Supporting Remote Infrastructure Projects in French Polynesia

This project involves a local infrastructure and logistics contractor in French Polynesia, primarily serving island construction, municipal facility upgrades, and port-side material handling. Operating across multiple islands, the contractor must manage limited transport capacity, tight project timelines, and high logistics costs driven by geography.

Operational Challenges

Before adopting telescopic handlers, the contractor relied on forklifts and small cranes shipped between islands.

Key challenges included:

  • Limited lifting height and reach
    Standard forklifts struggled with elevated material placement on construction and port sites.
  • High inter-island equipment transport costs
    Cranes required special vessels and additional mobilization time.
  • Low equipment utilization
    Single-purpose machines remained idle outside narrow task windows.

As a result, material handling tasks accounted for up to 40% of on-site labor time, especially during port unloading and site preparation.

VANSE Solution

VANSE supplied telescopic handlers configured for island conditions:

  • Compact chassis for containerized sea transport
  • Multi-attachment compatibility (forks, buckets, lifting hooks)
  • 4WD drivetrain suitable for uneven coastal terrain

The machines were deployed as multi-role equipment, supporting both port unloading and inland construction.

Quantifiable Results

After implementation across several islands, the contractor reported:

  • ≈30–35% reduction in material handling time
    High reach and forward extension eliminated secondary handling.
  • ≈20% reduction in logistics-related equipment costs
    Fewer machines shipped between islands.
  • Equipment consolidation
    One telescopic handler replaced:
    • 1 forklift
    • 1 small mobile crane (for routine lifts)
  • Improved project continuity
    Reduced dependency on crane scheduling allowed faster response to weather windows.

Conclusion

For island-based construction and logistics, VANSE telescopic handlers provided a highly flexible solution that reduced transport complexity, improved site efficiency, and lowered overall operational costs. Operations require precise, high-volume material handling throughout the year, including winter conditions.

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VANSE 625 6m Telescopic Handler

Designed for efficient material handling and stacking in warehouses, factories, and confined job sites, offering compact maneuverability and reliable performance.

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VANSE 735 7m Telescopic Handler

A balanced mid-duty solution for construction, agriculture, logistics, and warehousing, combining stable lifting, strong traction, and everyday versatility.

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VANSE 1440 14m Telescopic Handler

Built for high-reach operations, this model delivers powerful lifting, smooth boom control, and adaptability across demanding multi-site applications.

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VANSE 1840 18m Telescopic Handler

Engineered for heavy-duty, high-altitude tasks, providing excellent lifting capacity, rough-terrain stability, and confident operation in harsh environments.

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