Kalmar announced the supply of 10 electric straddle carriers for the Port of Virginia. This deep-water port is located on the East Coast of the United States, and the order was placed in the third quarter of 2026, with delivery scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.
Sustainable Operations at the Port of Virginia
The Port of Virginia, managing semi-automated container terminals, including Virginia International Gateway (VIG) and Norfolk International Terminals (NIT), is strongly committed to sustainable operations and the development of a reliable eco-friendly supply chain. The goal of this port is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2040.
Order Details and Terminal Capacity
Kalmar's electric straddle carriers will be delivered to the NIT terminal, which is the largest terminal at the Port of Virginia. After the delivery is completed, this terminal will have over 90 semi-automated stacking cranes and 113 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers, with an annual operational capacity of 3.6 million TEU. This capacity, with continuous increases, reflects significant growth at the Port of Virginia in container operations.
The electric straddle carriers are designed with advanced lithium-ion batteries specifically made for heavy equipment and are capable of operating for up to 600 minutes. Additionally, these machines are equipped with the Kalmar Collision Warning System, which enhances operator safety through a combination of visual and audible alerts.
Comments from Executives
Patrick Jefferson, NIT Operations Manager, stated: "Integrating these Kalmar electric straddle carriers with the collision warning system into our operations is an important step towards creating safer and more sustainable operations."
Troy Thompson, Head of Sales for the Americas at Kalmar, also said: "We are very proud to continue our partnership with the Port of Virginia. Expanding their fleet to 113 Kalmar straddle carriers reflects the trust they have in our solutions. We are pleased that our fully electric units and the Kalmar collision warning system will help them maintain safe, sustainable, and profitable operations in the future."
