Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre takes a delivery of 14 Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers

Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre welcomed 14 new Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers at the Port of Le Havre, France on April 5th. The new hybrid straddle carriers are the first of their kind deployed at the terminal, building on Hanseatic Global Terminals’ commitment to invest in the terminal, following its acquisition of a 60% stake last year. The delivery of the equipment plays a significant role in further optimizing operations while simultaneously preparing for significantly more volume and throughput. Furthermore, the machines will help reduce local emissions, fuel costs and noise levels significantly while offering operators a more comfortable working environment aligned with sustainability ambitions.  

Le Havre is one of the 10 largest ports in Europe and an important gateway for sea transport to and from France. The port plays a strategic role in Europe, and especially for France, as it provides critical access to the country’s main economic zone – the region of Paris – that represents around 30% of France’s GDP. The anticipated plans for Le Havre are two-fold, growing maritime traffic through the Le Havre gateway and using the Seine corridor to attract new industrial investment.

Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO Hanseatic Global Terminals: “As we further strengthen our position in France, we will continue to improve operations with state-of-the-art equipment and vessels. Le Havre is becoming increasingly more important for European trade, with an expected throughput growth of 20% that the terminal should be ready for. We are continuing to expand our terminal operations, thereby paving the way for targeted investments to enhance efficiency.” 

As we further strengthen our position in France, we will continue to improve operations with state-of-the-art equipment and vessels.

Damien Cols, Director Global Customers, Kalmar: “We are pleased that Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre has chosen our proven hybrid technology to future-proof their operations. This delivery underscores their commitment to more sustainable operations without compromising productivity.”

This delivery underscores their commitment to more sustainable operations without compromising productivity.

The terminal has an annual container throughput of 400,000 TEU and offers excellent hinterland connections to Paris, including by rail. Hanseatic Global Terminal acquired 60% of the shares in March 2025. 

Established in 2023, Hanseatic Global Terminals operates as an independent entity within the Hapag-Lloyd Group, focusing on terminals and infrastructure. With a clear vision for 2030, Hanseatic aims to grow from 21 port terminals to approximately 30 globally, reinforcing its position as a leading terminal operator.

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