Kalmar Extends Oslo Terminal Maintenance Deal in Three-Year Service Agreement

Event summary

  • Kalmar signed a three-year Complete Care service agreement with Yilport Oslo Terminal, extending a partnership that began in 2016.
  • The deal covers maintenance, logistics, spare parts, and 24/7 technical support for Yilport Oslo’s fleet, including eight hybrid RTG cranes and mobile equipment.
  • The agreement was booked in Kalmar’s Q4 2025 order intake.
  • Yilport Oslo is Norway’s largest container port.

The big picture

This agreement underscores the growing trend of port operators outsourcing maintenance to specialized providers, allowing them to focus on core logistics functions. Kalmar’s ability to secure long-term contracts highlights its position as a key player in port automation and lifecycle services. The deal also reflects the increasing emphasis on sustainability, as the terminal’s hybrid cranes align with Kalmar’s vision for greener material handling.

What we're watching

Service Reliability
How Kalmar’s Complete Care model will impact Yilport Oslo’s operational efficiency and uptime.
Market Expansion
Whether this deal signals broader adoption of long-term maintenance agreements in the port sector.
Strategic Alignment
The pace at which Kalmar can replicate this partnership model with other major terminal operators.