Kalmar secures a significant order from the Port of Virginia for Electric Straddle Carriers

Kalmar has secured a significant order for 10 Kalmar Electric Straddle Carriers from The Port of Virginia®, a deep-water port in the U.S. East Coast. The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2026 order intake, with delivery scheduled to be completed during Q3 of 2027.

The Port of Virginia operates semi-automated container terminals, including Virginia International Gateway (VIG) and Norfolk International Terminals (NIT). The Port of Virginia is deeply committed to sustainable operations and the development of an eco-efficient supply chain and aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2040.

The 10 Kalmar Electric Straddle Carriers will be delivered to NIT, which is the port’s largest terminal. When the delivery is complete, the terminal will have more than 90 semi-automated stacking cranes and 113 Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers and an annual terminal capacity of 3.6M TEUs following ongoing expansion.

The electric straddle carriers are fitted with the latest most technically advanced lithium-ion batteries designed especially for heavy equipment, they can operate for up to 600 minutes. Additionally, the machines will be equipped with the Kalmar Collision Warning System, which improves safety by alerting operators to potential collision risks using a combination of visual and audible alarms.

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