Wind turbine blade transport ship

Where can I ship my wind turbines?

DSV has offices and representatives all over the world. With this global network and set-up, you have access to the know-how and vessels you need to move and ship your wind turbines wherever they need to be safely and efficiently – whether that’s an individual wind turbine, a blade or a turnkey solution for on- or offshore wind farms.

How are wind turbine blades delivered?

With wind turbines, it must be delivered to the wind farm site from the port of entry or the manufacturer. Some parts even need to be disassembled for shipping. However, the blades must be delivered in one piece. On average wind turbine blades’ size are 116 feet in length. They are still manageable for truck transportation at this length.

How to transport a wind turbine blade?

It takes a lot of planning on the side of your logistics company to transport one big wind turbine blade. A wind turbine blade trailer may need the use of a multi-axle trailer to transport such long, hefty blades. This will be the wisest option since a commercial wind turbine can take up to seven rigs just to complete a delivery.

How long should a wind turbine blade be?

As larger-scale blades and bigger turbines are developed—beyond 80 ft in length ranging up to 145 ft—utilizing trucks or helicopters to transport these blades in austere or landlocked territories becomes complex. Blade lengths will continue to grow in the future, particularly for offshore wind projects.

Are all wind turbine shipments the same?

No two wind turbine shipments are exactly the same; however, some common guidance is always useful. Vestas, GE and Siemens, as the largest producers of windmills, have their own transport manuals which needs to be strictly complied with. These manuals also require the appointment of experienced surveyors.

How do you transport a wind turbine?

You’ll need to research for wind turbine transporters who have access to trucks with flatbed trailers that can handle the oversized equipment’s size and weight. It takes a lot of planning on the side of your logistics company to transport one big wind turbine blade.