PRODUCT NEWS
Eco-friendly forklift A new low-cost range of diesel and LPG-powered counterbalance forklift trucks feature Euro Stage V compliant engines to minimise emissions. Doosan's NX Plus Series diesel and LPG models are available across a range of capacities from 2t to 3.5t. The NX models incorporate design features that reduce noise, vibration, and heat and dust inflow.
Managing dust A terminal at one of Brazil's busiest ports is successfully managing dust emissions from its grain conveyor system with an innovative transfer chute design. To prevent impacting the local community and adjacent docks with dust from loading and unloading agricultural commodities, the conveyors at the T-Grão Cargo terminal in the Port of Santos were upgraded by Martin Engineering Brazil.
Electric power An electric power pack will allow the sideloader industry less charging interruptions because it only needs to be charged once a week. The Hammar electric power pack (ePP) lasts around 20 consecutive lifts with a 35 tonnes weight and it can be charged by the truck while driving and by plug-in (230V).
SUSTAINABLE TERMINAL TRACTOR PARTNERSHIP Two big names are joining forces to address growing demand for environmentally sustainable terminal tractor solutions in port, terminal and distribution centre markets. Hyster-Yale Group and Capacity Trucks have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop electric and hydrogenpowered terminal tractors with automation-ready capabilities. “Partnering with Capacity enables us to leverage our investment in electrification and automation solutions to better serve our customers as a more comprehensive resource,” said David Leblanc, Vice President, Strategy, Planning and Business Development, Hyster-Yale Group. COMBINED EXPERTISE The collaboration leverages each company's product expertise in the global material handling solutions market, bringing together Capacity's robust terminal truck platform and Hyster-Yale Group's vast experience in lift truck electric
Cargotec's Kalmar will supply a US terminal operator with six hybrid rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) for fuel efficiency and minimal emissions. The approximately US$13m Kalmar Hybrid RTG order will help Total Terminals International, LLC (TTI) reduce the environmental impact of its operations. The Kalmar Hybrid RTG features a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery combined with a smaller diesel power unit. The RTG consumes up
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8 The colloration will leverage Capacity's robust terminal truck platform
powertrain technology and hydrogen fuel cell technology. “We are working closely with our customers to achieve their zero-emissions goals and responding to their needs with the most robust electric and hydrogen fuel cell solutions through this strategic partnership with HysterYale,” said Ryan Rockafellow, Vice President and General Manager, Capacity Trucks. The agreement includes exclusive manufacturing and supply provisions, with units branded separately as either
Capacity or Hyster - one of HysterYale Group's industry-leading forklift truck brands with an established presence in port, rail terminal and distribution centre environments. Initial prototypes are targeted to be available in 2021 for market testing. In addition to codeveloping products, the partnership is also designed to capitalise on the companies' combined sales, distribution and service capabilities through their existing dealer networks and corporate sales teams.
HYBRID RTGS CUT EMISSIONS to 60% less fuel than a conventionally powered RTG. It is also quieter and easier to maintain. Troy Thompson, vice president, sales, Kalmar Americas, said: “This deal represents an important step forward for Kalmar at the largest container port in the US, with the first battery-powered Kalmar Hybrid RTGs to be delivered to the West Coast region. “Our true-hybrid solution will
enable a significant reduction in emissions for TTI because the batteries supply 100% of the power needed by the crane, while the diesel is only used for charging the batteries when needed.” Delivery of the RTGs, which TTI funded with a clean air grant, is scheduled for Q4 2021. The RTGs will be equipped with a range of Kalmar SmartPort process automation solutions to help optimise and ensure the efficiency of operations.
Ports can now get hold of a brand new tool to monitor their own emissions data allowing them to take better charge of their environmental impact. The Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP) has been developed by RightShip in partnership with The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association (AUSMEPA) following the win of a AUS$250,000 Google Impact grant in 2016.
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Emissions portal
8 The Kalmar Hybrid RTG features a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery combined with a smaller diesel power unit
NOKIA COLLABORATION Kalmar and Nokia have announced a new collaboration that will see Nokia 4G and 5G private wireless available for use with straddle carriers, automated stacking carriers and rubber-tyred gantry cranes. This will enable ports and terminal operators to increase container handling efficiency and enhance on-site safety levels. Other near-term technical collaboration will focus on 5G research projects in Finland.
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