Decarbonizing Terminal Operations
Kalmar Secures Major Order from Patrick Terminals for 22 Hybrid Decarbonisation Carriers
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Kalmar has won a major order from Patrick Terminals for 22 hybrid and automated straddle carriers, marking a significant push toward greener port operations in Australia, according to GlobeNewswire. The deal — booked in Kalmar's Q2 2026 order intake — covers 10 Hybrid Straddle Carriers and 12 Hybrid AutoStrad™ machines, with all equipment set to be delivered by Q2 2027.
The order deepens a 10-year strategic partnership between the two companies. Yahoo Finance reported that the machines will be split across two key Australian ports — Melbourne and Sydney — as Patrick Terminals works to cut carbon emissions across its network.
Melbourne and Sydney Get New Green Port Machines
The 10 Hybrid Straddle Carriers are headed to Patrick's Melbourne terminal. The 12 Hybrid AutoStrad™ machines will go to the Sydney AutoStrad terminal, according to GlobeNewswire. AutoStrad is Kalmar's automated straddle carrier — a self-driving machine that moves shipping containers around a port without a human operator in the cab.
Deploying hybrid machines at both sites means Patrick Terminals will run cleaner equipment at two of Australia's busiest container ports at the same time. The rollout is scheduled to finish in the second quarter of 2027.
Hybrid Technology Cuts Fuel Use at Busy Ports
Hybrid straddle carriers use a combination of diesel engines and electric energy storage. They capture energy when braking and reuse it — much like a hybrid car. This cuts fuel consumption and reduces exhaust emissions compared to standard diesel machines.
For a terminal that moves thousands of containers every day, switching to hybrid equipment can add up to meaningful emissions savings over time. Patrick Terminals has made decarbonisation a clear goal, and this order of 22 machines is one of its largest steps in that direction, Daily Guardian reported.
A Decade-Long Partnership Grows Stronger
Kalmar and Patrick Terminals have worked together for 10 years. The partnership focuses on two goals: improving how efficiently the terminals run, and reducing their environmental footprint. This new order is described as a further step in that long-term plan, according to GlobeNewswire.
Patrick Terminals operates some of the largest container ports in Australia. A multi-year equipment relationship with Kalmar — a major global port machinery maker — gives Patrick a steady pipeline of technology upgrades as greener and more automated solutions become available.
Order Lands in Kalmar's Q2 2026 Books
Kalmar booked the order in its Q2 2026 order intake, GlobeNewswire reported. That timing matters for investors and analysts tracking the company's revenue pipeline. Delivery is set for Q2 2027, giving Kalmar roughly a year to build and ship all 22 machines.
The deal signals continued demand for hybrid and automated port equipment even as global shipping faces cost pressures. Ports are under growing pressure from regulators and customers to lower emissions, making hybrid machinery an increasingly attractive investment.
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