# Port of Virginia orders 10 electric straddle carriers from Kalmar

Kalmar has secured an order for 10 electric straddle carriers from the Port of Virginia. The order was booked in Q3 2026, with delivery scheduled for completion during Q3 2027.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-11-04
- Where: Front Royal, Virginia, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: electric straddle carriers
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Kalmar](https://endata.com/companies/4960.md) (supplier)
- [Port of Virginia](https://endata.com/companies/16359.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [forkliftaction.com](https://www.forkliftaction.com/news/briefs.aspx?n=34898), 2026-11-04: "The electric straddle carriers are fitted with advanced lithium-ion batteries designed especially for heavy equipment, which can operate for up to 600 minutes."

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