Global logistics provider Geodis has been on hand to support construction of the Les Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) pilot project in France, completing the transport and float-off of three wind turbine foundations with a combined weight of 2,500 tonnes.
In partnership with Eiffage Metal and managed by Geodis, the operation was completed between April-June 2025. The move took place within the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM), from the Eiffage Darsette site to the Carfos terminal in Fos-sur-Mer, both in France.
With the EFGL pilot project – one of the largest floating offshore wind farms in the world – an extensive engineering phase was needed for the recent scope of work, including the design of grillage and sea fastening systems, precise ballasting calculations and close collaboration with local port authorities.
For the float-offs, Geodis mobilised a semi-submersible barge. This process involved a carefully sequenced ballasting operation to ground the barge and allow the floaters to be safely launched into the water, and – despite strict weather requirements – the float-offs were executed without incident.
Last month, Geodis opened an office in Guadalajara, Mexico.
