Hyster reports delivering a hydrogen fuel-cell reach stacker to Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals in the Netherlands. The announcement describes an operating trial that brings together the machine, hydrogen infrastructure and local service support.
What the manufacturer announced
The original release is dated 1 October 2026. It identifies the RSJ46-33XDH/62 and a specialised spreader for 45-foot containers. Hyster describes a Nuvera 60 kW fuel-cell engine supporting a 130 kWh lithium-ion battery. These are manufacturer-published configuration details, rather than specifications independently checked by ForkliftIQ.
The deployment forms part of a five-year innovation project with a modular hydrogen refuelling station. Hyster names local dealer Heffiq as the service partner. The announcement concerns this terminal project; it does not establish stock, pricing or availability in another market.
Why the complete operating arrangement matters
For a buyer considering an alternative power source, the useful lesson is to prepare one equipment-and-site brief. A fuel-cell rating alone cannot establish whether the proposed arrangement suits a particular working schedule. Ask bidders to explain their assumptions against your actual handling requirements.
Separate the vehicle quotation from infrastructure responsibilities. Identify who provides fuel supply, installation assessment, commissioning, training and ongoing support. Request written exclusions and a clear division of responsibilities. Treat projected savings or operating benefits as questions to investigate, rather than outcomes established by an announcement.
Questions to include in a sourcing brief
- Which container sizes, weight range, stacking pattern and load chart does the quotation cover?
- What workload and fuel-supply assumptions underpin the proposed arrangement?
- Who is responsible for assessing local infrastructure requirements and applicable approvals?
- Which service organisation supports the machine, energy equipment and diagnostics, and on what terms?
Use the reach stacker research page for category context and the selection tools to organise requirements. The sourcing request centre helps prepare a comparable equipment brief. Its presence does not establish supplier authorisation or suitability for this project.
Evidence boundary and original date
Published on 7 October, this brief retains the original 1 October date. ForkliftIQ has not inspected the terminal, tested the equipment or verified operating costs, emissions, uptime or installation compliance. Obtain current documents and project-specific advice before committing to equipment or infrastructure.
Primary source reviewed · Hyster · 2026-10-01:
https://www.hyster.com/en-us/north-america/why-hyster/press-releases/2026/hyster-hydrogen-fuel-cell-reachstacker-supports-sustainable-ports-project-at-rotterdam-short-sea-terminals/