Q3 Heavy Lift

What Q3 Heavy Lift does

Q3 Heavy Lift is the field-execution arm of Q3 Group, a privately held Dutch heavy lift and heavy transport specialist founded in 2016 and headquartered in Moerdijk, Zuid-Holland. The company provides engineered lifting, heavy transport, project logistics, and installation services to enterprise clients in offshore energy (notably offshore wind, oil and gas, and subsea), industrial construction, and maritime transport. Core service lines are organized as Q3 Heavy Lift (lifts and transport execution), Q3 Logistics (movement of goods and equipment), Q3 Projects (cargo securing, lashing, and installation), and Q3 Asia (regional extension into Taiwan), with a branded SQ3 methodology framework and in-house engineering plus 3D modeling applied across all divisions.

The operating model is asset-intensive, built around an owned fleet that includes SPMTs with over 100 axle lines, mobile and crawler cranes, Power Pack Units in 110 kW, 202 kW, and 368 kW configurations, trucks up to 250 tons capacity, and supporting RoRo ramps, skid systems, jacking systems, and trailers. Revenue is generated on a project-based, quote-driven basis, with pricing determined by equipment requirements, duration, transport distance, and operational complexity; billing cadences are described as multi-year contracts but are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales executed by the founder and a small named sales, operations, and HSEQ team, supported by LinkedIn, Instagram, and a portfolio of completed projects as marketing channels. The company serves a roster of enterprise customers that includes Van Oord Marine, Allseas, Subsea 7, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, Mammoet-Giant, Brabo Maritime Services, BOW Terminal Eemshaven, Europoort Construction, Wimorost Construction, and Borealis, with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company.

Name

Q3 Heavy Lift

Legal name

Q3 Group

Website

https://q3heavylift.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Q3 Heavy Lift, the execution arm of Dutch Q3 Group, delivers engineered heavy lifting, SPMT-based heavy transport, and project logistics for enterprise clients in offshore energy, industrial construction, and maritime transport, operating an owned equipment fleet across the Netherlands and Taiwan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Lift and Transport Services

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Motor Vehicle Towing (488410)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Power Projects (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power Generation) (TLACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Plants & Process Equipment (EPC/Turnkey Projects) (TLACAIAA), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH), Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Site Delivery, Installation Support & On-Site Supervision (Door-to-Site) (TLACAIAM)

Keywords

• Heavy lift services
• Heavy transport logistics
• SPMT operations
• Industrial crane services
• Project cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Moerdijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Heavy Lift Services: Project-based revenue from complex lifting operations including crane services, precision lifting, and installation for industrial and maritime projects.
2. Heavy Transport Logistics: Revenue from transporting ultra-heavy loads using SPMTs, trucks, and trailers. Includes both on-site and public road transport operations.
3. Project Logistics: Cargo securing, lashing, and installation services for maritime and industrial transport projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Q3 Heavy Lift (part of Q3 Group) provides project-based heavy lift execution, heavy transport logistics, and specialized cargo securing/lashing/installation services for enterprise clients in offshore energy, industrial construction, and maritime sectors. The company operates an owned fleet of SPMTs (over 100 axle lines), mobile and crawler cranes, Power Pack Units, trucks up to 250 tons, and skidding/jacking systems, supported by in-house engineering and 3D modeling to plan and execute complex lifting and transport operations.

Product overview

Q3 Heavy Lift is the field-execution arm of Q3 Group — a full-service provider of heavy lift, logistics, project cargo, and engineering solutions. The company operates a platform-plus-divisions model: the core Heavy Lift division handles lifting and transport execution; Logistics manages supply chain and goods movement; Projects delivers cargo securing, lashing, and installation for maritime and industrial transport; Asia extends the full portfolio to Taiwan and broader Asian markets; and SQ3 represents an internal branded process framework. Engineering and 3D Modeling is offered as a cross-cutting capability underpinning all service lines. The company also maintains a owned fleet of transport and lifting equipment (mobile/crawler cranes, SPMTs, PPU units, RoRo ramps, skid/jacking systems, trucks, and trailers) that underpins all service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SQ3: Service division offering specialized solutions within Q3 Group's portfolio.

