Mammoet Secures Exclusive Five-Year Heavy Lift Contract at Steel River Quay, Teesside

Meagan Wood
Jul 30, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Jan 1

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Heavy lift and transport specialist Mammoet has secured an exclusive five-year contract to provide heavy lifting and transport services at Steel River Quay in Teesside, UK. The agreement covers mobile and crawler cranes, SPMTs, and specialist field personnel, while also supporting regional workforce development through collaboration with the Teesworks Skills Academy and Mammoet Academy.

Long-Term Partnership at a Strategic UK Industrial Hub

Mammoet has been awarded an exclusive five-year contract to supply heavy lift and transport services at Steel River Quay, a key industrial site supporting major infrastructure, energy, and offshore projects in Teesside.

The agreement positions Mammoet as the sole heavy lift and transport provider at the quay, supplying not only equipment but also engineering expertise and skilled personnel to support a wide range of complex lifting and logistics operations.

Supporting Regional Growth and Investment

Mark Sadler, Managing Director at Mammoet, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership:

“This is an exciting partnership developed with the aim of supporting growth in the Teesside area and is underpinned by a set of common goals: to drive investment, long-term job creation and delivering operational excellence. We look forward to achieving these joint goals together with Steel River Quay and their various clients for years to come.”

The contract reflects a shared commitment between Mammoet and Steel River Quay to strengthen Teesside’s position as a hub for heavy industry, energy transition projects, and advanced manufacturing.

Scope of the Five-Year Contract

Under the agreement, Mammoet will provide a comprehensive range of heavy lift and transport solutions, including:

Mobile cranes for flexible on-site lifting
Crawler cranes for high-capacity and long-reach operations
SPMT trailers for heavy and oversized transport
Specialist field personnel for planning, execution, and supervision

This integrated approach ensures that Steel River Quay and its clients have access to end-to-end heavy lift capability, from initial engineering through final execution.

Investment in Skills and Workforce Development

A key component of the partnership is Mammoet’s collaboration with the Teesworks Skills Academy, aimed at developing local talent and supporting long-term employment in the region.

Through this initiative, Mammoet will provide access to its in-house Mammoet Academy, enabling local workers to receive industry-leading training in heavy lift operations, safety procedures, and specialized equipment handling. This focus on skills transfer ensures that complex projects at Steel River Quay can be supported by a highly trained local workforce.

Strengthening Teesside’s Heavy Lift Capability

With access to Mammoet’s global expertise, advanced equipment fleet, and proven operational processes, Steel River Quay is positioned to support increasingly complex projects over the next five years. The partnership enhances the quay’s attractiveness to major industrial clients requiring reliable, high-capacity lifting and transport solutions.

About Mammoet

Mammoet is a global leader in heavy lifting and transport solutions, specializing in the movement and installation of large and heavy objects. With a history spanning over 200 years, Mammoet supports critical infrastructure, energy, offshore, and industrial projects worldwide through advanced engineering, a modern fleet, and highly trained personnel.

Learn More🔗 https://www.mammoet.com

About Steel River Quay

Steel River Quay is a deep-water industrial quay located in Teesside, UK, providing infrastructure to support large-scale manufacturing, offshore, and energy transition projects. The site plays a key role in regional regeneration and industrial growth within the Teesside Freeport area.

Learn More 🔗 https://www.steelriverquay.co.uk