Kalmar stepped in, now CWT UK handles bigger loads, faster

A Strategic partnership built for scale

For CWT Commodity Logistics UK, choosing Kalmar was a strategic decision rooted in deep industry collaboration rather than a simple transactional purchase. Kalmar works closely with CWT to understand their unique bottlenecks, ensuring the equipment delivers maximum return on investment from day one.

‘‘Since joining the business in 2017, both myself and Jason Cross, UK Managing Director, recognised that building strong partnerships with key manufacturers would play a vital role in driving efficiency, reliability, and future growth across our operations. Our partnership with Kalmar represents a key pillar of that exact vision,’’ says Alex Turner, Head of H&S and ISO UK.

Since joining the business in 2017, both myself and Jason Cross, UK Managing Director, recognised that building strong partnerships with key manufacturers would play a vital role in driving efficiency, reliability, and future growth across our operations. Our partnership with Kalmar represents a key pillar of that exact vision.

Optimising workflows and maximising fleet flexibility

The introduction of the Kalmar Reachstacker has completely revolutionised CWT’s day-to-day container-handling workflows. By addressing the need for rapid adaptability in a fast-paced port environment, Kalmar has enabled CWT to achieve several operational improvements:

• Seamless Versatility: Operators can now effortlessly switch between 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft containers, drastically reducing cycle times and eliminating handling bottlenecks.
• Expanded Service Offerings: The highly adaptable design of Kalmar allows CWT to utilise a range of specialist attachments. This flexibility allows CWT to confidently accept complex cargo requests they previously could not accommodate.
• Future-Proofed Capacity: The increased throughput provided by Kalmar directly supports the rapidly expanding service footprint of CWT, allowing them to handle higher container volumes and heavier metric tonnages without expanding their physical yard space.
  
  

Boosting operator performance and workplace safety

A machine is only as good as the person operating it. The focus of Kalmar on human-centric design has brought immediate, measurable improvements to the ground operations of CWT. Though the Reachstacker has only been on-site for a few weeks, the operational dividends are already clear.

Feedback from the ground crew has been overwhelmingly positive. Operators have specifically highlighted the high-precision performance of the machine, its intuitive day-to-day usability, and the ergonomic cabin comfort. By reducing operator fatigue and improving visibility, Kalmar is helping CWT foster a safer and more productive working environment.

Driving first-class logistics together

By choosing Kalmar, CWT Commodity Logistics UK has secured more than just a piece of machinery because they have gained a distinct operational advantage. This investment reinforces the commitment of CWT to innovation and operational excellence, ensuring that with the industry-leading technology of Kalmar at their core, they will continue to deliver first-class supply chain solutions for their customers worldwide.