The JSI Alliance—formed by Jumbo Shipping, SAL Heavy Lift, and Intermarine—has entered a new growth phase in Spain, expanding both its fleet capacity and service portfolio to support the Iberian and North African markets.
As part of its regional expansion strategy, the alliance has opened a new representative office in Bilbao, northern Spain, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and customer proximity. The office will coordinate directly with Noatum Maritime Services, JSI’s local partner, to provide end-to-end heavy-lift and project cargo logistics solutions, including port handling, chartering, and engineering support.
The initiative coincides with the introduction of JSI’s Orca-class heavy-lift vessels, designed for next-generation offshore wind and industrial modules. Several of these fuel-efficient and hybrid-ready ships are expected to operate regularly in Iberian waters, linking Spain with key European, Middle Eastern, and transatlantic routes.
A company spokesperson said that the move represents “a strategic step in expanding our footprint across southern Europe, improving service response times, and supporting growing renewable and industrial project cargo demand.”
JSI Alliance currently operates a fleet of around 75 heavy-lift and multipurpose vessels, combining Jumbo’s project-lifting expertise, SAL’s global engineering network, and Intermarine’s Americas-based liner services. The alliance’s model integrates ocean transport, technical lifting solutions, and onshore logistics management under a unified framework.
Through this expansion, JSI Alliance is positioning itself to capture increasing offshore energy and infrastructure logistics demand in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic corridors—sectors expected to grow steadily over the next decade.
