Fork Lift Trucks
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Pitching a lift
While the reachstacker may be growing in popularity, the fork-lit truck is still an efficient, value-for-money container handler. John Bensalhia explains 23 Nov 2011 - Port Strategy
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Many variables to finding the perfect fit
Konecranes does not make many of the more widely used attachments for forklifts because specialist producers are more experienced and have the necessary engineering capability to make a much better product, says Konecranes FLT expert Mikael Andersson. 19 Nov 2010 - Port Strategy
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Forming attachments
Very specific handling requirements often call for dedicated FLT attachments, says Alex Hughes 17 Nov 2010 - Port Strategy
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Secondhand units not the 'steal' they appear to be
A secondhand market for fork-lift trucks certainly exists - even if it's sold back to the dealer under buy back terms included in the original tender. 02 Nov 2009 - Port Strategy
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Operators demand fuel improvements
On the green side, fork-lift truck technology is moving on apace. 30 Oct 2009 - Port Strategy
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The shrinking violet
Fork lift trucks are being confined to an ever smaller pool of duties, operators confide in Alex Hughes 29 Oct 2009 - Port Strategy
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Vigo swung by FLT flexibility and simplicity
Vigo-based stevedoring company Vasco Gallega de Consignaciones (VGC) operates a fleet of 26 FLTs, in addition to four reachstackers. The FLTs were acquired from Luna, Nissan and Kalmar. 02 Dec 2008 - Port Strategy
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Terminal all-rounder
FLTs can be adapted to fit a number of uses, but don't expect to make savings on operating costs. Alex Hughes reports
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No empty threat
Forklift trucks for empty container handling are proving their prowess on the quay, as Felicity Landon discovers
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Clydeport heads for Hyster
Clydeport has invested in a fleet of Hyster Fortens H5.5FT-A, 5,500 kg capacity diesel-powered lift truck supplied by Barloworld. 07 Nov 2007 - Port Strategy
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Clearing the fog
The reduction of emissions is a key driver in designing new heavy duty and empty container handling forklifts, says Ray Zuschlag of Hyster Company. 07 Nov 2007 - Port Strategy
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Heavy lifters won't over-reach themselves
Reachstackers may well be the preferred choice for container handling in the European ports market, but heavy duty container handling FLTs continue to be in demand, where the situation suits their use, as David Foxwell explains 01 Aug 2006 - Port Strategy
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REACH OR LIFT WHAT'S IT TO BE?
The debate rumbles on: is a reachstacker better suited to handling full containers in the yard than a forklift? Nick Elliott finds there are arguments for either solution. 01 Sep 2004 - Port Strategy
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AND THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT?
So how does it all stack up in terms of cost efficiency? Dan Pettersson, Kalmar' s product manager, says: " We' re not much into the argument between FLTs and reachstackers. Most of the world has recognised that the reachstacker is in most cases a more efficient and cost-effective handling solution when it comes to loaded containers. As to cost, per se, there is not much of a difference. The purchasing cost of the reachstacker is high but the running cost is lower. And you can specify a forklift with a lot of options, which makes it just as expensive as the reachstacker. 01 Sep 2004 - Port Strategy
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STACK 'EM HIGH
Fazilette Khan finds that forklifts continue their vital role in moving breakbulk cargoes and empties around the terminal. And the technical specs are still being tweaked. 01 Oct 2003 - Port Strategy
