Hamburg, Germany – February 2025 – SAL Heavy Lift has announced the appointment of Dominik Stehle to its management team, further strengthening its leadership as the company expands its global project logistics capabilities. Stehle will officially assume his role on February 15, 2025, and will be based at SAL’s headquarters in Hamburg. He will be responsible for leading global project initiatives and managing the commercial strategy of the company’s state-of-the-art Orca Class vessels.
With an extensive background in heavy lift shipping and project logistics, Stehle brings valuable expertise to the organization. His experience in the sector, combined with a strategic and forward-thinking approach, will be instrumental as SAL continues to evolve within the highly competitive breakbulk and project cargo market.
Stehle will also play a key role in representing the JSI Alliance on a worldwide scale. The alliance, a collaboration between SAL Heavy Lift, Jumbo Shipping, and Intermarine, is focused on delivering efficient, high-capacity transport solutions for heavy lift and project cargoes across global markets.
His addition comes at a time when SAL is expanding its fleet with the highly anticipated Orca Class vessels, designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability in heavy lift operations. The vessels, known for their advanced engineering and eco-friendly features, are expected to set new standards in the industry.
With Stehle’s appointment, SAL Heavy Lift’s management team now consists of:
- Dr. Martin Harren (CEO)
- Sören Bibow (Finance)
- Jens Baumgarten (Chartering)
- Sebastian Westphal (Operations)
- Dominik Stehle (Projects)
The company expressed confidence in Stehle’s ability to contribute significantly to its growth, stating that his leadership and industry expertise will help drive future success. His role will involve developing new commercial strategies, optimizing global project execution, and ensuring that SAL remains a key player in the evolving landscape of project logistics and breakbulk shipping.
SAL Heavy Lift has long been recognized for its technical expertise and innovative approach to project cargo handling. The addition of Stehle reinforces its commitment to maintaining a strong leadership team equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern shipping industry.
