OREANDA-NEWS. January 19, 2009. National Container Company (NCC) and Kalmar Industries (Kalmar) signed a contract for production and delivery of 9 new icon terminal tractors and 4 reachstackers for Ust-Luga Container Terminal.

In operational terms, icon outperforms other terminal tractors thanks to the productivity and ease of maintenance. The icon series of terminal tractors offers such innovative features as:

CAN-BUS (controller area network) control system which integrates all functions in a single system and makes tractor operations faster, safer and simpler. Its diagnostic capabilities also assist in service and maintenance planning, saving time, effort and cost;

The latest EU-stage engines;

Cost efficiency, elaborate design and long lifetime durability;

Superior operator comfort. The operator cabin has more working space and better visibility, as well as revolving operator’s seat.

According to the contract terms ULCT also will receive 2 reachstackers for the purpose handling laden containers (lifting capacity up to 45 tons) and 2 reachstackers for the purpose handling for empty containers (lifting capacity up to 10 tons).

The equipment will be delivered in May, 2009 according to the development program of ULCT’s first phase with throughput capacity up to 500,000 TEU. The terminal is due to be put into operation in the second half of 2009.