LKK

What LKK does

LKK is a Gdynia-headquartered port services and HR solutions provider operating in the Polish maritime sector, founded in 2013 as part of the ASE Group (Grupa Technologiczna ASE). The company's core offering is vertically integrated across three lines: stevedoring and cargo handling services (loading, unloading, and securing cargo at container terminals, bulk terminals, and general cargo facilities), HR and recruitment services (competency assessments, career path planning, workforce audits, professional training, and placement of workers into port, logistics, and industrial roles), and operator training services delivered through the Centrum Nowych Kompetencji (CNK) sub-brand.

LKK deploys and operates heavy equipment fleets — reach stackers, forklifts, cranes, excavators, loaders, and terminal tractors — alongside certified operators, with services billed on a usage-based, per-hour basis (for example, reach stacker rental at 365 PLN/hour, forklift operator at 88 PLN/hour, and emergency technician at 370 PLN/hour). The company holds registered Polish employment agency credentials (Krajowy Rejestr Agencji Zatrudnienia entry #10017) covering employment intermediation, temporary work, personnel consulting, and career counselling, and operates a proprietary VR-based CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) Simulator co-developed with Flint Systems and certified by the Polish Register of Shipping (PRS) for training crew transfer vessel operators serving offshore wind farms. An internal Inspector-Ex system is used to coordinate and monitor heavy equipment operations.

LKK serves enterprise clients primarily in three segments — port terminal operators (BCT Gdańsk, OT Port Gdynia, Baltichub, HES Gdańsk, GCT), logistics and transport companies (Raben, Pekaes), and manufacturing/industrial companies (Shimano, Philip Morris, CCC Group, Nespresso, PGE) — using a direct B2B sales motion supplemented by partnerships with regional Polish Public Employment Service (PUP) offices, the Fundacja Fly charity, and participation in industry events. Leadership is led by President of the Management Board Tomasz Lisiecki, with a management team spanning finance, HR/administration, safety coordination, and accounting.

Name

LKK

Website

https://lkk.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LKK is a Gdynia-based port services and HR solutions company serving Polish port terminal operators, logistics firms, and industrial manufacturers with stevedoring, heavy equipment operation, workforce recruitment, and certified operator training, including an award-winning VR simulator for offshore wind crew transfer vessel training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Stevedoring and Workforce Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Terminal Labor Supply & Workforce Management (Dock Labor, Gangs) (TLAHALAJ)

Keywords

• Port stevedoring services
• HR recruitment services
• Heavy equipment operations
• Operator training programs
• Workforce management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdynia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Stevedoring and Cargo Handling Services: Labour and equipment provision for cargo loading and unloading operations at ports and terminals, billed on an hourly basis per operator or equipment unit.
2. HR and Recruitment Services: Placement of skilled and unskilled workers into port, logistics, and industrial roles, with fees charged for recruitment and workforce management services.
3. Operator Training Services: Certification and training programs for heavy equipment operators including CTV VR simulator-based training, billed per course or session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LKK provides professional stevedoring services for port terminals, container terminals, bulk cargo, and general cargo, including loading/unloading operations, cargo securing, and work at heights. The company also delivers HR process support including competency assessments, career path planning, workforce audits, and certified operator training. It operates a dedicated training academy (Centrum Nowych Kompetencji / CNK) offering equipment operator courses and a proprietary VR-based CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) simulator developed with Flint Systems.

Product overview

LKK operates as a port services and HR solutions company with two core service lines: stevedoring services (cargo handling in ports, container terminals, bulk and general cargo) and HR process support (competency assessments, career planning, workforce audits, and professional training). The company also offers specialized VR-based training technology through the CTV simulator for offshore wind farm crew operations, developed in partnership with Flint Systems. Training services are delivered through the Centrum Nowych Kompetencji (CNK) brand, which provides equipment operator courses and VR simulator training. The portfolio includes various professional training courses, equipment maintenance services, and the Inspector-Ex digital equipment passporting system for operational management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stevedoring Services (Usługi przeładunkowe)

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful placement of workers across multiple recruitment categories in the Polish maritime and logistics sector

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASE Group / Grupa Technologiczna ASEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent and group company relationship. ASE Group (Grupa Technologiczna ASE) is the overarching technology and business group under which LKK operates, providing strategic direction and group-level resources.
• Flint SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D partnership for the development of the CTV VR Simulator — a virtual reality training platform for Crew Transfer Vessel operators. Flint Systems contributed R&D expertise to create the simulation technology.
• Centrum Nowych Kompetencji (CNK)minorOthersRelated training centre entity that collaborates with LKK on operator certification and skills development programs, including the CTV VR simulator training.
• Fundacja FlyminorOthersCharitable partnership focused on supporting Ukrainian refugees, providing employment opportunities and workforce integration services.
• Regional Employment Offices (PUP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with regional Public Employment Service offices (Powiatowy Urząd Pracy) for workforce sourcing, enabling LKK to access and recruit workers across the Pomorskie region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Work Service: Polish staffing and workforce solutions provider with industrial and logistics client focus. Directly comparable to LKK's HR recruitment and industrial workforce placement business, competing for similar Polish enterprise customers.
• Personnel Service: Polish temporary work and recruitment agency serving industrial, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. Directly comparable to LKK's HR and temporary staffing services targeting similar enterprise clients in Poland.
• Gi Group: European staffing firm providing industrial, logistics, and HR process solutions across multiple countries. Comparable to LKK's HR services line for industrial and logistics workforce placement, particularly within Poland and Central Europe.
• Euroports: European port terminal operator providing stevedoring, cargo handling, and terminal services across multiple countries. Directly comparable to LKK as a competing provider of port labour, equipment, and operational services to European terminal operators.

Broad incumbents

• DP World: Global port operator and terminal services provider with stevedoring capabilities across many geographies. Comparable to LKK as a broader incumbent offering cargo handling and terminal operations, though at vastly larger scale than LKK's Polish-focused operation.
• PSA International: One of the world's largest port operators, providing stevedoring and terminal services globally. Comparable as an incumbent in port cargo handling and terminal operations; LKK operates as a much smaller specialist within PSA's broader market.
• ICTSI: Global container terminal operator with stevedoring and port services across emerging and developed markets. Comparable to LKK as an incumbent port services provider, though ICTSI operates owned terminals whereas LKK provides external labour and equipment.

Others

• VSTEP: Netherlands-based developer of maritime and offshore simulation software, including NAUTIS simulators used for vessel and offshore training. Comparable to LKK's CTV VR Simulator as a maritime/CTV simulation technology peer.
• Wärtsilä (Voyager / Maritime Simulation): Global marine technology and services provider whose maritime simulation business (formerly Transas) competes in the same VR/simulation training category as LKK's CTV VR Simulator, though with global rather than Polish focus.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Provider of maritime simulation and training technology, including offshore vessel simulators. Comparable to LKK's CTV VR Simulator as a peer in maritime simulation, though at much larger scale and broader product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Tak_Robert
• Facebookfacebook.com/lkkpoland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lkk

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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