• Transport Logistic China 2012
• Setting record: sea transport of biggest stinger ramps worldwide
• TLS tower from Singapore to the Netherlands
• Breakbulk Europe 2012
• SAL – Sponsor of 8th Business Run in Copenhagen
• SAL renamed to SAL Heavy Lift GmbH
• Precision work: wharf modules for Karara Iron Ore Project
• SAL and SAI Shipping at BHP 2012 India
• SAL in RTL TV show
• SAL at Breakbulk China 2012
• SAL at AOG Perth 2012

Transport Logistic China 2012

Shanghai, China
5–7 June, 2012

SAL's representative office Shanghai hosts a booth at the Transport Logistic China 2012. The 5^th International Exhibition for Logistics, Telematics and Transport takes place in Shanghai's New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) on 5–7 June, 2012. We look forward to welcoming you at our stand 102/hall E2.

Setting record: sea transport of biggest stinger ramps worldwide

Rotterdam, Netherlands – Singapore
April 2012

SAL was awarded to transport the largest stinger ramps ever built from Rotterdam to Singapore. MV “Annette” carried out this challenging shipment in April 2012. For the oversized cargo with a unit weight of up to 880 mtons and dimensions of up to 42.50 × 15.10 × 18.00 m, SAL’s engineering department designed a complex understructure for weight distribution on deck. What’s more, both engineering and manufacturing of the weight spreading system had to be done in a very short time. The stinger ramps where then loaded and discharged by floating crane.

In Singapore, the stinger ramps will be assembled by Keppel Shipyard in order to complete the building of MV “Castorone”, which will become the world’s largest pipe laying vessel.

TLS tower from Singapore to the Netherlands

Singapore – Flushing, Netherlands
March 2012

In March 2012, SAL’s MV “Frauke” performed a shipment of a TLS (Tiltable Lay System) tower from Singapore to Flushing for Subsea 7 – Offshore Resources. The unit with a weight of abt. 450 mtons measured 18.86 × 10.34 × 33.00 m. Despite the extraordinary height of the TLS tower, SAL offered to lift the piece in its fully assembled state. For this purpose, SAL’s engineering division had to develop a precise lifting and rigging arrangement, because there was very narrowed space between lifting beam and tower. Also, the crew had to perform an accurate job while rigging the tower due to very limited space. To support the big loads on the hatch cover beams, the engineering team designed a complex grillage as well as a sea-fastening system as it was not allowed to do any lashings on the cargo. The TLS tower was fastened to the grillage with a pin connec tion only. Due to that, the lowering of the tower had to be performed with utmost precision in order to get all pins properly inserted.

Breakbulk Europe 2012

Annual Transportation Conference & Exhibition
Antwerp, Belgium
May 22–24

As in previous years, SAL exhibits on the Breakbulk Europe 2012, Antwerp Expo/Belgium, from May 22-24, 2012. Visit us at our booth no. 709 in hall 4.
Floorplan (PDF)

SAL – Sponsor of 8th Business Run in Copenhagen

April 17, 2012
Copenhagen, Denmark

SAL Heavy Lift is the main sponsor of the 8th Business Run to take place April 17, 2012 during Europe’s premier wind energy event, the Wind Energy Congress (EWEA) 2012, which takes place from April 16th – 19th in Copenhagen. The team of SAL are running alongside delegates from the wind energy industry. More than 100 runners and Nordic walkers are expected to participate.
“In this challenging climate we are curious to see whether the Wind Energy Industry will join us for serious leg-work or if they prefer to wait for the right weather conditions” said Lars Rolner, CEO of SAL Heavy Lift GmbH. “We are excited that our Wind Energy partners are on board for this event.”

Here you can download the press release of organizing company Flensborg and Associates:
Press release (doc)

SAL renamed to SAL Heavy Lift GmbH

Steinkirchen, Germany

On 18 January 2012, SAL Schiffahrtskontor Altes Land GmbH & Co. KG was renamed to SAL Heavy Lift GmbH. Our core business is now an integral part of our name – certainly facilitating communication with our international customers! 

Precision work: wharf modules for Karara Iron Ore Project

Geraldton, Australia

MV "Svenja" successfully completed the transportation and positioning of 5 wharf modules of up to 700 mtons unit weight for the new Iron Ore Berth (Berth No 7) in the port of Geraldton, Australia. The modules were loaded in Thailand and transported to site in Geraldton, where they were discharged onto stabbing pile, requiring a very accurate and careful cargo handling. Despite challenging swell conditions, the operation was completed safely and fast.

SAL and SAI Shipping at BHP 2012 India

March 29 – 31, 2012
Mumbai, India

SAL and local agent SAI Maritime & Management hosted a stall together at the BHP 2012 India, the second edition of the successful CARGO SHOP 2010 exposition and conference. 

The event took place in Mumbai, Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, from 29–31 March. Thanks for visiting our stall!

SAL in RTL TV show

The German TV report "Leinen los ins neue Leben – Nachwuchs auf dem Meer" presents interviews with SAL staff members Captain Beckmann, Benjamin Unseld and Benedict Wolpmann, and additionally, a heavy lift of four Gottwald Cranes on MV "Trina" in Belgium. 

View the show on German TV channel RTL, February 5, 23:50 pm–00:50 am or here on the RTL website:
watch RTL TV report

SAL at Breakbulk China 2012

February 28 - March 1, 2012
Intex Shanghai & Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao

Step by at our booth G14 on the Breakbulk China and enjoy a fresh conversation with us or our Chinese representatives. 

SAL at AOG Perth 2012

February 22–24, 2012

SAL will be there for you! SAL participates at the AOG exhibition and conference in Perth, Australia. You are welcome to visit our booth Z20 from February 22–24, 2012. Come and see our ship model of type 183 with DP 2 and 2,000 mtons lifting capacity.