The cranes have the capability of handling 7+1 wide with 1-over-6 high stacking and a maximum lift capacity of 41 T.

Kalmar will supply eight rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to Turkish port operator Evyapport.

The machines will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2014 and the second quarter of 2015. The order's value is confidential.

Sedat Topuz, support services manager of Evyapport, says: "Once again, we were very impressed in how Kalmar responded with a solution that met our needs precisely. The speed at which the cranes could be delivered was really excellent and helped us to plan our schedule of activities as the port expands."

Evyapport selected electric Kalmar E-One2 RTGs to facilitate expansion of its operations as it considerably improves handling efficiency and lowers operating costs. The cranes have the capability of handling 7+1 wide with 1-over-6 high stacking and a maximum lift capacity of 41 T. The units run on mains electric power, provided via a bus bar automatic arm.

The cranes also operate with SmartRail, Kalmar's electronic driver assistance system for enhancing RTG controls and operation. SmartRail helps operators use higher travelling speeds, minimising handling time per container.

Mika Virtanen, vice president for RTG and STS cranes at Kalmar, says as terminal operators gear up for higher container throughput, the requirement for equipment to deliver improved efficiency and cost reduction becomes increasingly important.

"More operators are now specifying Kalmar's electrically powered RTGs because they significantly reduce fuel costs, compared to diesel engines. The resulting zero emissions means they are a very environmentally friendly option," he says.

Evyapport is a gateway to global commerce for the Istanbul, Kocaeli and Adapazari region. It is Turkey's fifth largest terminal with a capacity of 800,000 TEUs, a total area of 265,000 sqm (2,852,436 sqft.) and 1,171 m (3,842 ft.) of berths. The terminal already operates several types of Kalmar equipment, including RTG and STS cranes, terminal tractors, forklifts, reach stackers and empty container handlers.