Kalmar Secures First Latin American Order for Electric Container Handlers
Event summary
- Kalmar has secured an order for six electric empty container handlers from Brazilian customer Lechman Terminais, booked in Q2 2026 with delivery scheduled for Q1 2027.
- The equipment will operate in a container depot in Guarujá, near the Port of Santos, and features 400 kWh batteries capable of continuous operation beyond a full work shift.
- All units include Kalmar's MyKalmar INSIGHT performance management tool with the Inspector module for centralized inspection data storage and analysis.
- This marks Kalmar's first order of new-generation electric empty container handlers in Latin America.
The big picture
This order represents Kalmar's strategic push into electrified port equipment, aligning with global trends toward decarbonization in heavy industry. The deal underscores the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Latin America's critical supply chain infrastructure. With diesel costs rising and emissions regulations tightening, electrification is becoming a competitive necessity rather than just an environmental choice.
What we're watching
- Electrification Momentum
- How quickly Kalmar can replicate this success in other Latin American markets with similar decarbonization pressures.
- Operational Efficiency
- Whether the 400 kWh battery capacity will prove sufficient for continuous operation in high-demand port environments.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which electrification becomes a standard requirement in port equipment tenders globally.