Kalmar and Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals continue long-term collaboration with repeat order for hybrid straddle carriers

Core Insights - Kalmar has secured a repeat order from Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) for five hybrid straddle carriers, which will be delivered in Q3 2026, contributing to Kalmar's Q3 2025 order intake [1][3]. Company Overview - Kalmar is a leading provider of material handling equipment and services, operating globally in over 120 countries with approximately 5,200 employees. In 2024, Kalmar's sales reached around EUR 1.7 billion [5]. Collaboration Details - RST, Europe's largest dedicated shortsea shipping hub, employs about 350 people and focuses on container handling, storage, and additional services with an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability. Kalmar has been instrumental in RST's expansion to meet rising demand [2]. Fleet Renewal and Environmental Goals - The new hybrid straddle carriers are part of RST's fleet renewal program aimed at enhancing capacity and environmental performance. RST had previously ordered six identical machines in 2023 to align with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) objectives [3]. Performance Management Tool - The MyKalmar INSIGHT tool will be utilized across RST's fleet, enabling the transformation of equipment performance data into actionable insights, thereby improving operational efficiency and reliability [3][4]. Leadership Statements - RST's CEO, Arno Storm, emphasized that the new hybrid machines are a significant step towards improving environmental performance, reducing fuel consumption and emissions while maintaining service quality [4]. Kalmar's Director of Global Customers, Damien Cols, highlighted the importance of MyKalmar INSIGHT in enhancing operational efficiency based on real-world data [4].