Kalmar to Supply 22 Hybrid and Automated Straddle Carriers to Patrick Terminals
Kalmar has received a major order from Patrick Terminals for 10 hybrid straddle carriers and 12 hybrid automated AutoStrad machines. Deliveries are scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027.
Kalmar has secured a significant order from Patrick Terminals, a leading container terminal operator in Australia. The order includes 10 Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers and 12 Kalmar AutoStrad machines equipped with hybrid technology.
The 10 hybrid straddle carriers will be deployed at Patrick Terminals' Melbourne facility, while the 12 hybrid AutoStrads will operate at its automated terminal in Sydney. The order was booked in the second quarter of 2026, with deliveries expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2027.
Patrick Terminals handles over 3.5 million TEUs annually and operates four advanced terminals across Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Fremantle. This acquisition supports the company's ongoing decarbonisation efforts.
"This order represents a further step in the 10-year strategic partnership between Kalmar and Patrick Terminals," said Michael Jovicic, CEO of Patrick Terminals. "The Kalmar AutoStrad plays an important role in our operations, and this order will further our strategy of delivering superior value to our customers."
Karri Keskinen, Head of Oceania at Kalmar, highlighted the technology's role in environmental goals. "By combining our industry-leading AutoStrad technology with advanced hybrid power units, we are delivering on our joint commitment to enhance operational excellence and drive meaningful decarbonisation across Patrick Terminals' network," Keskinen stated.