Hyster hydrogen fuel cell ReachStacker supports sustainable ports project at Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals
Key Highlights
- ➤Hyster (HY) delivers hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals
- ➤Five-year innovation project tests hydrogen port logistics with South Holland and JTF support
- ➤Nuvera 60-kilowatt fuel cell powers 130-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery
- ➤JTF field lab will demonstrate modular hydrogen refueling and hydrogen-powered ReachStacker
Expert Statements
Lucien Robroek, President, Global Big Trucks, Hyster
“Ports and terminals are under increasing pressure to lower emissions without compromising performance”
Lucien Robroek, President, Global Big Trucks, Hyster
“Hydrogen fuel cell technology has the potential to play an important role in applications where equipment must combine zero tailpipe emissions with the power and uptime required for intensive container handling.”
Lucien Robroek, President, Global Big Trucks, Hyster
“Working alongside RST and the wider project team will help further our understanding of how this technology can support the future needs of the industry.”
Arno Storm, CEO, Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals
“For us, sustainability is not just an ambition for the future; it is about the choices we make today”
Arno Storm, CEO, Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals
“This hydrogen refueling station and hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker allow us to explore the transition in practice.”
Arno Storm, CEO, Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals
“We want to play our part, learn along the way and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future for the generations to come.”
Martijn Veerkamp, Commercial Director, Heffiq
“RST has been a valued Heffiq and Hyster customer for many years, and we are proud to support them on this next step in their sustainability journey”
Martijn Veerkamp, Commercial Director, Heffiq
“Projects like this depend on strong collaboration between customers, technology providers and service partners.”
Martijn Veerkamp, Commercial Director, Heffiq
“By combining our local expertise with Hyster innovations and RST's operational knowledge, we have been able to deliver a pioneering solution that will generate meaningful insights by working in a live terminal environment.”
Jeroen van Dijken, South Holland Provincial Executive
“South Holland is at the forefront of the energy transition, and innovative projects like this hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker keep us there”
Jeroen van Dijken, South Holland Provincial Executive
“We are creating opportunities to accelerate innovation by bringing together pioneering companies, educational institutions and public partners.”
Jeroen van Dijken, South Holland Provincial Executive
“This strengthens our regional economy and prepares our workforce for the industries of the future.”
Jeroen van Dijken, South Holland Provincial Executive
“The knowledge gained through this initiative will reinforce South Holland's position as a leading hub for sustainable logistics and clean energy development.”
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyster announces the delivery of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) in the Netherlands as part of a joint initiative exploring the role of hydrogen in the future of port and logistics decarbonization.
The Hyster RSJ46-33XDH/62 ReachStacker will support operations in Europe’s largest dedicated shortsea shipping hub, primarily handling 45-foot containers, including open-top containers. To support these requirements, it is equipped with a specialized 45-foot spreader and is powered by a Nuvera 60-kilowatt fuel cell engine that converts hydrogen into electricity to support a 130-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. It also incorporates the standardized Hyster software architecture used across other Hyster electric products, helping to provide a common operator experience, diagnostics platform and service approach.
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