Victoria International Container Terminal in Australia Deploys Four Automated Hybrid Container Carriers
2026-06-11 11:05
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has recently completed operational integration at the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in the Port of Melbourne, deploying four Kalmar automated hybrid container carriers (ACCs).

Kalmar President and CEO Sami Niiranen, along with VICT management and operations staff, attended the handover ceremony.

This equipment is a key component of VICT's expansion plan, aiming to increase annual throughput capacity to over 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) while promoting more efficient and sustainable terminal operations.

VICT CEO Bruno Porchietto stated that the new container carriers enhance landside operational capabilities and support long-term sustainability goals. This investment reflects a commitment to expanding terminal capacity, improving efficiency, and adopting technologies that reduce environmental impact, and he expressed gratitude for the successful collaboration with Kalmar.

The ACC system is designed to boost productivity by minimizing handling time. VICT and Kalmar have collaborated on several customized improvements to optimize efficiency levels. These hybrid ACCs feature twin-lift capability with a maximum lifting capacity of 60 tons, equipped with lithium-ion battery systems that recover energy during operation, improving energy efficiency by 40% and reducing carbon emissions by up to 50 tons per unit per year.

VICT is the only fully automated container terminal in the Southern Hemisphere. The deployment of this new equipment marks further progress in enhancing productivity and meeting global trade demands.

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