Peel Ports Clydeport in the UK has handled six wind turbines, including 80.5 m-long blades, at its King George V Dock in Glasgow – the largest turbines ever received at the site.
The turbines arrived onboard the vessel BBC Riase from China and have since been transported to a wind farm project near Ayrshire.
According to operator Peel Ports, the handling of the components was only possible thanks to the group’s recent investment at the port to improve the movement of such project cargo.
Jim McSporran, port director at Peel Ports Clydeport, added: “The recent GBP3 million [USD4 million] investment in our new egress road and supporting terminal infrastructure has significantly enhanced our capability to support complex and oversized project cargo like this. This is a clear demonstration of how we’re futureproofing our operations to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector and help deliver on national net-zero ambitions.”
The new road, which was completed in spring this year, provides a more efficient route for oversized cargo to Scotland’s major road network. The manoeuvring space for large pieces of cargo was previously limited, restricting operational capability.
The investment followed a record year for the facility in 2024, handling over 1,000 wind energy components that year. More than 100 turbines and 800 wind turbine components will also be processed at the site over the next 12 months.
