Kalmar has secured an order for six electric empty container handlers from Lechman Terminais in Brazil, marking a meaningful step forward in terminal electrification across Latin America. The order was booked in Kalmar's Q2 2026 intake, with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
The equipment will operate at a container depot in Guarujá, near the Port of Santos. Each unit can stack containers seven-high and is powered by 400 kWh batteries, allowing operations to run beyond a full work shift without interruption.
Safety features include reverse warning systems, safety cameras and fire suppression systems as standard; the EGO cabin design improves operator comfort and ergonomics. All machines come equipped with MyKalmar INSIGHT telematics, providing real-time operational data to drive fleet efficiency and predictive maintenance.
Lechman Terminais reinforces its zero-emission terminal equipment strategy with the order, illustrating the diesel-to-battery transition reshaping Brazilian container depot operations. The Santos region hosts one of the busiest container trades in Latin America.
Key Takeaways:
1. Kalmar won an order for six electric empty container handlers from Brazil's Lechman Terminais.
2. The order was booked in Q2 2026 with Q1 2027 delivery scheduled.
3. Units will operate at a Guarujá depot near the Port of Santos with 400 kWh batteries and seven-high stacking.
4. MyKalmar INSIGHT telematics, EGO cabin and fire suppression come as standard.
5. The order is a meaningful step in Latin American terminal electrification.
