The Heavy Lift Group is a global alliance of specialized heavy transport companies, combining their expertise to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions worldwide.
Members specialize in:
- Large-scale industrial project forwarding
- Crane operations
- Machinery installation and rigging
- Vessel Chartering
- Port operations
- Oversized road transport
- Engineering
- Aircraft charters
- Barge operations
The Heavy Lift Group was founded in 1987 by a number of West European heavy lift operators in anticipation of the single European market and has since then expanded into a worldwide group having members in North & South America, Asia, Middle East, Africa, CIS & Europe.
With the combined know-how, skills, experience, and technology of its members, THLG is capable of handling any transportation or logistics requirement — from a single domestic shipment to the most complex international multimodal project. The network ensures worldwide service excellence, delivering high-quality solutions at a competitive price.
The aim of THLG is to offer clients the united power of its members ensuring a world-wide service of excellent quality at realistic prices.
Who can become member of THLG?
New applicants can qualify for THLG membership by meeting the Group’s established standards. While geographical representation is an important consideration, it is not the sole criterion for acceptance. Key factors include the applicant’s experience, professional background, and financial stability.
All membership applications are subject to approval by existing members, who hold the final vote. As part of the evaluation process, candidates are invited to personally present their company profiles to the Group.
How is THLG organized?
The judicial entity of the group is an association with limited liability, registered in the Netherlands. The management of the group is in the hands of the Executive Committee, democratically elected by the members according to the group’s articles of association.
Members can:
- Use the THLG website for distribution of news and promotion of their company.
- Discuss issues of interest to them in the “members only” section of the site.
- Meet at conferences held twice a year (Spring & Autumn) around the world in member locations.
- Elect an Executive Committee who handle the Group's business matters.
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