# Transnet Port Terminals receives first two straddle carriers from Kalmar

Transnet Port Terminals has taken delivery of the first two of 23 new straddle carriers at Durban Container Terminal Pier 2, supplied by Kalmar as part of a procurement initiative to improve productivity.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-08-30
- Where: Durban, South Africa, South Africa
- Status: completed
- Products: straddle carriers
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Kalmar](https://endata.com/companies/4960.md) (supplier)
- [Transnet Port Terminals](https://endata.com/companies/15106.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [freightnews.co.za](https://freightnews.co.za/article/first-two-straddle-carriers-handed-over-to-dct), 2017-08-30: "The completion of the 23 new straddle carriers will greatly enhance the service we will be able to provide."

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