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Hapag-Lloyd’s HGT orders new equipment for French terminal

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has ordered 14 hybrid straddle carriers from Kalmar for its terminal, Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires Le Havre (CNMP LH), in France.

The delivery of the port equipment is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.



Hapag-Lloyd’s port and terminal operator HGT acquired 60% of the shares in CNMP LH in March 2025. The terminal is located at the Port of Le Havre on the northern coast of France and has an annual container throughput of 400,000 TEUs.

The new hybrid straddle carriers will be the first of their kind deployed at the terminal, and will help CNMP LH reduce local emissions, fuel costs and noise levels.

Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals, stated: “As we further strengthen our position in France, we will continue to improve operations with state-of-the-art equipment and vessels. Building on our recently acquired majority stake in CNMP LH and our commitment to invest in the terminal, this order plays a significant role in further optimizing operations while simultaneously preparing for significantly more volume and throughput. We are continuing to expand our terminal operations, thereby paving the way for targeted investments to enhance efficiency.”



Damien Cols, Director Global Customers at Kalmar, commented: “Our four-decade relationship with CNMP LH has been fruitful and beneficial for both parties and is firmly rooted in mutual trust and respect. We are delighted that Hanseatic Global Terminals HGT has chosen our proven, eco-efficient hybrid straddle carrier technology to support their vision for CNMP LH as they seek to expand the terminal’s operations and strengthen its competitive position in the French market.”





Antonis Karamalegkos
Managing Editor

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