The Port of Helsingborg, Sweden's second-largest container port, has placed an order for two Kalmar ERG450 electric reach stackers. The machines offer up to 45 tons of lifting capacity and are designed to produce less noise, fewer carbon emissions, and require less maintenance than comparable diesel models. This is the first order under a new framework agreement between the port and Kalmar.
The port's Chief Technical Officer, Christina Argelius, described the purchase as an important step in the transition toward lower-emission terminal operations, emphasizing a long-term commitment to replacing diesel machines in a structured way. Kalmar's Eric Wass added that moving away from diesel gives terminals more security when fuel costs are unpredictable, a factor that is accelerating adoption of electric heavy equipment across global ports.
Helsingborg becomes the first Swedish port to order an all-electric reach stacker from Kalmar. The move aligns with a broader industry trend toward electrification in port logistics, driven by both environmental goals and the volatility of diesel fuel prices.