More equipment for Indonesian shipper
In Indonesia, PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (PT. RAPP), the operating branch of pulp and paper producer April Group, has ordered two rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) and a reachstacker for its container terminal at the Port of Buatan. The order was booked in Q3/2021 with delivery scheduled to be completed in Q3/2022.
April operates a pulp and paper mill in Riau Province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The company’s mill has an annual production capacity of 2.8 million t of pulp and 1.2 million t of paper. The shipper has invested significantly in infrastructure to take its products to market, including new facilities at its container terminal in the Port of Buatan.
Two new Kalmar zero emission RTGs will join four Kalmar smart power RTGs delivered in 2018 and 2019. The customer’s fleet also includes Kalmar terminal tractors, empty container handlers and reachstackers. (cd)