Kalmar’s Gloria reachstacker for fleet renewal at Bandeirantes Deicmar

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal to supply Brazilian integrated logistics operator Bandeirantes Deicmar Logística Integrada S.A. (Bandeirantes Deicmar) with five Kalmar Gloria reachstackers. The equipment is scheduled for delivery during Q3 2021.

Bandeirantes and Deicmar, two well established companies in the Port of Santos, joined forces in 2018 to consolidate their strengths and focus on offering their customers an extensive range of services.

Kalmar’s Gloria Reachstacker is built on the Kalmar G-Generation platform, which makes maintenance easier and provides a comfortable, ergonomic working environment for operators. It features a cabin with a panoramic view, intuitive interfaces, proactive monitoring and a comfortable seat designed for long shifts and demanding operations. The units supplied to Bandeirantes Deicmar will have a lifting capacity of 45t and be capable of stacking containers six high.

Washington Flores Junior, director-president of Bandeirantes Deicmar, said. “We made the decision to invest in Kalmar reachstackers because of their reputation for high build quality and excellent reliability. With their ability to stack cargo containers six high, these machines will help us to make better use of the valuable space at our terminals.”

Eduardo Prat, vice president of Latin America, Kalmar Mobile Solutions said, “We are delighted that Bandeirantes Deicmar has selected our industry-leading reachstacker solution to enhance their equipment fleet and pleased to have secured another customer in the growing Brazilian market. We hope that this order will be the first of many and are looking forward to developing a valuable long-term relationship with Bandeirantes Deicmar.”