VICT invests in hybrid equipment to boost capacity and cut emissions

ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has acquired four new hybrid automatic container carriers (ACCs) from Kalmar to enhance capacity and reduce emissions.

Scheduled for delivery in 2025, these carriers will feature twin-box lifting capabilities of up to 60 tons and incorporate Kalmar’s latest hybrid technology with lithium-ion batteries for energy recovery. This innovation will improve energy efficiency by 40% and reduce CO2 emissions by 50 tons per carrier annually.

“We value our partnership with Kalmar and their technical support,” stated Bruno Porchietto, VICT chief executive officer. “These new hybrid carriers are part of our expansion plan, which will increase our capacity to 1.5 million TEUs annually. This investment demonstrates our commitment to customer focus, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring we can meet the growing demand for our services while minimizing our environmental impact.”

Furthermore, as the only fully automated container terminal in the Southern Hemisphere, VICT operates seven remotely controlled ship-to-shore cranes—five super post-Panamax and two ultra post-Panamax, the largest in Australia—alongside 17 ACCs and 26 automated stacking cranes (ASCs). All cranes are equipped with energy recovery systems, reinforcing the terminal’s commitment to energy efficiency and emission reduction.

This investment follows a milestone year for VICT in 2024 when it handled its five millionth TEU since opening in 2017. The terminal at the Port of Melbourne continues to expand its technological capabilities to support a growing customer base.

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