Maman Cargo Terminal Shifts to Electric Forklift Fleet

Maman's cargo terminal at Ben Gurion Airport, which handles approximately half of Israel's air import and export cargo, continues to advance sustainability initiatives and reduce its environmental footprint, currently completing its transition to an electric forklift fleet.

As part of this move, the terminal purchased three BYD electric forklifts with an 8-ton lifting capacity, alongside an additional electric forklift with a 5-ton lifting capacity. These forklifts are equipped with advanced, durable batteries, sophisticated safety systems, and high lifting performance, allowing for the precise and stable handling of heavy loads. This move establishes the terminal as the only one of its kind at Ben Gurion Airport to operate high-capacity electric forklifts of this scale.

The 5-ton electric forklift, also part of the terminal's new fleet, is equipped with an advanced electric drive system that enables continuous operation over long shifts with the widest operating range expected from an electric forklift in this category. The forklift includes high-quality, durable batteries, an advanced safety system for optimal comfort and working conditions, and high lifting performance for accurate and stable heavy-load handling.

According to Oren Sandrossi, CEO of the Maman Cargo Terminal: "With the entry of these four new forklifts into service, the terminal's forklift fleet will be approximately 97% electric. The remaining units will be replaced in the near future as part of the plan to transition fully to green equipment. The shift to an electric fleet not only reduces emissions but also improves the work environment: the forklifts operate quietly, are cleaner, and provide safer and more comfortable working conditions for our teams."

This trend at the terminal aligns with a broader shift within the Israeli logistics industry toward electric equipment. According to the 2025 delivery report from the Engineering Equipment Department of the Israeli Ministry of Transport, 2,580 electric forklifts were delivered compared to 1,335 diesel forklifts. This trend continued into January 2026, with 195 electric forklifts delivered compared to 124 diesel forklifts.