of these fast and flexible shuttle carriers following their successful 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 transportation vehicles.

According to Jose Lema, Equipment and Maintenance Team Leader at TTI Algeciras, the specification of Kalmar shuttle carriers

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

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.

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Connecting Morocco

MOROCCO

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.

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A new partnership in Casablanca Somaport – a subsidiary of the once stateowned 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 straddle 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 eliminates 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 factor 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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“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,” says Benchekroun.

He adds that the good cooperation between Somaport and Cargotec has also contributed 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.

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The move strengthens Cargotec’s aim to grow sales and service (TMSA). The container terminal covers an activities in the region. Employing more than overall area of 40 ha and has a quay length of 60 people, most of whom are service techniabout 800m with a water depth of up to -18m. cians, Cargotec is prepared to meet the needs The Terminal is equipped with eight shipof its customers who are also investing in the to-shore cranes, 21 Kalmar E-One RTGs and area.

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In Tangier, home to Morocco’s northern The annual throughput capacity is about most port located at the crossroads of impor1,3 million TEU; in 2009, EUROGATE Tanger tant sea routes and the gateway between handled about 0,5 million TEU. Africa and Europe, global terminal operators The terminal operator chose RTGs and have already invested in the new container terminal tractors for its yard equipment in terminals of greenfield facility Tanger Med port. The Moroccan government has commit- order to have the same terminal organization 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.

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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 positioning 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 maintenance and repair departments. So in the first years, we wanted to be sure we could secure the productivity of our equipment.

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In mid-2008, EUROGATE Tanger S.A. commenced commercial operation at Tanger Med port’s Container Terminal 2. A consortium of EUROGATE/Contship Italia and the shipping 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 operations – the terminal is located at an intersection 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.

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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

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

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

and design of its neighbouring container terminal 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 continue 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 container position verification system. The intelligent software aids operational efficiency and helps minimise driver mistakes.

Mignogna explains: “There are two big benefits in using Smartrail. From an operational point of view, the driver receives assistance 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.

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CUSTOMER REPORT

AUSTRALIA

PORT MELBOURNE

the Bass Strait

DEVONPORT TA S M A N I A

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 Patrick Guarino, TT Line’s Chief Operating Officer.

“With more than 25 years Ro-ro in action. of experience using Kalmar terminals tractors, I’m confident that the new units will deliver excellent efficiency levels while minimising the environmental impact.”

TT Line is promoting a greener footprint across all sections of its business – from office to vessel.

The company is actively

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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 environmentally friendly and would meet the expectation

of our company by reducing 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 Melbournebased terminal tractor dealer Daysworth International when it ordered two terminal 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 additional 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

AUSTRALIA

TT Line’s new Kalmar TR618i machines.

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 terminal 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.”

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 system, these are the only terminal tractors on the market to have such an advanced function.

With all information and diagnostics readily available on the drivers display, the operator can troubleshoot much faster. The TR618i also features proportional lift boom controls

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with an auto rev up feature, rotating seat for full visibility, standard blocking on engagement while tractor is moving, and fewer wire harnesses, all helping to ensure that this lowmaintenance 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, featuring 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 tractors – 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 testing 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.”

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INSIGHTS

Cargotec develops

services for all customer segments

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 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

Stefan Gleuel.

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

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of qualified service people,” said Stefan Gleuel, Cargotec’s Executive Vice President of Services. “Frontline engineers will enjoy the increased responsibility and job diversity 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 engineers, 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 programme 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 efficiently 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 opposition,” 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 sometimes even company by company.”

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Multi-tasking takes on new meaning 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.

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 reachstackers 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 completed 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 determination 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 handedover. 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.”

Name: Dushyant Puthran Kalmar machines ready to go!

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

opportunity to prove what I was capable of.

The support and encouragement of my manager, Mr Ganesan Natarajan, made me believe that completing the task would be possible.

