ALS and Wilhelmsen’s NorSea Launch Wind Logistics Company

Abnormal Load Services – ALS and NorSea (part of the Wilhelmsen Group) are investing further in the onshore and offshore renewables sector by launching a new logistics company Elevon whose sole focus is to support the wind industry.

 Transporting large and delicate structures for wind projects, is a technical exercise demanding focus and dedication. Until now, logistics within the wind industry has not received the attention it deserves, a gap addressed by Elevon. With a strong logistics heritage and resources in place, Elevon’s sole aim is to get more turbines spinning.

“Big opportunities need a singular focus. The pure-play strategy allows Elevon to anticipate and respond quicker to client needs, attract industry-specific talent, go ‘all-in’ in tailoring operations for wind project delivery, and make very specific investments to support clients in the wind industry,” CEO of newly-formed Elevon, Knut Magne Johannessen, said.

ALS and NorSea will combine their strengths in large and complex project logistics and offshore supply logistics. Further in the background, Wallenius Wilhelmsen and the Wilhelmsen group, owners of ALS and NorSea respectively, will provide additional support through global networks, enabling Elevon to punch way above its weight. Elevon will provide project advisory services, logistics management and solutions, as well as technical services to the wind industry.

Elevon will draw from the rich capabilities and resources of its heritage to form local collaborations to design and deliver tailored project logistics solutions. Elevon can provide its services globally but is targeting key markets in Europe, US and Asia. 

 Contacts within ALS will remain the same for clients for the current time. The only thing that will change are the additional services and expertise the two companies can share as Elevon.

The leadership team for the new venture was selected from ALS and Norsea Group: Knut Magne Johannessen (Norsea) as CEO, Andrew Civil (ALS, UK) as COO, Ian LaPointe (NorSea) as CCO and Wouter Jacquemyn (ALS, Belgium) as Projects Director.

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Photo: Courtesy MHI Vestas

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