For the last decade, the renewable energy market has been noticeably growing across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
With ample wind resources, countries like the UAE, KSA, Oman, and recently Qatar have already launched mega wind projects to increase their reliance on clean energy and sustainable power sources by 2030.
That is why we have seen a significant increase in the imports of wind turbines over the past few years. However, shipping wind turbines still presents unique logistical challenges.
Modern onshore wind turbines are considered oversized and heavy-lift cargo stand over 200 meters tall, and major components can weigh over 100 tons. The nacelle alone often exceeds 50 tons, while 112-meter blades can tip the scales at 40 tons each.
Turbine parts journey vast distances—by road, rail, or sea—from factories in Europe or Asia to windy Middle East installation sites.
So, how do we prepare these gigantic structures for shipping? Here is inside knowledge of the logistical processes wind turbines undergo to keep their delivery on course. ⬇️