Kalmar introduces automated truck handling for straddle carriers

Kalmar has introduced Automated Truck Handling (ATH) to its Kalmar AutoStrad offering to allow for a fully automated container flow between quay cranes and trucks.

ATH automates the placement of containers from automated straddle carriers onto trucks in the terminal’s truck interchange zones and aims to help to improve safety, predictability and cost efficiency of terminal operations.

A Truck Lane Measurement System (TLMS) is used to measure the truck’s profile, location and the container positions available while a camera imaging system is used for fine positioning when placing the container onto the truck.