Japanese heavy lifting and logistics company DENZAI is laying new foundations in Eastern Europe with the announcement of its planned subsidiary, DENZAI Ukraine LLC, to be based in Kyiv. Though the legal registration is still in progress, the company confirmed its intent to formally establish its presence in Ukraine and revealed its first collaborative project on Ukrainian soil.
The move is part of DENZAI’s broader strategy to support renewable energy development in Ukraine, a country rebuilding its energy infrastructure amid ongoing challenges. In advance of the subsidiary’s formal setup, DENZAI has reached a crane lease agreement with Cranes Ukraine LLC, a local firm based in Odessa. The deal will provide heavy lifting capacity for wind turbine installations, which are set to play a key role in the nation’s pivot toward sustainable energy sources.
The wind farm construction is part of a larger vision to revitalize Ukraine’s energy sector, heavily impacted by conflict and aging infrastructure. Cranes provided under this agreement will be used to erect turbines in undisclosed locations, though sources close to the project suggest activity will begin in regions where grid capacity allows immediate integration of new renewable energy inputs.
During a recent visit to Kyiv, DENZAI President and CEO Kohki Uemura met with Ukrainian officials and industry stakeholders to discuss both short-term logistics needs and long-term infrastructure goals. Uemura’s discussions reportedly touched on rebuilding critical power facilities and positioning wind energy as a cornerstone of Ukraine’s energy independence efforts.
For industry insiders, the partnership signals a notable shift. Japan-based project logistics firms have traditionally focused on Asian and Pacific markets, but Ukraine’s reconstruction and green transition have opened new pathways. By leveraging partnerships with regional players like Cranes Ukraine, DENZAI appears to be taking a localized approach rather than importing full turnkey solutions—a move that could accelerate project execution and reduce logistical friction.
