01/09/2023 - With the beginning of the new year, Dinges Logistics expanded its fleet with an additional reachstacker for empty containers. This decision is based on the fact that the company opened another site last year, which offers an additional logistics space of approximately 15,000 square meters and thus the storage capacity for empty containers could be increased. In order to still ensure proper logistical processes in view of this expansion, Dinges Logistics invested in its internal infrastructure.

The addition to the fleet is a KALMAR empty container reachstacker, type DRG100-54S6. To ensure safe operations, it is equipped with an electronic weighing device and an electronic overload limiter. Thanks to the special steering axle and the tight turning circle resulting from the large wheel angle, precise work is possible even in the tightest of spaces. The cab of the vehicle offers the driver optimum visibility - nevertheless, the reachstacker is also equipped with a reverse warning system with ultrasonic sensors. Another special feature is the spreader, which is equipped with a so-called "soft landing system". This causes the spreader's speed to automatically slow down as it approaches the container. This protects not only the machine, but also the containers from impacts that can cause damage and thus pose a safety hazard.

"We consider the concept of value-added service to be critical to success. For this reason, in particular, we want to continue to grow not only in terms of transport services, which represent our core business, but are pushing for sustainable growth in all areas of our service portfolio. In this context, we were able to increase the capacity of our container terminal and for the corresponding handling, we expanded our fleet with an empty container reachstacker," explains Michael Klopp, Chief Operating Officer at Dinges Logistics. As a result of this addition, the company now has a total of four empty container stackers and two reachstackers, which are used exclusively for loaded containers, at its two sites in Grünstadt.