AAL Shipping (AAL) has been transporting project heavy lift cargo, breakbulk, steel and dry bulk commodities for over 25 years. One of the largest and most trusted multipurpose carriers, it delivers truly global solutions for major industries like energy, oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, forestry and leisure.

We offer three distinct service models including bespoke tramp chartering solutions to any location; scheduled liner services between Europe, Middle East, India, Asia and Oceania; and frequent semi-liner sailings combining fixed routes with port call flexibility on trades connecting the world’s biggest markets including Asia, the Americas and Africa.

AAL’s growing fleet of multipurpose heavy lift vessels is one of the sector’s largest and youngest and spearheads the ‘mega-size’ mpv (30,000+ dwt) segment, providing shippers with significant economies of scale and cargo intake volumes.

With a multilingual office network across Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas - as well as award-winning chartering, commercial, engineering and operations teams - AAL addresses the needs of a global customer base 24/7 and at a local level.

"AAL has been a close partner of HLPFI for many years now and the understanding and appreciation of our sector is unwavering. We operate in a high-pressure service environment, where no two companies, or indeed the quality of their services, are the same and it’s truly people who make the difference," said AAL's Managing Director Kyriacos Panayides.

"Such awards recognise the hard work of many, whose expertise and determination keeps breakbulk, dry bulk and project heavy lift cargo moving around the world despite extreme challenges that we have all experienced in the recent past."

Blue Bell Shipping L.L.C. is a specialist project freight forwarder and has been operating in the Middle East since 1987. In addition to its offices at key locations around the world (UAE, Iraq, Turkey, USA, UK), the BBS team has an in-house vessel chartering desk and transport engineering department. These value added services combined with an extensive portfolio of completed projects in the region (including work with most major oilfield operators and EPCs) are why clients continue to trust us with their more complex cargo movements. As a project freight forwarder the BBS team takes a bespoke approach to handling projects and completely aligns itself with the requirements of the end user or contractor.

Blue Water Shipping is a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management, offering its clients customised solutions with unique and high quality service.
At the heart of Blue Water is an organisation of skilled professionals who offer complete and tailor-made solutions for any shipping requirement anywhere in the world.
When Blue Water was founded in 1972, the ambition was to create a small, local freight forwarding company, which could provide clients with a better quality service than its competitors.
Today, Blue Water is represented with more than 70 offices worldwide. In every Blue Water office, the company combines its strong global network with local expertise, adding value and providing its clients with services beyond transporting cargo in a safe and efficient way.

DHL Industrial Projects provides the safe, compliant and reliable management of project logistics for oversized cargo and heavy lifts, as well as deep-sea chartering activity. The solution includes global multi-supplier projects, from pick-up to consolidation and delivery, to fabrication facilities and final project job sites.

Being a part of DHL Global Forwarding with around 30,000 employees in more than 190 countries and territories, we are able to offer a variety of routing options and meet the increasing demand for multimodal shipments globally.

Excellence. Simply delivered. is our customer promise. For us that promise is achieved through the extensive sector and project forwarding expertise of our team, the strength of our global network, and a strong Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture that permeates through everything we do.

The FRACHT GROUP has been founded in 1955, in Basle/Switzerland. FRACHT is an international logistics company operating from strategic global locations in all continents (currently + 135 own offices in 47 countries).
FRACHT delivers innovative, comprehensive and tailor made logistics solutions that give the customers quantifiable added value. We achieve this with dedicated personell and long-standing experience.
The specialities include solutions in the project and heavy lift market for the power energy, mobility, oil and gas, mining/metals, alternative energies, civil and industrial construction, chemicals and other industries.
FRACHT is well used to the most challenging transportation projects having moved over the last 70 years very large items for power plants, petrochemical, and oil & gas industry.

Goldhofer is a globally operating manufacturer of heavy and specialized transport vehicles. The company, which is headquartered in Memmingen, Germany, owes its position as a global leader in the industry to a high and consistent standard of quality for its transport solutions and its customer-oriented service offerings.
The Transport Technology division delivers strictly user-oriented heavy-haulage solutions and a full range of dedicated accessories for on- and off-road operations with payloads of up to 15,000 tons and more. The broad-based product portfolio is tailored to the requirements and infrastructures of the various regional markets and guarantees full flexibility, even for unusual operations. In addition to trailers and semi-trailers for the construction and haulage industries, Goldhofer supplies transport systems for the wind power industry and a range of heavy-duty combinations with and without hydrostatic drive for transporting oversized and ultra-heavy cargos.

Hareket is a leading contractor specialized in heavy lifting and project (heavy/oversized) transportation services for 65 years. These services also include project planning, route surveys, lift engineering, project management and installation works.
Today, according to International Cranes and Specialized Transport Magazine's ranking, Hareket is in 16th place in total carrying capacity with specialized transport equipment, while it is among the top 50 companies of the world's largest crane-owning companies.
With a strong proven track record of projects within Turkey, East Europe, Caspian, Middle East and Africa region we serve clients across the petrochemical, oil & gas, renewable energy, power generation, nuclear power, civil/infrastructure, minerals & metals construction and specialise in green-field, brown-field, shutdown, maintenance and offshore projects. Through our regional headquarters located in Dubai, UAE, we are operating in Middle East and Africa

Sarens is the recognised worldwide leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport. With state-of-the-art equipment and value engineering, we offer our clients creative and intelligent solutions to today's heavy lifting and engineered transport challenges.

With more than 100 entities in 75 countries operating without borders, we are the ideal partner for small-scale to mega-scale projects. We currently employ around 5000 professionals and diligently man our clients´ projects with top-market talent from across the world. Safety and excellence in all we do are paramount to us.

The Trans Global Projects Group (TGP) is a leading expert for freight and project management headquartered in England, with offices on six continents. TGP’s subsidiaries include Natco Switzerland and Natco Germany.

In addition to project logistics management, TGP's core activities include ship chartering, aviation logistics, logistics consultancy and transport engineering.

The Group also offers a wide spectrum of services in global freight forwarding, supply chain management and integrated logistics as well as value-added services such as biosecurity, procurement, customs brokerage and insurance.

TGP delivers professional project management globally, with a growing presence in key markets in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, Middle East and South America.

UTC Overseas is an international transportation management company focused on Heavy Lift, Industrial Projects, Packaging Equipment, Customs and Compliance Services, and General Cargo. Our strong worldwide network of professionals operates on six continents and has expertise in highly specialized verticals, including heavy equipment, energy, cement, steel, and production equipment.

With a global reach and local know-how, UTC can transport your door-to-door shipments to every corner of the world. Service is at the forefront of everything we do, and with a proven track record of managing complex, demanding jobs, we tailor innovative solutions to meet each client’s requirements. UTC offers a full scope of project management and supply chain logistics, providing a one-stop shop for all your transportation needs.

AntwerpXL is a network-focused exhibition focused on the project cargo community, located in the heart of the breakbulk market in Antwerp. Over three days we bring together the international breakbulk, RoRo and heavy-lift sector in an intimate setting. The focus of the event is building relationships, expanding your network, and gaining insights into the trends impacting the sector.
Hosted by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, this event features a port tour, a two-day conference, a champagne reception, networking parties, an innovation zone and more. Join us for a memorable event on 28-30 November in Antwerp.