About — Pelican Contracting N.V.

Our story

Founded in 2022. Built on three generations of experience.

Pelican Contracting N.V. was established in January 2022 with headquarters at Martin Luther Kingweg #35 in Paramaribo, Suriname — focused from day one on the heavy work: transport, lifting, civil construction, land preparation, earth moving, and contracting.

Today our operations extend across the border into Guyana, delivering equipment and aggregate products to regional clients who need transport they can count on.

— Founder · Featured in Surmac Magazine

B.Tech.

Johan Tammenga

An acclaimed and awarded 3rd generation CAT customer — raised around machinery and recognized across the regional heavy-equipment industry. Three generations of equipment experience are the foundation Pelican Contracting is built on.

◆ 3rd Generation CAT Customer

Johan Tammenga operating heavy equipment

— Alongside Johan

MSc.

Nigel Sloot

Engineering leadership — bringing technical rigor to transport and infrastructural operations.

Mr.

Gary Gajadin

Also raised around machinery — operational leadership grounded in deep equipment expertise.

Mission & Vision

Why we do what we do.

— Mission

The highest level of transportation services.

“Our long-term goal is to provide the highest level of transportation services as well as safe and timely deliveries, with fair and competitive pricing while providing a safe workplace for employees and maintaining integrity, fairness and honesty with customers and business partners.”

— Vision

Leading the way in transport & infrastructure.

“To operate a disciplined company in the transport & infrastructural works sector, leading the way to improvement for prompt and efficient services.”

What we stand for

Four values. Every decision.

From how we price a job to how we maintain our equipment — every choice runs through these four principles.

01

Integrity

Complying to the highest industry safety standards ensures the integrity of our equipment.

02

Fairness

Charging only for the services we provide and nothing more, guarantees you a fair deal.

03

Honesty

Knowing our capabilities and limits, so we can be honest to let you know what you can count on.

04

Expertise

Engineers and staff with decades of experience and continued improvement ensure quality of service.

Quality set in policy

ISO 9001:2015 — by design, not by accident.

Pelican Contracting's quality framework puts customer satisfaction at the center: safe and timely deliveries, fair and competitive pricing, and a safe workplace for employees — maintained with integrity, fairness and honesty.

Continuous Improvement

Continual improvement is ingrained in our ethos — we assess processes and implement corrective actions to enhance our quality management system, prioritizing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and active feedback loops.

International Standards

Our focus on service excellence involves adhering to international standards, utilizing proven technologies for efficiency, and integrating quality control measures directly into operations.

Employee Engagement

Employee involvement is paramount — fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning. We emphasize compliance, risk management, and a safety-first approach to every service.

Supplier Relationships

Strengthening supplier and partner relationships is crucial, marked by collaboration, regular evaluations, and a shared commitment to quality across every link in the chain.

Innovation & Sustainability

Innovation is core to our identity — embracing new technologies and providing custom solutions. Environmental responsibility guides our operations: sustainability, waste reduction, and responsible resource use.

Data-Driven Operations

Data-driven decision-making underpins our approach — utilizing data to gain insights, inform decisions, and optimize operations. The policy is regularly reviewed and aligned with strategic goals.

ISO 9001:2015 CertifiedPolicy reviewed regularly · Aligned with group strategic objectives

Where we operate

Operating Across Suriname & Guyana.

Headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname, we operate nationally and extend our services across the border into Guyana — making us the top choice for regional logistics in the Guiana Shield.

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Headquarters