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Container Handlers
Electric Forklifts
Explosion-Proof Forklifts
Heavy-Duty Forklifts
Internal Combustion Forklifts
Masted Forklifts
Order Pickers
Reach Trucks
Rough-Terrain Forklifts
Sideloader Forklifts
Telehandlers
Truck-Mounted Forklifts
Very Narrow Aisle Trucks

Forklift Trucks

Forklifts are among the most important industrial trucks in warehousing, production, and logistics. They are used to pick up, transport, lift, as well as store and retrieve goods and loads. A typical feature is the forks guided on the mast, which are particularly used to move pallets.

Different types are used depending on the application area, including electric, reach, narrow aisle, side, rough terrain, and heavy-duty forklifts. Differences include load capacity, lift height, drive, and equipment.

Modern forklifts are evolving particularly through electric drives, battery technologies, driver assistance systems, sensors, and digital fleet management solutions. The focus is on safety, ergonomics, energy efficiency, and an economical flow of materials.

This topic page features current news, product innovations, and technical articles about forklifts and their use in intralogistics.

Forklift Cup Finals 2026: Three days of top forklift sports in the Linde MH Arena in Aschaffenburg. (Source: Bert Willer Photography)
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Forklift Cup 2026: Why All Four Titleholders Failed
A driving error, a misplaced dumbbell, and an early exit in the company competition changed the title decisions in Aschaffenburg. In the end, four new winners emerged – including a world champion at her debut.
Stöcklin manufactures the explosion-proof industrial trucks of the type "EXP20" in Switzerland for a customer in South Korea. Customer-specific requirements, as well as international and national explosion protection regulations, must be taken into account. (Image source: Stöcklin Logistik AG)
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Stöcklin manufactures explosion-proof industrial trucks for South Korea.
The Stöcklin Group is currently manufacturing explosion-protected industrial trucks of the type "EXP20" for a longstanding customer in South Korea at its technology center in Laufen, Switzerland. According to the manufacturer, the vehicles are intended for explosive areas of zones 1/21. In addition to the technical requirements for explosion protection, the company must also consider international certification standards and national approval requirements. European ATEX conformity alone is not sufficient for the use of the devices in South Korea.
Forklift Cup Finals 2026: The Forklift World Championship from October 22 to 24 in Aschaffenburg. (Source: Bert Willer Photography)
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The Stapler Cup Finals 2026 begin: What the drivers can expect at the World Championship
23 qualifying tournaments, new obstacles, and three days of competition: In Aschaffenburg, it will be decided who wins the world championship titles in forklift driving. The defending champions from Germany are also back in the competition.
Looking forward to the collaboration (from left to right): Olaf Oppermann, Managing Director of GS-Gabelstapler Service GmbH Oliver Hoffmann, Sales Director of CVS Ferrari Deutschland GmbH Torsten Franke, Partner and Managing Director of GS-Gabelstapler Service GmbH Florian Hintze, Managing Director of GS-Gabelstapler Service GmbH (Image source: CVS Ferrari Deutschland GmbH)
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CVS Ferrari builds dealer network with GS Forklift Service
CVS Ferrari Germany is expanding its sales structure and relying on an external trading partner in the DACH region for the first time. Starting the initiative is GS-Gabelstapler Service GmbH from Wolfenbüttel. The company will take over the sales and customer service for heavy-duty forklifts and container handling technology in parts of Lower Saxony and the Harz region. The dealer network announced in October 2026 is intended to complement the existing factory representation of the Italian manufacturer CVS Ferrari and will be gradually expanded.
In the "Power Cube," 16 shuttles move the containers across 26 levels and supply five workstations with materials for aircraft assembly. (Source: Jungheinrich AG)
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Deutsche Aircraft links two automated storage systems
For the production ramp-up of the D328eco, the aircraft manufacturer relies on integrated intralogistics from Jungheinrich. More than 6,500 containers and 624 pallet spaces form the basis of material supply.
The reachstacker handles, among other things, the transshipment of 45-foot and open-top containers at Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals. (Image source: Hyster)
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Hyster delivers hydrogen reach stacker to Rotterdam terminal
Hyster has delivered a reachstacker powered by a hydrogen fuel cell to Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals in the Netherlands. The terminal operator is using the vehicle in container handling and is expected to gain practical experience with the drive technology under real port conditions. The machine is part of a five-year innovation project for the use of hydrogen in port and logistics processes.
Starting in 2027, Combilift will honor students in County Monaghan with the "Future Engineers Award" who achieve the highest grade H1 in engineering or technology in their Leaving Certificate. (Image source: Combilift)
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Identifying Young Talent: Combilift Supports Future Engineers
The Irish materials handling equipment manufacturer Combilift has launched a new program to promote young technical talent. With the "Future Engineers Award," the company aims to recognize students in County Monaghan who achieve the highest grade H1 in engineering or technology in the Leaving Certificate in 2027. According to the manufacturer, successful participants will each receive 500 euros and a recognition trophy.
The Hyster reach stacker is equipped with a fuel cell engine with an output of 60 kilowatts and a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 130 kilowatt-hours. (Source: Hyster)
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Port of Tilbury tests fuel cell reach stacker in operation
Hyster and Briggs Equipment are bringing hydrogen technology to container handling in the UK. The pre-production test run builds on experiences from a previous pilot project in Valencia.
Global Platform Strategy: With "Clark Fusion," a battery solution has been developed that can be used worldwide. (Source: Clark Europe GmbH)
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Interview: "We want to strengthen direct sales!"
Clark CEO Stefan Budweit spoke exclusively with "Technische Logistik" at their European headquarters in Duisburg about markets and products, as well as the expansion of direct sales.
Gruma warmly welcomes its 25 new apprentices at the home location of Friedberg-Derching (Image source: Alicia Werner)
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Start of Training 2026: Gruma Welcomes 25 New Apprentices in Five Professions
Gruma has started the training year 2026 with 25 new trainees. The young professionals are spread across five vocational training programs and several locations of the corporate group. After a joint introductory week in Friedberg-Derching, they will begin their assignments in the respective specialist departments and branches.
The new ETV 4i is available with load capacities from 1.4 to 2.5 tons and is designed for use in high-bay warehouses. (Source: Jungheinrich AG)
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New Jungheinrich ETV 4i lifts at up to 1.6 meters per second
Jungheinrich equips its new reach truck as standard with functions for faster lifting, lowering, and extending. The compact vehicle is designed for lift heights of up to 14 meters.
58 young adults began their training or dual studies at Still on September 1, 2026. They were warmly welcomed at the traditional "Welcome Day" at the company's headquarters in Hamburg and were welcomed into the STILL family. (Image source: Still)
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Still welcomes 58 new apprentices and dual students
58 young adults began their vocational training or dual studies at Still on September 1, 2026. The young professionals are starting either at the company headquarters in Hamburg or at one of the seven main branches in Germany of the intralogistics specialist. According to the company, seven apprenticeships and four dual study programs are available to them.
From small parts to pallets: In the new distribution center, storage and retrieval machines and automated very narrow aisle forklifts take on central material flow tasks. (Source: Visualization Eisenhart Laeppché / Jungheinrich AG)
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18,774 parking spaces: Eisenhart Laeppché creates capacity for further growth
Automated small parts warehouse, narrow aisle technology, and six picking stations are set to restructure intralogistics at the Wilhelmshaven site.