GERMANY’s Harren Group is bringing together a number of its entities in a streamlined structure under the SAL umbrella.
In a move intended to “give customers seamless access to the services they need, wherever they operate” SAL Heavy Lift, SAL Engineering, SAL Offshore, Intermarine, and Intermarine Bulk Carriers are now unified under the SAL brand.
Intermarine becomes SAL Intermarine, while SAL Engineering continues as the Group’s dedicated in-house engineering unit.
“Together, they form a connected system built to ensure safe, on-time delivery of complex cargo,” Harren said.
“This new, consolidated structure marks SAL’s evolution from a traditional heavy lift operator into a versatile multipurpose carrier – combining world-class heavy lift expertise with an expanded portfolio of maritime logistics solutions for cargo of all sizes.”
Dr. Martin Harren, CEO of SAL and Harren Group, said: “Our customers face very different transport challenges. Some need scheduled liner reliability in the Americas, others global tramp flexibility or ultra heavy lift execution.
“By clearly structuring our services across SAL, SAL Intermarine, and SAL Engineering, we reduce complexity and ensure seamless service. Customers gain direct access to the right ships, skills, and speed – every time.”
SAL’s new structure unites its global services under one integrated brand: SAL specialising in heavy lift, ultra heavy lift, multipurpose, offshore, and bulk transport; SAL Intermarine focuses on liner services in the Americas; and SAL Engineering provides integrated project engineering – from feasibility studies and lifting plans to seafastening design and on-site supervision.
SAL has a fleet of 80 vessels in operation and commercial management, including recent fleet additions – such as the newbuild Orca Class heavy lift vessels, F700, F500, F360, and D-Type ships – and is continuing investments in deck carriers and an expanding bulk fleet.