Scan-Trans is pleased to announce that heavy lift operator BigLift Shipping, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has appointed Scan-Trans Beijing as commercial representative for the PRC.

BigLift is currently operating a fleet of 9 heavy lift vessels with a lifting capacity of 500 to 1.400 mt.

In 2010-2011, seven newbuildings will be added to the fleet:

-       5 vessels with two 400 mt and one 120 mt cranes with a combined lifting capacity of 800 mt are built at the Ouhua yard in China a with delivery in the second half of 2010

-       A further 2 vessels with two 900 mt cranes and a total lifting capacity of 1.800 mt are built at the Hazira yard in India with delivery early 2011.

Over the past years, BigLift has been active in China in various heavy lift transports of import as well as export cargoes. Acknowledging the ever growing importance and potential of the Chinese market with regard to sea transportation of project cargoes and heavy lifts, BigLift wishes to strengthen their commercial representation in China.

“The knowledge and expertise of Scan-Trans Beijing is well reputed in this market, and it has therefore been a logical decision to appoint Scan-Trans Beijing as BigLift’s commercial representative in the PRC”, says.Arie Peterse, Managing Director of BigLift.

BigLift and Scan-Trans are confident that they can work together to the benefit of both companies, and most importantly to the benefit of the clients, who can rest assured that the quality, safety and reliability in the carriage and handling of their precious cargoes will only benefit from this initiative.

Please visit www.scan-trans.com for further information on the Scan-Trans Group.