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

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INNOVATION

The popular

F-generation

is complete

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. handling requires cost-effective solutions Cargotec has launched the DCF70-40E that can handle a great deal of wear and machine as the demand for efficient empty tear,” says Mikael Persson, Vice President container handling solutions gains strength. of Reachstackers and Empty Container Customers at ports, inland terminals and distribution centres around the world must con- Handlers. “With the completion of the tinuously deal with an ever-shifting inventory F-generation product portfolio, we have of empty containers. launched a producSome terminals are tive empty container With the completion of the increasingly overF-generation product portfolio, handler featuring crowded with empty we have launched a productive proven technology and containers, placing a components.” empty container handler featuring proven technology great strain on their The new Kalmar and components. – Mikael Persson profitability.

DCF70, which replaces “Empty container the previous DCD

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model, is powered by a 129 kW engine compliant 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

Introducing a streamlined reachstacker 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 innovative 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 container handlers able to meet the demands of a broader spectrum of customers.

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 customers 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 solutions. 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 requirements By 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 equipment 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.

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GREEN TECH

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.

Introducing EcoService Sustainable services that reduce cost and improve efficiency In recent years, the need for businesses to significantly reduce their operating costs, while finding new ways of introducing sustainable reductions to their carbon footprint, has gained importance.

A good example is with APM Terminals who, in 2009, aggressively pursued a strategy of fuel economy and introduced greener practices 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 emissions. 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 maintenance 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.

Cargotec has introduced a cost savings calculator that helps customers estimate their expected financial savings.

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Q&A

From problem to

possibility

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

Since 1993, Ilkka Herlin has worked actively for the improvement of the state of what has come to be recognised as the most polluted sea in the world. With Anna KotsaloMustonen 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.

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 differences we are able to find innovative solutions for facilitating work for the Baltic Sea.

How and why did you first become involved in this work?

Back in 1993, when I started out, the state of the sea was already quite difficult, but there was little awareness Ilkka Herlin is the Chairman of Cargotec’s or public discussion Board of Directors. 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 immediate 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.

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 characteristic to the Baltic Sea and make saving it challenging – as well as very important.

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.

How is BSAG working to improve these matters?

What can we as individuals do?

A group such as the BSAG can speed up projects by creating awareness and facilitating 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

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 responsibly. We need to believe that our choices make a difference.

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. PHOTO BY

Janne Gröning

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PERSPECTIVES

The voice of an industry Today’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 costeffective 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 productive ports and thereby supporting world maritime 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 associations and bodies, and contributing to best practice initiatives.

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 Equipment impact of port and terminal operations is also sector meets demands strictly demanded,” adds Popesco.

Ottonel Popseco The port equipment industry plays a critical role in meeting these challenges.

In addition to the unprecedented growth of “Suppliers of port the world’s ports and equipment and technolterminals in the last PEMA aims to reflect our ogy develop innovative decade, a number of industry’s role in enabling solutions that enable new demands are presafe, secure, sustainable our customers senting challenges. and productive ports and to meet interna“Port and terminal thereby supporting world tional and regional operators must address maritime trade.

– Ottonel Popseco demands and reduce major demands if they costs. Competitive and are to continue running

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PORT OF HAMBURG, GERMANY. PHOTO BY

Inga Nielsen / Dreamstime.com

sustainable port operations rely on the equipment sector to push through advances in technology, not least to allow for greater automation 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 international manufacturers in the container handling industry.

“Our port customers are already wellorganised with strong international associations, through which they can develop standards and guidelines, share best practices and above all promote the value of their business to the wider world. We equipment

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manufacturers haven’t had such organised cooperation which would communicate the value of our industry and give us the possibility to share best practices and speak out for our common concerns,” says Popesco.

Now the association is pursuing significant 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 formal and informal relations with key port and terminal industry trade bodies and associations,” 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.

Crane 19 at the Port of Helsingborg, Sweden recently earned the title of this year’s best-looking crane by Svensk Hamntidning magazine. 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.

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