As an extension of the services offered by United Shipping out of Mina Salman Port, the Modern Forklift Hiring Company specializes in the supply of purpose built forklifts for working onboard general cargo vessels.

The company, formed in 1981 has an extensive fleet of vehicles many of which have special high reach capabilities and can easily maneuver inside vessels. This enables Modern Forklift to provide a service unmatched by any other company in Bahrain.

Supplementing the specialized vehicles is a number of general-purpose forklifts which are used dockside.