en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kalmar, a Finnish company, has recently secured an order from the Port of Tauranga in New Zealand to supply six hybrid straddle carriers and one fully electric unit. The deal is expected to be signed in the first quarter of 2026, with delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of the same year. This aims to strengthen the long-term partnership between the two parties and support the port's emission reduction goals.

The Port of Tauranga handles approximately 25 million tonnes of cargo annually, including about 1.2 million TEUs. To accommodate New Zealand's largest container ships, the port has expanded its infrastructure in recent years. The fleet upgrade is now directly linked to its emission control plan. The new equipment is expected to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The port is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with an interim target of reducing emissions by 5% per year relative to cargo volume.

Dan Neesborne, General Manager of Property and Infrastructure at the Port of Tauranga, stated: "Expanding the use of eco-efficient equipment is crucial to achieving our 2050 zero-carbon target and our goal of reducing emissions by 5% per year relative to cargo volume. This order also demonstrates our strong commitment as a socially responsible operator."

Kari Keskinen, Head of Kalmar in Oceania, noted that this order builds on a cooperation history of over 25 years and supports the further transition towards low-emission terminal operations. Kalmar is a Finland-based supplier of port, terminal, and heavy logistics solutions, providing equipment, automation systems, and related services within the global supply chain.

The Port of Tauranga is a major port company in New Zealand, responsible for managing port infrastructure and logistics operations. It operates the country's largest container terminal, serving as a critical hub for international cargo flows. This order will join the port's existing fleet of Kalmar equipment, which already includes seven hybrid straddle carriers in operation.

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