Products and services

• Heavy Lift Hands-on engineered heavy lift service executing complex lifting operations and heavy transport for industrial and maritime contexts. Skilled field teams turn engineered plans into action with precision and safety.
• Logistics Heavy transport and supply chain logistics services managing the movement of goods, equipment, and materials, transforming complex logistics challenges into seamless, safe, and efficient operations.
• Projects Preparation and execution of cargo securing, lashing, and installation for maritime and industrial transport projects, bringing structure, safety, and precision to complex operations.
• Asia (Q3 Asia) Regional extension of Q3 Group's full scope of services — heavy lift, logistics, and projects — to the Asian market via a Kaohsiung, Taiwan office.
• SQ3 Sub-brand/service division offering specialized solutions within the Q3 Group portfolio; specific capabilities are not detailed in available source material.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful execution of complex operations including relocating 155-ton main frames, precision transport in extreme cold conditions, and lifting over obstacles without removal

Named customers10 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Europoort Construction B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQ3 has been thinking along with Europoort Construction right from the start and supported them in executing projects as efficiently and safely as possible. Their solution-focused approach and professionalism make them a trusted partner for complex heavy lifting and transport operations.
• Wimorost Construction B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQ3 Group supported Wimorost Construction with complex heavy transports, both on-site and on public roads. Their flexibility, engineering expertise, and hands-on approach made a real difference. Client appreciated being fully relieved of concerns throughout the process.
• Brabo Maritime ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQ3 Group has proven to be a reliable and creative partner for Brabo Maritime Services for heavy lift and heavy transport challenges. They have worked together on several engineering projects and also for operations activities.
• BOW Terminal EemshavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilestone partnership with BOW Terminal Eemshaven serving as an important hub for monopile storage and onshore logistical activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Terex: Global heavy equipment manufacturer producing cranes, aerial work platforms, and materials processing equipment. Comparable in the equipment categories Q3 deploys (cranes, material handling) but does not compete directly as a project service provider.
• Konecranes: Global manufacturer and servicer of cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment. Overlaps with Q3 in the heavy lifting equipment category but operates as a broad industrial OEM rather than a specialized project lift-and-transport service provider.

Direct peers

• Fagioli: Italian heavy lift and specialized transport specialist with comparable SPMT, hydraulic gantry, and engineered rigging capability. Serves overlapping industrial, energy, and offshore customers in Europe and internationally.
• Sarens: Belgian-headquartered global heavy lift and crane rental company with large SPMT and crane fleets serving offshore wind, oil & gas, and industrial construction. Closest like-for-like competitor to Q3's asset-based engineered heavy lift model.
• BigLift Shipping: Dutch-based heavy lift shipping and project cargo operator specializing in breakbulk and oversized cargo. Comparable in maritime-oriented heavy project cargo work, particularly for energy and offshore clients.
• Mammoet: Global #1 heavy lift and transport specialist operating SPMTs, crawler cranes, and engineered transport services. Directly comparable service offering and target customers; notably also a current Q3 client (Mammoet-Giant) on the SL8 barge project.
• Van der Spek: Dutch crane rental and heavy transport company serving construction, port, and industrial clients in the Benelux region. Direct regional peer with overlapping crawler crane, mobile crane, and abnormal transport services.
• Wagenborg: Dutch heavy lift, abnormal transport, and shipping company headquartered in the Netherlands. Direct regional peer given shared Dutch base, similar SPMT/heavy haul services, and overlap in offshore wind and industrial project logistics.

Regional players

• Collett & Sons: UK-based heavy haul and abnormal load transport specialist with SPMT and engineered transport capability. Similar asset-heavy model but operates primarily in the UK market, complementing rather than directly competing with Q3 in Benelux.
• de Boer / Internationaal Transportbedrijf De Boer: Dutch heavy and abnormal transport specialist focused on industrial relocation and oversized cargo in the Netherlands and neighboring regions. Direct regional peer for the heavy transport component of Q3's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/q3-heavy-lift
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/q3-heavy-lift
• Instagraminstagram.com/q3heavylift

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Q3 Heavy Lift