The Netherlands’ Buss Terminal Eemshaven has received a multi-million-euro investment to reinforce its quay and improve the seabed at the Julianahaven harbour.
The joint financing was facilitated by Groningen Seaports, Rabobank, the Groninger Groeifonds, and NV NOM, with additional support from a European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) grant. It will enable the terminal to handle multiple offshore projects at once.
“We see that offshore wind components are becoming larger and heavier — as are the vessels and equipment needed to handle them,” said Marc Wegman, managing director of Buss Terminal Eemshaven. “By reinforcing the quay and improving the seabed at the Julianahaven, we can continue to serve our clients in the years ahead and strengthen our competitive position.”
Since 2011, Buss Terminal Eemshaven has served as a base port for almost 20 large-scale offshore wind farms across the North Sea, providing logistics, storage, and pre-assembly of major wind components. With the quay upgrade, capacity will increase from 6-20 tonnes per sq m to 40 tonnes per sq m.
Earlier this year, Buss Terminal Eemshaven expanded its terminal and quay facilities.
