Every materials handling operation faces individual challenges and needs equipment that matches its particular needs. Covering all possibilities by adding a wide range of options and extras when specifying an internal combustion engine (ICE) forklift may seem like a good workaround. However, by over-equipping a forklift, operations can waste money on features that don’t translate to business value. So, what’s the solution?

Many manufacturing operations face pressure to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and adapt to changing demands. While at the same time meeting company emissions targets. Whether handling raw materials, components or finished goods, the way products are moved around a production facility or storage area can have a direct impact on productivity, profitability, and sustainability. That’s why the right choice of electric forklifts in a materials handling fleet can play a core role.

No two materials handling operations are the same. So, to meet exact operational demands and business requirements, ports and terminals need control over how their materials handling equipment fleets are specified and configured. That’s why Hyster is dedicated to delivering configurable, high-performance solutions designed to meet ports and terminals where they are today, with flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve. This is the what visitors to TOC Europe 2026 will discover at stand E20, from 19-21 May 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.