Kalmar, part of Cargotec Group, will supply 9 terminal tractors to facilitate Ro-Ro operations at two Italian terminals of Onorato Armatori Group. The delivery is scheduled for Q2 2018.
Milan-based Onorato Armatori S.p.A. is a leading European shipping operator providing passenger and freight maritime transportation by Moby, Tirrenia-CIN and Toremar shipping lines. The group employs around 4,750 people and has operations in Italy, France and Malta.
Kalmar’s new heavy-duty TR618i terminal tractors will be employed to load and unload wheeled cargo from Ro-Ro vessels. Seven of the machines will operate at the company’s Livorno Terminal Marittimo (LTM) and two at the CPS terminal in Catania. Kalmar’s local team of skilled service engineers already supports Onorato Armatori with equipment maintenance services at both locations.
Matteo Savelli, Livorno Terminal Marittimo CEO: “Kalmar was the natural choice for us when renewing our terminal tractor fleet because of the excellent working relationship we have built up over many years of partnership. We already operate machines at our terminals, and we have been extremely satisfied with the service support provided by their skilled local team.”
Marco Tosi, Market Area Director, Kalmar Italy: “Ro-Ro operations place extremely high demands on equipment, and our industry-leading terminal tractors have a proven track record of reliable performance at terminals around the world. Our relationship with Onorato Armatori has gone from strength to strength, and we are delighted that they have chosen Kalmar to support them with the renewal of their terminal tractor fleet.”
Kalmar’s pioneering TR618i terminal tractors are designed specifically to meet the tough demands of Ro-Ro operations, where fast and efficient ship turnarounds are critical to maintaining profitability. They boast outstanding durability, visibility and operator comfort to ensure excellent performance when moving heavy loads in harsh port conditions. Furthermore, state-of-the-art engine technology helps to minimise atmospheric emissions, while the machines also include a number of safety-related features developed in close collaboration with customers.
