IFM opts for two Kalmar E-One2 RTGs and STS upgrades

With container traffic across the region increasing, IPM is set on enhancing and modernising its terminal operations in Altamira. According to the company, it prefers to operate with a fleet of Kalmar port equipment which currently includes two DRF reachstackers, two DCD empty container handlers and 10 terminal tractors. This latest order will bring IPM’s total number of Kalmar E-One RTGs to four. Additionally, IPM has previously agreed to buy two 33-tonne capacity Kalmar DCE forklifts which will be delivered this quarter.

Later this year IPM will take into operation a Kalmar STS crane with a 49 m outreach, 19 m backreach and 37 m hoisting height and Cargotec will also upgrade two IPM existing quay cranes to include newer, updated DC drives featuring better flexibility, adaptability and driver response. Other improvements include new festoon systems, operator cabs and seats, load cells, and PLC systems. The work will be completed in Q1, 2011.