Island Projects
Trusted to Deliver Across Scotland's Islands
For more than 40 years, Streamline Shipping Group has supported some of the most complex and important projects across Orkney, Shetland and the wider Northern Isles. From hospitals and schools to energy infrastructure, decommissioning programmes, aerospace developments and major community initiatives, our teams provide the specialist logistics expertise needed to keep island projects moving.
With dedicated operations in Aberdeen, Kirkwall and Lerwick, extensive storage facilities, daily freight connections and specialist cargo handling equipment, we provide end-to-end logistics solutions for contractors, project teams, public sector organisations and businesses operating in some of the UK's most challenging locations.
Education & Community Infrastructure
Kirkwall Grammar School
Streamline's Northern Isles project experience includes logistics support associated with the development of Kirkwall Grammar School, one of Orkney's most significant public infrastructure investments.
Dounby Community School
Streamline supported the replacement and upgrade of playground facilities at Dounby Community School, transporting new playground equipment from Aberdeen to Orkney and helping create a modern outdoor space for local children.
The Peedie Retreat
Streamline is supporting The Peedie Retreat project at Inganess Beach, Orkney, by providing free transportation for materials, furnishings and specialist equipment for an accessible facility designed to support people living with cancer, MS and MND.
Energy & Industrial Projects
Sullom Voe Oil Terminal
For decades, Streamline has supported logistics associated with one of Europe's most significant oil terminals, providing specialist freight and logistics services to projects operating within the Northern Isles.
Shetland Gas Plant
Streamline's experience also includes major logistics support connected with the Shetland Gas Plant, helping project teams move freight, equipment and specialist cargo between mainland UK, Europe and Shetland.
162-Tonne Heavy Lift Project
One of Streamline's most complex project logistics operations involved the movement of a 162-tonne slugcatcher manifold from Marghera, Italy, to Shetland. The project included barge transfer, chartering of a heavy-lift vessel, specialist planning and SPMT offloading to meet critical construction deadlines.
Keltbray, Flotta
When engineering and construction contractor Keltbray required the movement of heavy plant and machinery to Flotta for oil-terminal decommissioning works, Streamline coordinated the complete logistics solution. Equipment was transported from southern England via Aberdeen, Kirkwall and local ferry services, using low loaders and heavy-haulage equipment to deliver oversized cargo safely to site.
Viking Energy Wind Farm
Streamline's Northern Isles project portfolio includes logistics support associated with Viking Energy Wind Farm, one of the largest onshore wind developments in the UK.
Aerospace & Innovation
SaxaVord Spaceport & HyImpulse
Streamline supports aerospace companies operating from Shetland, including logistics and customs support for HyImpulse and activities connected with SaxaVord Spaceport. The project has involved transporting specialist aerospace equipment between Germany and Shetland while managing complex international freight and customs requirements.
Future Logistics: Drone Delivery Trials
Working alongside Windracers and the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) programme, Streamline integrated autonomous cargo-drone operations into its island logistics network. Trials connected Eday, Westray and North Ronaldsay and involved the movement of medical samples, water tests, shellfish and general freight, demonstrating new possibilities for island connectivity.
Healthcare & Public Sector Projects
The New Balfour Hospital
Streamline's Northern Isles experience includes logistics support associated with the New Balfour Hospital project in Orkney, helping support the development of critical healthcare infrastructure serving island communities.
NHS & Community Support
Beyond large infrastructure projects, Streamline regularly supports healthcare and community initiatives throughout Orkney and Shetland, helping ensure supplies, specialist equipment and vital resources reach remote communities when needed.
Time-Critical Project Logistics
Not every project has the luxury of time.
One business-critical project saw Streamline coordinate an urgent engineering shipment from Romania to Westray, involving multiple courier vehicles, cargo aircraft, ferries and road transport connections. Despite adverse weather and complex routing requirements, the shipment was delivered within two days to support continued operations on the island.
Why Project Teams Choose Streamline
- 40+ years serving Orkney and Shetland
- Dedicated depots in Aberdeen, Kirkwall and Lerwick
- Heavy lift and project cargo expertise
- UK, European and international freight capability
- Warehousing, storage and consolidation services
- Customs clearance and international project support
- Proven experience supporting energy, construction, healthcare, aerospace, education and community projects across the Northern Isles
Whether you're delivering materials for a school development, supporting a major energy project, mobilising equipment for island construction works or moving specialist cargo across Europe, Streamline has the experience, infrastructure and local expertise to deliver with confidence.
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