Intermodal and ShippingThe equipment size, yard size, aisle width, traffic flow, container condition and stacking height present numerous obstacles for a lift truck fleet. Shipping containers can weigh more than 100,000 pounds, creating a need for lift trucks that can not only lift such a heavy weight, but also maneuver and raise the loads efficiently while maintaining a high level of safety for the operator. An advanced combination of lift truck engine, transmission and hydraulic technologies are necessary to effectively operate such heavy loads both safely and productively. Drivers operating this kind of equipment should be specially trained to ensure the lowest risk of damage to both the driver and the product.
The State of California Air Resources Board (CARB) has developed policies and programs to reduce congestion and to address the environmental impacts resulting from the growth in the movement of goods in California. As a result, shipping yards and ports are regulated differently than other material handling environments. For a list of frequently asked questions regarding regulation for mobile cargo handling equipment at ports and intermodal rail yards, please visit: http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/cargo/faq.htm
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Lift Trucks Used
- Laden and empty container handlers
- Reach stackers
- Heavy duty lift trucks with capacities from 10,000 lbs and up