HGT Invests in 14 Hybrid Straddle Carriers for CNMP LH

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT), Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires Le Havre (CNMP LH) and Kalmar have signed an agreement to supply 14 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for CNMP LH at the Port of Le Havre on the northern coast of France. The delivery of the straddle carriers is scheduled for Q2 2026.
 
Le Havre is one of the 10 largest ports in Europe and an important gateway for sea transport to and from France. The terminal has an annual container throughput of 400,000 TEU and offers excellent hinterland connections to Paris, including by rail. Hanseatic Global Terminals acquired 60% of the shares in CNMP LH in March 2025. 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 significantly while offering operators a more comfortable working environment.
 
Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO Hanseatic Global Terminals: “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, Kalmar: "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."
 
Terminal and infrastructure investments represent a crucial component of Hanseatic Global Terminals’ strategic agenda, aiming at further developing its portfolio to expand to more than 30 terminals by 2030. 

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