Peel Ports Clydeport has invested GBP3 million (USD4.1 million) to develop an egress road at its King George V (KGV) Dock in Glasgow to support the handling of wind turbine components.
Designed to improve the movement of these components through the port, the road will provide a more efficient route for oversized cargo and reduce operational hold-ups, as the manoeuvring space for large pieces of cargo was previously limited, leaving operations exposed to delays.
The investment follows a record year for the facility with regard to wind turbine handling, with over a thousand components processed at the site in 2024. More than 100 turbines and 800 wind turbine components will also be processed at the site over the next 12 months.
Jim McSporran, port director at Peel Ports Clydeport, said: “This significant investment will be hugely popular with the renewable energy sector, and help make our port an even more attractive option for larger wind component shipments.
“The fact larger project cargo will now more easily be able to move from the port to nearby main roads will support our aims to keep handling more of this cargo at the port in the months and years ahead. This project will also reduce delays and costs for moving such goods, as well as further improving the safety and efficiency of our port’s operations, so it’s a really positive move.”
