APM and Kalmar have signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop next generation terminal technology, strengthening resilient and safe terminal operations. Kalmar One is an equipment-agnostic automation system that manages and operates a company’s fleet while interfacing with its terminal operation systems.
The partnership has two main initiatives: joint software development and deployment; and product roadmap alignment. For the first point, APM Terminals will work with Kalmar to co-develop its Kalmar One solution, which will then be deployed to existing and prospective terminals. For the roadmap alignment, the two companies will collaborate to deeply integrate APM Terminal’s operational knowledge into Kalmar One.
Hans Jacobs, head of Operational Technology & Analytics, APM Terminals comments: ‘This partnership with Kalmar reflects our commitment to shaping the next generation of terminal technology through closer collaboration. By combining Kalmar’s equipment and software capabilities with APM Terminals’ operational and technology expertise, we are able to co-develop integrated automation solutions that are safer, more transparent, adaptable and aligned with real operational needs. This collaboration allows us to bundle technology and know-how in a way that strengthens performance and enables growth, while setting a new standard for partnership in the industry.’
Juuso Kanner, vice president, Automation at Kalmar, says: ‘We are delighted to announce this strategic partnership with APM Terminals. This collaboration represents an industry first and a major milestone in the development of terminal automation. Through the partnership, APM Terminals can further reduce complexity and enhance efficiency via a common platform across its automated terminals. Furthermore, all customers who have or will have deployed Kalmar One will benefit from the enhancements developed through this collaboration and APM Terminals’ considerable expertise in terminal operations.’
