Kalmar Secures Major Order for Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Support Maher Terminals

Commitment to Safe, Sustainable Operations

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Kalmar, a leading provider of cargo handling solutions, has secured a major order from long-term customer Maher Terminals LLC for 30 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers. The machines will be deployed at the Maher Terminals marine container terminal in New Jersey, USA, as part of the company's ongoing fleet renewal program.

Why it matters

This order highlights Maher Terminals' commitment to sustainable and safe operations, as the hybrid straddle carriers are more environmentally friendly and feature the Kalmar Collision Warning System to improve safety. As one of the largest container terminal operators in the world, Maher Terminals' investment in this new equipment signals the industry's shift towards more sustainable and technologically advanced cargo handling solutions.

The details

The major order was booked in Kalmar's Fourth Quarter 2025 order intake, with delivery scheduled for Fourth Quarter 2026. The new hybrid straddle carriers will maintain the total number of Kalmar straddle carriers operated by Maher Terminals to over 270. The machines will be fitted with the Kalmar Collision Warning System, which improves safety by alerting operators to potential collision risks using a combination of visual and audible alarms. Maher Terminals partnered with Kalmar to develop the system and began trialling it in 2022, with plans to retrofit its entire fleet in the coming years.

  • The major order was booked in Kalmar's Fourth Quarter 2025 order intake.
  • The delivery of the 30 hybrid straddle carriers is scheduled for Fourth Quarter 2026.

The players

Kalmar

A leading provider of cargo handling solutions.

Maher Terminals LLC

One of the largest privately held, multi-user container terminal operators in the world, which operates North America's largest marine container terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey.

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The takeaway

This order demonstrates Maher Terminals' commitment to sustainable and safe cargo handling operations, as the company invests in hybrid straddle carriers and advanced collision warning systems. This aligns with the industry's broader shift towards more environmentally friendly and technologically advanced equipment, which is expected to continue in the coming years.