On September 2, SANY Robotics delivered 40 electric forklifts to a customer in Qatar to operate in the Abu Samra logistics project. This shipment is an important order for the Middle East, which seeks to increase efficiency and productivity.
The new industry standard with electric forklift trucks
The 300 V high-voltage platform integrates automotive-grade batteries, motor and control with the VCU. In other words, this vehicle can match and even surpass diesel equipment in starting and thrust. In addition, the full-load gradeability stands at 25% and the charging scheme allows 1 hour of connection for 8 hours of continuous operation.
The central systems are IP67 rated and have a liquid cooling system. These features ensure continuity in ports, factories, chemical plants and cold chain logistics where heat, humidity and dust are present. It is a package designed for long shifts with minimal changes in operational layout .
On the other hand, he explained that the roadmap includes autonomous driving and AI to create a storage, handling, sorting and loading ecosystem with a lower carbon footprint. Onboard intelligence enables navigation, perimeter security, and coordination with TMS and WMS.
He also reported that SANY’ s electric forklifts are present in more than 50 countries and in more than 40 demanding operating sites. In the first half of 2025, SANY Heavy Industry allocated nearly $300 million to R&D, a figure that exceeds 5% of its revenues. With this investment, the company seeks to accelerate the modernization of its products and solutions.
Finally, he pointed out that the deployment in Abu Samra strengthens the transition to green logistics on the Qatar-Saudi border. For operators, the critical vectors are lower energy cost per cycle, reduced platform noise and plannable autonomy with defined loading windows.
Source and photo: SANY
