Kalmar and Forth Ports advance decarbonisation

Kalmar has received a repeat order from Forth Ports Group for three Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers, further strengthening the partners’ ongoing collaboration to reduce emissions and enhance sustainable port operations. The order, booked in Kalmar’s Q4 2025 intake, will see the new machines delivered to Forth Ports Grangemouth during Q2 2026.

Forth Ports Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port, handles around nine million tonnes of cargo annually, including food and drink, machinery, fuel, steel products, timber, paper, and equipment for the oil and gas sector.

The new hybrid straddle carriers will join six identical units ordered earlier in 2025, which are being deployed at the company’s London Container Terminal. By expanding its hybrid fleet, Forth Ports aims to cut fuel consumption and reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional diesel-powered machines. The hybrid models also operate with significantly lower noise levels, contributing to improved local air quality and a quieter port environment.

“Our current fleet of Kalmar straddle carriers have served us extremely well. We have taken the decision to further expand our investment in greener technology to help us meet our ambitious net zero targets. The new fleet of hybrid machines will support our progress towards achieving these targets by helping us to reduce local air and noise emissions as well as fuel consumption,” said Derek Knox, Regional Director Scotland, Forth Ports Limited.

“This large repeat order is a clear indication of the confidence that Forth Ports Group has in our industry-leading hybrid technology, which can cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to equivalent diesel-powered machines. We are delighted to have secured a repeat order in such a short space of time and pleased that we can continue to help Forth Ports take concrete steps towards decarbonising their operations without compromising on productivity,” said Joel Garmory, Country Director UK & Ireland, Kalmar.

Moreover, the collaboration between Kalmar and Forth Ports Group underscores both companies’ commitment to sustainable port operations and supports the wider maritime industry’s transition toward low-carbon logistics.

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