Kalmar and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have completed a refurbishment project for two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at AGL’s container terminal in the Port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The initiative, part of Kalmar’s Modernisation Services, was booked in the company’s Q4 2024 order intake and concluded in Q1 2025.
It involved replacing the cranes’ forestay and pivot point bearings, trolley rails, short rails, and trolley and guide wheels, ensuring the equipment’s optimal performance and longevity.
AGL, a subsidiary of MSC, operates extensively in the African port logistics sector, employing over 20,000 individuals across 50 countries.
The company manages 17 container terminals, seven RoRo/ConRo terminals, and one inland port terminal.
AGL’s investment in port infrastructure supports shipowners, importers, exporters, and the nations it serves.
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.”
Kalmar has previously executed similar refurbishment projects for AGL’s crane fleet in Congo and Benin.
Its Kalmar Modernisation Services provides upgrades for various crane types to enhance equipment safety, productivity, and reliability.
The crane types include automatic stacking cranes (ASC), rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGs), rail mounted gantry cranes (RMGs), and straddle carriers.
The solutions range from minor upgrades to comprehensive overhauls, preparing fleets for an automated and eco-efficient future.
The services aim to maximise equipment performance, extend lifespan, and reduce total cost of ownership, adapting to evolving operational needs.
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.”
Earlier this year, Kalmar and Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) signed a significant order for 20 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers, with the cranes expected to be delivered in Q1 2026.
