Hyster RS46-36CH reach stackers are working at the Port of Tarragona's container terminal.

Eight new Hyster RS46-36CH reach stackers are working at the container terminal in the Port of Tarragona, Spain as part of DP World's first stage growth plan for the port.

Since acquiring the container terminal in 2008, DP World has initiated an extension project to increase its capacity to 1.3 million TEUs by 2011. The first stage of the growth plan has elevated the terminal's handling capacity to 200,000 TEUs.

DP World chose the Hysters to support the terminal's restructure because of their high levels of productivity, reliability and efficiency, combined with the support provided by Hyster dealer Alfaland.

The RS46-36CH models also provide the residual capacity required by DPW Tarragona for handling ISO tank containers without needing to get too close. The reach stacker gives the flexibility of up to five-high stacking with 46 tonne capacity in the first row, 36 tonnes in the second and 19 tonnes in the third.

According to Hyster Europe, the reach stacker also includes automatic transmission with gear change protection, electronic load control, and a clean running, powerful diesel engine.