Cargo-handling solutions provider Kalmar has partnered with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) to overhaul two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at AGL’s container terminal in the Port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The refurbishment was carried out under Kalmar’s Modernisation Services programme.
For the Abidjan project, the scope of work involved replacing the cranes’ forestay and pivot point bearings, trolley rails, short rails, and trolley and guide wheels.
The contract was recorded in Kalmar’s order intake for the fourth quarter of 2024, with the project finalised in the first quarter of 2025.
Kalmar project manager Peter Bos said: “We are proud that AGL chose to rely on our deep crane repair and refurbishment expertise for this latest project in Abidjan.
“In addition to the repair and refurbishment work, we also delivered a comprehensive maintenance training programme for the team of port technicians at Abidjan that will help them ensure the cranes remain in optimal condition far into the future.”
The equipment fleet at AGL includes Kalmar reachstackers and forklifts. Kalmar has previously undertaken similar crane repair and refurbishment projects for AGL, including work on cranes at the company’s terminals in Congo and Benin.
AGL, a subsidiary of MSC, employs more than 20,000 people across 50 countries and is a significant operator in Africa’s port logistics industry.
The company manages 17 container terminals, seven RoRo/ConRo terminals, and one inland port terminal, while also investing in port infrastructure to support shipowners, importers, exporters, and the countries where it operates.
AGL HQ Technical Department deputy technical director Kehinde Salami said: “We have collaborated with Kalmar on several crane repair and refurbishment projects in the past, all of which have been completed on time and to the highest standards of quality.
“It was therefore a natural step to work with them again on the project at Abidjan. The work done by Kalmar will help to keep our STS cranes operating safely and reliably.”
In 2023, PSA Italy contracted Kalmar to supply eight Eco reachstackers for use at its Genova Pra’ and SECH box terminals in Genoa and Venice.
