Portugal-based Laso Transportes is delivering 27 wind turbine blades in San Pancrazio Salentino, Italy, deploying its blade lifter equipment and tackling a 60 km route through both urban and rural areas.
The blades measure 79.8 m x 5.01 m x 3.45 m and weigh 28.4 tons (25.8 tonnes). To transport the components Laso is utilising its blade lifter trailers, which it described as an essential technology for the safe transport of large wind components along steep and winding roads.
“With an estimated duration of five weeks, the project stands out for its logistical and technical complexity, requiring precise international coordination and strong adaptability to diverse operational and cultural contexts,” Laso said.
The 60 km route from the port to the final destination is particularly demanding, Laso added. It crosses both urban and rural areas and requires meticulous planning and constant coordination among the teams involved. Tree trimming, repositioning of electrical cables and continuous cooperation with local authorities to ensure traffic control and the safe passage of blades have all been required.
Another challenge is language barriers, as the project involves a Chinese client, Spanish and French drivers and Italian subcontracted teams.
“This project marks another milestone in Laso’s international operations, showcasing our technical expertise and the strength of collaboration between teams from different countries,” added André Sequeira and José Gouveia, project managers.
HLPFI reported in September 2025 that Laso had moved a 637-tonne tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Lisbon General Drainage Plan (PGDL).
