Eco Reachstackers to help Maritime Transport increase capacity and reduce environmental impact

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a deal to supply two Kalmar Eco reachstackers that will help Maritime Transport Ltd (Maritime) cut fuel costs and carbon emissions while addressing growing demand at its rail terminal in Wakefield, England. The order, which represents the first collaboration between Kalmar and Maritime, was booked in Cargotec’s 2020 Q3 intake, with delivery scheduled to begin in Q4 2020.

Maritime is a market-leading UK-based intermodal logistics company with a network of 33 container and transport sites across the UK. After reaching an agreement with DB Cargo UK on 1 April 2019, Maritime launched its rail subdivision, Maritime Intermodal, which saw the company acquire four dedicated rail services out of Felixstowe and Southampton. As part of the deal, Maritime also took full responsibility for DB’s railfreight terminals in Wakefield and Trafford Park.

The new Kalmar Eco Reachstackers use a much smaller engine than the reachstacker solutions with large, high-horsepower engines that are traditionally seen in rail intermodal applications. This means they can reduce fuel consumption and therefore NOx emissions by up to 25% without compromising on productivity. They also offer an improved overall driving experience with smoother acceleration and less cabin noise.

Paul Heyhoe, fleet director at Maritime said “The Kalmar team have provided professional support from the very beginning and clearly demonstrated the positive impact that the Eco reachstacker will have on our fuel consumption and therefore carbon emissions and costs. We look forward to utilising both machines at Wakefield, where they will bring a number of advantages for our valued customers and their supply chains including faster turnaround times and greater operational reliability.”

Dave Patterson, vice president of South & West Europe at Kalmar said, “We are delighted that Maritime Transport Ltd have selected the Kalmar Eco reachstacker for their Wakefield Europort terminal and we are looking forward to building a productive partnership with the company moving forward. The Eco reachstacker, which has now sold in excess of 250 units, is a prime example of our commitment to developing solutions that help customers to minimise their environmental impact while continuously improving their productivity and lowering the total cost of ownership .”