[March 30, 2015]

Navis Announces Winners for Inaugural Inspire Awards

Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, and the provider of operational technologies that unlock greater performance and efficiency for the world's leading terminal operators revealed today at Navis World 2015 the winners of its first Navis Inspire Awards, sponsored by Port Technology International.

The Navis Inspire Awards recognizes excellence in container terminal operations and celebrates customers who use the Navis terminal operating system (TOS), optimization modules and integrated technologies to innovate, optimize and deliver value and positive impact at their terminal facilities and in their broader communities. Navis received submissions in the categories of Terminal Operations Improvement; Innovation; Customer Impact and Community Impact. Winners were selected through a combination of peer voting on the Navis Online Community and a joint judging panel from Navis and Port Technology International.

In every category, two winners were selected. The Award of Excellence honors the terminals showing the greatest impact within that category, and the Award of Recognition honors the runner-ups. The winners for each category are as follows:

Customer Impact

• Award of Excellence: HUB Partnership: APM Terminals Algeciras and APM Terminals Tangier MED terminals, with Maersk Line's operations center for the Mediterranean and Black Sea area
• Award of Recognition: BIG Riyadh Rail Terminal - Dry Port

• Award of Excellence: DP World Jebel Ali Container Terminals
• Award of Recognition: Porto Itapoá

Innovation

• Award of Excellence: GCT Bayonne
• Award of Recognition: Modern Terminals Limited

Community Impact

• Award of Excellence: Haifa Port
• Award of Recognition: PD Ports, Teesport Container and Ferry Terminals

"We are inspired by the enthusiastic responses we received from our customers for the Navis Inspire Awards," said Andy Barrons, VP and CMO of Navis. "The award program has certainly lived up to its name-it was truly inspiring to see all that has been achieved by terminals throughout the world. Each and every nomination brought to life the hard work, dedication and challenges that were overcome to make a difference at these terminals, for their customers and their communities. We offer our most sincere congratulations to all the winners."

About Navis

Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, provides operational technologies that unlock greater performance and efficiency for our customers, the world's leading terminal operators. The Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) represents more than 25 years of experience and innovation that enables terminals to optimize their operations and move cargo smarter, faster and more efficiently. As an industry leading technology, more than 250 container terminals worldwide have partnered with Navis to improve performance, reduce costs and minimize risk. www.navis.com

About Cargotec Corporation

Cargotec shapes the cargo handling industry for the benefit of its customers and shareholders. Cargotec's business areas MacGregor, Kalmar and Hiab are recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Their global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services that ensure a continuous, reliable and sustainable performance according to customers' needs. Cargotec's sales totalled approximately EUR 3.4 billion in 2014 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com

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