Silvasti and DENZAI Form Capital, Business Alliance
DENZAI and Silvasti team at Breakbulk Europe in May, 2026. Center: Ville Silvasti, Kohki Uemura.
The Two Companies Will Jointly Work on Complex Projects in Europe, Japan and APAC
Kuljetusliike Ville Silvasti Oy (CEO: Ville Silvasti; hereinafter: “Silvasti”) and DENZAI International Holdings Pte. Ltd. (President & CEO: Kohki Uemura; hereinafter: “DENZAI”) are pleased to announce a business and capital partnership aimed at delivering integrated transport, crane, and installation services. The collaboration brings together Silvasti’s position as one of Northern Europe’s leading special-transport logistics providers with DENZAI’s heavy-lift crane capabilities and proven project-execution expertise, offering developers, EPC contractors, and manufacturers a seamless, single-source solution.
DENZAI and Silvasti will offer combined fleets, engineering, and project-management resources to pursue energy, offshore wind, heavy lifting and specialized transport opportunities across Europe, Japan and the APAC region.
The partnership is designed to shorten project timelines, and deliver greater reliability on increasingly complex projects. Customers gain access to a wider range of capabilities from a single, trusted source, simplifying their supply chain and enhancing efficiency while meeting international standards in quality, safety, and productivity.
As part of the partnership, DENZAI President & CEO Kohki Uemura will join the Board of Silvasti as Director.
Comment from Ville Silvasti, CEO, Silvasti
“We are delighted to begin this partnership with Kohki-san and his team. By combining DENZAI’s renowned Japanese precision in heavy-lift engineering and Asia’s strongest heavy-lift asset base with Silvasti’s decades of experience in specialized transport and the successful execution of onshore wind projects, we are creating a unique offering for our customers. Our ambition is to bring together the very best strengths of two family-owned companies with deep expertise and shared values from Asia and Europe. I also believe our cultures have more in common than many people realize. Both Finns and Japanese tend to speak less, but when we do, we mean what we say.”
Comment from Kohki Uemura, President & CEO, DENZAI
“Silvasti is a leading transport and logistics company with a strong footprint across the Nordics and the Baltics. Together, we’re building a partnership that delivers complete, end-to-end project capabilities to energy and infrastructure clients across the whole of Europe, Japan, and the wider APAC region.”
About Silvasti
Silvasti is the leading provider of project logistics and special transport services in Northern Europe, with headquarters in Jyväskylä, Finland. In addition to logistics services, the company has also introduced the innovative TCI-concept for the wind industry in Europe, combining transport, cranes and installation into one comprehensive solution, increasing efficiency and lowering costs of onshore wind farm construction and maintenance operations.
Originally founded in 1971, Silvasti has a long experience of solving even the seemingly impossible logistical challenges. Innovative mindset, attention to detail and efficient operations have ensured the company’s success over the past 55 years. Modern crane and transport fleet managed and operated by experts in their respective fields ensure the successful completion of even the most challenging projects.
With 140 employees and offices in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Germany, the company has a strong foothold in the Nordic, Baltic and European markets.
About DENZAI
DENZAI is a global leader in providing engineered heavy lifting and specialized heavy transport services through expert solutions and innovative strategies. Backed by a fleet of state-of-the-art cranes and equipment, and a team of highly skilled engineers, operators, and specialists, DENZAI delivers a one-stop solution for complex logistical challenges.
Founded in 1972 in Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan, DENZAI has more than 1,300 employees, headquarters in Japan and Singapore, and offices in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Poland, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, UAE, Ukraine, USA and Vietnam.
With more than 50 years of experience, we continue to meet our clients’ evolving needs, including actively leading the development of renewable energy with our expertise in the installation, operation and maintenance of onshore and offshore wind turbines. For more information, visit https://denzai.group/ or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
