The flexibility of Cargotec's rental agreements prove popular in Sweden

Cargotec, the world's leading provider ofload handling solutions, has signed two rental contracts with customers servicing railway terminals in Sweden. Baneservice Logistik AB and ISS TraffiCare AB recently won tenders to operate Swedish rail terminals. The two companies turned to Cargotec to fulfil their equipment needs and both opted for rental agreements which offer the ultimate in machine availability as well as predictable cost structures.Andreas Falk, Sales Manager Terminal Business, North Europe, says more and more customers are seeking customised solutions to satisfy their handling needs. He comments:"Customers appreciate partners that can offer a range of innovative equipment backed by a professional and knowledgeable service organisation. Cargotec takes it one step further by being able to offer flexible financing options, such as rental agreements, to complete the package."Baneservice Logistik, the largest contractor of railway infrastructure service in Norway, is expanding its terminal operation services to the Swedish market. The company has agreed to lease two Kalmar DRF450 reachstackers, one Kalmar TT612d terminal tractor and one Kalmar 7-tonne forklift. The equipment will be deployed at Baneservice Logistik's rail terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden. The agreement was made in quarter four 2009 with the contract taking effect in quarter one 2010.ISS TraffiCare, one of the world's biggest facility service and outsourcing companies and an experienced partner in providing rail support services within Sweden, has agreed to lease six Kalmar DRF450 reachstackers and three Kalmar TT612d terminal tractors. The equipment will be used between its three Swedish rail terminals in Stockholm, Jonkoping and Umea. The agreement was made in quarter one 2010 and will take effect during the same period.Kalmar's range of counterbalance equipment and terminal tractors are ideal for intermodal operations. Built with first class components and engineered with environmental care taken into consideration, the Kalmar DRF-series reachstacker is a proven intermodal workhorse serving inland terminals all over the globe. The Kalmar TT612d purpose-built distribution tractor offers customers' unique benefits such as the industry's smallest turning radius, low operating costs, superior cabin comfort and easily accessible service points.

For further information, please contact:

Joakim Holm

ISS Facility Services ABRunar Olsen

Baneservice A/S

Andreas Falk

Sales Manager, Terminal Business, North Europe

Cargotec

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Communications Manager

Cargotec

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Notes to editors

Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea - wherever cargo is on the move. Cargotec's daughter brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Cargotec's global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance of equipment. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 2.6 billion in 2009 and it employs more than 9,500 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.

Cargotec's expertise in container and heavy load handling is represented in the global marketplace by the wide range of Kalmar solutions. This includes ship-to-shore cranes, yard cranes, shuttle and straddle carriers, reachstackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors, log stackers and automation. One in four container movements around the globe is handled by a Kalmar machine.