While most container terminals typically rely on only five heavy-duty forklifts for every 40 or so container handlers, this equipment can be a good starting point. That is because in some cases, electrification of this forklift equipment is more mature relative to container handling equipment with much higher capacities.
The port industry is in the early adopter phases, with product development and pilots underway. Two major forces are the primary drivers for port operations increasingly evaluating and moving toward adoption of electric-powered equipment:
For instance, terminals can pilot a single electric container handler or trial electric alternatives for some of their lower-capacity equipment before transitioning additional units. While most container terminals typically rely on only five heavy-duty forklifts for every 40 or so container handlers, this equipment can be a good starting point.
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