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multiple disciplines . Together , they ensure seamless operations and comprehensive support , empowering our customers to keep their operations running smoothly .
“ Kalmar focuses on three key aspects in customer operations : safety , decarbonization and productivity . The key technologies to address these industry challenges are battery electric vehicles ( BEV ), electric and hybrid equipment and automated solutions . Our product range is available fully electric except for terminal tractors . However , we already have two generations of electric medium terminal tractors and are currently designing the third generation BEV that will effectively address the decarbonization challenges that our customers face as the demands for greener operations increase . Meanwhile , we are also looking at other alternative power sources as we acknowledge there are still many immature technologies that might rise in the future . “ To address productivity and safety , automation is a key focus area in terminal tractors . In March 2024 , we signed a joint agreement with Forterra to partner around the automated terminal tractor . Kalmar will be responsible for developing the automation-ready terminal tractor , including the drive-by-wire solution integration , and the Kalmar One Fleet management system to manage the operation of automated fleets . Forterra , meanwhile , will be responsible for integrating its AutoDrive platform for autonomous operations . Autonomous vehicles ( AVs ) can improve efficiency at terminals by increasing the speed of the movement of containers and reducing the operational risks that occur from human fatigue .”
Driving carbon neutrality
The transformation towards a sustainable world impacts Kalmar ’ s business . In pursuing its vision of becoming the global leader in sustainable cargo flow , it impacts the world in many ways . “ We believe we can help by solving our customers ’ sustainability challenges ,” he elaborates . “ At the same time , we act to ensure that our environmental ambitions are founded on safe , inclusive , transparent and ethical business practices . Sustainability is at the core of our business , and it is equally important to all our stakeholders across the cargo handling industry . People will continue to purchase goods from suppliers across the globe , but they want to do so knowing that they are not significantly increasing their carbon footprint . We , and our partners have a role to play in this , ensuring that cargo and material handling operations move towards carbon neutrality as decisively as possible , thereby helping our customers along their own ecoefficiency journeys .
“ Working for Kalmar is very rewarding and challenging . We offer many different career opportunities and strive to keep our people engaged and motivated . Leadership is the key to making Kalmar a better place to work . We believe that with good team
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