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AutoStrad

Kalmar's AutoStrad is an automated straddle carrier system for container terminals, powered by the Kalmar One Automation System.

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Manufacturer
Kalmar
Form factor
forklift
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1
Website
kalmarglobal.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies AutoStrad, a forklift by Kalmar (commercial): 1 verified deployment on record. 2 sources back the record.

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Overview

Kalmar's AutoStrad is an automated straddle carrier system for container terminals, powered by the Kalmar One Automation System. Field-proven for over 16 years, it handles container stacking and horizontal transport with one machine type, supporting both diesel-electric and fully electric variants.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Class

automated straddle carrier

Stacking

up to 4-high

Fleet size

132 AutoStrads at APM Terminals' Pier 400

Field-proven

16+ years

Specs

Class

automated straddle carrier

Stacking

up to 4-high

Height cm

289.6

Payload kg

50000

To scale

Human175 cmAutoStrad289.6 cm (9'6")

Data & sources

Press releases

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for AutoStrad. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (1)

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for AutoStrad.

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Sources (2)

  1. Kalmar AutoStrad - choose your level of automation · https://www.kalmarglobal.com/equipment/straddle-carriers/autostrad-automated-straddle-carrier/
  2. https://www.kalmarusa.com/equipment/straddle-carriers/autostrad-automated-straddle-carrier/

Common questions

What is AutoStrad?
Kalmar's AutoStrad is an automated straddle carrier system for container terminals, powered by the Kalmar One Automation System. Field-proven for over 16 years, it handles container stacking and horizontal transport with one machine type, supporting both diesel-electric and fully electric variants.
How much does AutoStrad cost?
AutoStrad's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for AutoStrad from Kalmar. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is AutoStrad actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. AutoStrad is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of AutoStrad?
AutoStrad's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 289.6; Payload: 50000 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes AutoStrad?
AutoStrad is made by Kalmar, based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2024.
Where is AutoStrad deployed?
1 verified deployment of AutoStrad is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Port of Brisbane, Australia.
Can you buy AutoStrad?
AutoStrad is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to AutoStrad?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable forklift robots to AutoStrad include Autonomous Pallet Jack, Balyo MV, TWA Reach, FoxBot (Mk3).
How does AutoStrad compare to Autonomous Pallet Jack?
AutoStrad and Autonomous Pallet Jack (Vecna Robotics · 2 deployments) are both forklift robots on the DEPLOY registry. AutoStrad has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is AutoStrad a top forklift?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, AutoStrad ranks in roughly the top 40% of forklift models tracked by the registry.
What is AutoStrad's maturity stage?
AutoStrad is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is AutoStrad safe?
AutoStrad has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the Kalmar AutoStrad autonomous straddle carrier?
The Kalmar AutoStrad is an automated straddle carrier designed for terminal and intermodal operations at ports. Proven in American ports and terminals. Kalmar One is the automation brain behind the AutoStrad application, with wireless connectivity for container handling.
Kalmar: AutoStrad Kalmar: AutoStrad + Kalmar One
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-16

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-16

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: forklift

Sources by quality tier

2
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Company IR disclosure

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for AutoStrad.

Recent coverage

AutoStrad in third-party press

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Jul 4, 2026

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Feb 7, 2014