Hyster is set to provide Malta Freeport Terminals with its first battery electric empty container handler, powered by 650-volt lithium-ion batteries. This equipment, capable of stacking containers eight-high, will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the terminal, supporting Malta Freeport’s sustainability goals.
The two-year pilot project is funded by PULSE, CMA CGM Energy Fund, a decarbonisation initiative by CMA CGM aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This collaboration aligns with CMA CGM’s broader efforts to decarbonise its shipping, inland, and logistics operations.
Alex Montebello, CEO of Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd, emphasized the significance of the initiative: “The introduction of the Hyster battery electric empty container handler is a crucial step towards reducing emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. This collaboration reflects our commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050.”
Hyster’s design leverages its extensive experience in port equipment electrification, offering a familiar user experience while advancing sustainable technology. This project builds on Hyster’s previous innovations, such as hydrogen fuel cell-powered equipment piloted in Los Angeles and Valencia ports.
Niek Willems, Hyster’s Leader of Business Development for Global Ports and Terminals, highlighted the collaboration’s impact: “Our longstanding relationship with CMA CGM continues to evolve with this groundbreaking project. This pilot represents a shared vision for sustainable, efficient port operations.”
With this initiative, Hyster and Malta Freeport Terminals are setting a benchmark for sustainable practices in the logistics and shipping industries, demonstrating real-world solutions to achieve decarbonisation goals.
