Port Operations
Harbour Work, Without the Haze.
From container handlers to yard tractors, port equipment must deliver continuous uptime in harsh, high-demand environments. Hydrogen fuel cells are proving their value in these mission-critical operations offering long shifts, rapid refueling, and reliable performance without the emissions or noise of diesel. As ports face growing decarbonization pressure, hydrogen enables zero-emission equipment that keeps goods moving while improving air quality for nearby communities.
Why Hydrogen for Port Operations?
Uplifting Cleaner Containers
Model: Fuel Cell-Powered Rail Crane
Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal has introduced fuel cell–powered automated rail cranes, replacing the traditional 6-meter, 3-tonne reel-cable system with a lighter, more efficient zero-emission solution. With a 60 kW fuel cell system, 400 kWh power battery, and 19.2 kg of onboard hydrogen, the cranes deliver high power efficiency, quiet operation, and strong safety performance. The new configuration reduces equipment weight, mechanical complexity, and maintenance costs while enabling fully zero-emission container handling at one of China’s busiest ports.
Reliable Lifting for Zero-Carbon Ports
Model: 45 t Hydrogen Reach Stacker
Hangcha’s 45-tonne hydrogen fuel cell reach stacker brings zero-emission power to one of the most demanding port roles. Designed for continuous container handling, the reach stacker delivers high lifting performance, fast refueling, and reliable operation across multi-shift terminal environments. Hydrogen fuel cell power provides the torque and endurance needed for heavy stacking while eliminating diesel noise, soot, and local emissions. It’s a clean, efficient solution built for modern, high-throughput ports.
Mitigating the Middle-Mile
Model: 49 t Hydrogen Drayage Truck
Shandong Port’s Qingdao facility is China’s first full-scenario hydrogen port, showcasing large-scale, clean logistics. As part of this initiative, Feichi’s 49-tonne hydrogen heavy-duty trucks, powered by Unilia fuel cell stacks in REFIRE’s systems, have been operating continuously since April 2024. Supported by the port’s dedicated hydrogen refueling station, these trucks deliver stable, efficient performance for drayage and short-haul container transport, proving the viability of zero-emission heavy-duty trucking in intensive port operations.
