The Port of Valencia in eastern Spain has become the testing ground for a groundbreaking development in port handling machinery. The prototype of Hyster’s hydrogen-powered reachstacker, a world-first in its category, has arrived disassembled for assembly and testing purposes until the end of December. This initiative, part of the H2PORTS program, is a collaboration between various entities including Hyster, MSC Terminal Valencia, the Spanish National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Testing Centre (CNH2), Carburos Metálicos, and the Valenciaport Foundation. The hydrogen-powered reachstacker is anticipated to match the performance of traditional diesel reachstackers, ensuring similar capacities, lift and drive speeds, and productivity levels. It incorporates independent traction and hydraulics with different electric motors serving various functions, enhancing its operational efficiency. With the capacity for up to two shifts of operation before requiring refueling, the design includes four hydrogen tanks as a standard option for hydrogen storage within the reachstacker. This innovative project, which was announced in 2021, is funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership program and spearheaded by the Valenciaport Foundation. The aim of the H2PORTS initiative is to validate and test hydrogen technologies in port machinery, marking a significant stride towards sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the materials handling industry. The collaborative efforts of the involved organizations demonstrate a strong commitment to embracing clean energy solutions and promoting innovation in transportation and logistics. The successful implementation and performance of the hydrogen-powered reachstacker in Valencia could pave the way for broader adoption of hydrogen technologies in port operations globally.