Forklift in action

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Forklifts are versatile powered industrial trucks primarily designed for lifting and moving materials over short distances. Here are their main uses and applications:

Warehousing and Distribution
- Stock movement and organization
- Loading/unloading trucks and containers
- Order picking in large warehouses
- Pallet racking and inventory management
- Cross-docking operations

Manufacturing
- Moving raw materials to production lines
- Transporting finished goods to shipping areas
- Handling heavy machinery parts
- Assembly line supply management
- Production waste removal

Construction
- Delivering materials to specific work areas
- Moving palletized building supplies
- Placing materials at height
- Site cleanup and material organization
- Loading/unloading delivery vehicles

Shipping and Logistics
- Container handling at ports
- Freight consolidation
- Air cargo handling
- Rail yard operations
- Intermodal transport support

Retail
- Garden center product movement
- Building supply yard operations
- Receiving area management
- Store inventory restocking
- Seasonal merchandise handling

Industry-Specific Applications
- Food and Beverage: Cold storage operations, food grade material handling
- Agriculture: Feed handling, produce packing
- Automotive: Parts delivery, vehicle assembly support
- Recycling: Material sorting, bale handling
- Paper/Pulp: Paper roll transport, raw material handling

Different environments and applications often require specialized forklift types, such as reach trucks for narrow aisles, rough terrain forklifts for outdoor use, or explosion-proof models for hazardous environments.