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CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT “In less-intense applications, a large-size Lithium-ion battery pack with conventional charging strategy may be suffcient. For some applications, where trucks have down- time within a shift and can be ‘opportunity’ charged, a medium battery pack could be a viable solution. However, Li-Ion battery capacity is currently not expected to be suffcient for the most-intense full-shift applications where there isn’t an opportunity to recharge during the shift. This is where fuel cells may be a better choice.” – Brett Schemerhorn, President of Hyster’s Big Trucks Americas group tions usually involve multiple modes of container movement, sensing technology and is self-calibrating and easy to use. utilizing a different spreader attachment that enables the truck Accuracy is better than 98 percent, and results are available in to pick up a container and chassis together. The attachment less than 15 seconds, with a few printing options.” has legs to pick up the chassis from just below the bed, with Static Plus, on the other hand, is a dynamic solution for SO- the container on the chassis bed. Some terminal operators fnd LAS-compliant weighing, offered in collaboration with Trim- that a single vehicle that can handle multiple missions and ble, a leader in weigh system technology. The system provides replace two or three that are designed with limited options. legal for trade capability, faster weighing, time-stamping,

Empty-container handlers from Hyster are capable of lift- data transfer to ERP / terminal operating system and multiple ing up to 23,000 pounds, which is the highest lifting capacity printing options.

offered in the market today. This is signifcant because it of- After you’ve verifed that VGM, you’ll probably want to fers the ability to double-handle, even if an operation requires know why your yard driver hasn’t yet arrived back from his moving two refrigerated containers at once, with the refrigera- last move, or what’s taking so long. Or, perhaps you want tion units on the same side. Until now, empty-container-han- to know where and why that lift truck is simply idling and dling manufacturers have advised carrying the containers with spewing out emissions. Beyond weighing systems, Hyster the refrigeration units on opposing ends, which can be a time- Company earlier this year also announced that Hyster Tracker consuming maneuver. Hyster eliminates that requirement. wireless monitoring with cellular GSM connectivity will be

Double-handling is not a widely spread practice in the North standard on all Hyster Big Trucks and container handlers in

American market, but it is well-adopted in the European re- the Americas. The wireless capability enables remote truck gions, where Hyster has been involved with the double-handling monitoring via a web portal of key operating KPIs, such as equipment market for years. The ability to handle two containers usage tracking, impact sensing, key diagnostic failure codes with one machine saves time, money, improves dwell time and, reporting, fuel consumption and container counts (when ap- of course, reduces that all-important environmental footprint. plicable), along with others. The package can be upgraded to include wireless verifcation (access control for operators,

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF A DIFFERENT KIND truck shutdown when unattended or not in operation, and op-

Container Verifed Gross Mass (VGM) is no longer just a erator pre-shift checklist) for an additional fee. concern – its verifcation is an absolute must. The Hyster Stat- ic Plus weighing system is now available on new and existing POWERFUL, GREEN & COMING SOON

Hyster ReachStackers and Laden Container Handlers. This is TO A TERMINAL NEAR YOU a very convenient way for terminals – especially those small- It is coming. Terminals will soon be expected to be able to er ones with limited resources – to achieve instant compli- electrify their Big Truck feets and produce zero emissions, ance economically and using an existing asset. But, Hyster’s while achieving full shift performance comparable to a diesel-

Schemerhorn says that when it comes to weighing containers; powered truck in the near future. Looking to meet that demand one size does not ft all. Hence, Hyster provides options. head on, a 52-tonne capacity Hyster laden container handling “We have a few different systems available based on the truck with an electric motor will shortly be entering the test need and the budget. Our Static Container Weighing System phase. This and other innovations for container yard equip- is a very cost-effective solution to enable SOLAS-compliant ment will all be a part of the intermodal solution of tomorrow. weighing in certain countries. It is based on hydraulic load- In fact, most of these features are available now.

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