Kalmar to supply electric reachstackers to Port of Helsingborg

Kalmar has been selected by the Port of Helsingborg to supply electric reachstackers under a six-year framework agreement.

According to Kalmar, the deal could see up to nine machines deployed at the Swedish container port.

Located on Sweden’s Øresund coast, the Port of Helsingborg is the country’s second-largest container port and serves as a key hub for maritime, road and rail transport.

The agreement forms part of the port’s wider strategy to reduce emissions from terminal operations through the electrification of cargo-handling equipment.

The port already operates a Kalmar electric reachstacker, delivered in early 2024.

Christina Argelius, Chief Technical Officer, Port of Helsingborg, said: “This framework agreement represents an important step in our transition towards lower-emission terminal operations. Through this agreement, we can continue to replace diesel-powered machines in a structured and long-term way, aligned with our overall investment plan and energy strategy.

“Electrification also brings new requirements in infrastructure, charging and daily operations, and having a partner with strong technical expertise is essential as we scale up.”

Eric Wass, Sales Representative, Kalmar Sweden, stated: “As fuel costs rise and the pressure to increase efficiency and reduce emissions increases, electrification offers a stable and secure path forward for terminals.”