Kalmar empty container handlers selected by Star Container Services for terminal expansion at Rotterdam Maasvlakte

• Kalmar has secured a contract to supply Star Container Services B.V. with 12 empty container handlers for use at the Rotterdam Maasvlakte terminal, including a six-year Complete Care service agreement.

• The order was recorded in Cargotec's Q4 2023 order intake, with delivery of the machines anticipated for Q2 2024.

• Star Container Services is expanding its operations at the Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, in anticipation of a significant increase in container volumes.

• The new Kalmar empty container handlers will be equipped with Stage V eco-efficient engines, a safety cage, and the Kalmar EGO cabin for enhanced ergonomics and visibility.

• Andre Van Tonder, Managing Director of Star Container Services, cites the reliability, fuel economy, and driver comfort of Kalmar's equipment as key factors for their selection, emphasizing the importance of low total cost of ownership.

• John Schut, Sales Manager at Kalmar Benelux, highlights the role of Kalmar's local service capabilities in reinforcing customer confidence for long-term machine maintenance and support.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a large agreement to supply global logistics service provider Star Container Services B.V. with 12 Kalmar empty container handlers. The units will be deployed at the Rotterdam Maasvlakte terminal. The order, which also includes a six-year Kalmar Complete Care service contract, was booked in Cargotec’s Q4 2023 order intake, with the machines scheduled for delivery in Q2 2024.

Star Container Services is investing in its cargo-handling fleet to support the significant expansion of its operations at Rotterdam Maasvlakte, where container volumes are expected to rise steeply in the coming years. The Maasvlakte, Rotterdam’s newest port, is home to the largest container cluster in Europe and has an open connection with the North Sea.

The empty container handlers delivered to Star Container Services will feature eco-efficient Stage V engines and a special safety cage. They will also be fitted with the Kalmar EGO cabin, which is designed with advanced ergonomics for extra comfort and improved visibility in all directions plus a new tilt cylinder design for greater driver stability and control.

Andre Van Tonder, Managing Director, Star Container Services: “The huge expansion project at Rotterdam Maasvlakte is a key step forward for us and we require reliable, fuel-efficient equipment to support this expansion. Kalmar empty container handlers are the ideal solution for this project as they offer excellent reliability, fuel economy and driver comfort with a low total cost of ownership.”

John Schut, Sales Manager, Kalmar Benelux: “We are proud that Star Container Services have once again placed their trust in Kalmar equipment to support this significant expansion of their Rotterdam operations. In addition to the benefits of our equipment offering, our local service capabilities have played a crucial role in securing the agreement as they give the customer confidence that their machines will receive the best possible long-term care.”