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Heavy transport

BladeLifter G4 Redefines Rotor Blade Transport for Wind Farms

Steil Kranarbeiten, renowned for its expertise in crane operations, is lauding the latest innovation from TII Scheuerle as a transformative advancement in rotor blade transportation. The fourth-generation BladeLifter G4 introduces…

Energy

Hiab Secures EUR 5 Million Order for Offshore Wind Turbine Cranes

Hiab, a division of Cargotec, has landed a significant EUR 5 million order for loader cranes destined for use in offshore wind turbines. The order, recorded in Cargotec’s Q1 2024…

Offshore

KENC Wins DEME Engineering Contracts for Offshore Wind

KENC Secures Engineering Contracts with DEME for Offshore Wind ProjectsKENC Engineering has announced securing multiple contracts with offshore energy giant DEME. The agreements entail a wide-ranging scope of work, including…

Heavy transport

New Wind Tower Adapter Enhances Transport Solutions

Faymonville has introduced a revolutionary addition to its range: the wind tower adapter with a free rotation device, mounted on a 4+7 dolly trailer. This innovative solution fills a crucial…

Offshore

Van Oord Initiates Reclamation for Offshore Wind Quay in Estonia

Van Oord has commenced reclamation work for a new quay at Paldiski South Harbour in Estonia, aimed at expediting the growth of offshore wind energy in Estonia and the Baltic…

Heavy transport

Sarens Transports 54 Offshore Wind Farm Jackets

Sarens, in response to a client’s request, efficiently handled the offloading, transportation, and loading-out of 54 1450-ton jackets for the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm in Sløvågen, Norway. Originating…

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Liebherr Crawler Dozers: Paving the Way for Efficient Wind Turbine Construction

In a world witnessing the urgent need for renewable energy solutions, the Liebherr Group’s close ties with the wind energy sector are proving pivotal in revolutionizing system solutions and dimensions.…

Wind Energy

Sarens Projects Boosts Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Initiative

Sarens Projects in the USA is proud to announce its pivotal role in supporting Virginia International Terminals (VIT) at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT), the epicenter for offshore wind ventures,…

Wind Energy

Vestas Secures 135 MW Order for U.S. Wind Project 

Vestas has secured a significant 135 MW order to power an undisclosed wind project in the USA. The order comprises 30 state-of-the-art V163-4.5 MW turbines, which represent Vestas’ latest high-capacity…

Heavy transport

Collett Completes Transport of 88 Wind Turbine Components

Collett, a leading logistics provider, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully delivering 88 wind turbine components for the Drumlins Park Wind Farm project in Ireland. Working in collaboration with…

Cranes

Liebherr’s Comprehensive Crane Solutions Find Favor in Brazil

Liebherr is making waves in Brazil with its extensive range of services, including the sale of used cranes, catering to the diverse needs of companies involved in sectors such as…

Cranes

Liebherr Crane Overcomes High Winds in Wind Turbine Gearbox Swap

A Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 mobile crane recently demonstrated its resilience by replacing a defective gearbox on an 18-year-old wind turbine at the “Steinriegel” wind farm in Styria, Austria. The challenging…

Energy

Aeolus Installs First Turbine at South Fork Wind Farm

Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus has achieved a milestone by installing the first of 12 turbines at the South Fork offshore wind farm, marking a significant step for New…

Heavy lifting

Modulift Boosts Wind Energy Expansion with Colombian Wind Tower Lift

The burgeoning demand for renewable energy sources has fueled the adoption of Modulift’s innovative spreader beams in wind energy projects globally. In a recent development, G2 Ocean, a prominent global…

Wind Energy

Seaway7 Awarded Major Offshore Wind Contract in Poland

Seaway7, a part of the Subsea7 Group, has officially secured a substantial contract from Equinor and Polenergia for the inter-array cables of the MFW Bałtyk II and MFW Bałtyk III…

Heavy lifting

Allelys Achieves Milestone in Dogger Bank B Onshore Converter Station Project

Allelys has marked a significant achievement by completing the second of three project phases for the Dogger Bank B onshore converter station, a vital component of the world’s largest offshore…

Cranes

Liebherr LG 1750 Enhances Capacity for Onshore Wind Projects in the UK and Ireland

Global Wind Projects, an UK provider of crane and installation services for wind turbines, has collaborated with its sister company, Global Crane Services, to reinforce their shared crane fleet by…

Heavy lifting

Jan De Nul Chooses Jumbo-SAL for Offshore Wind Steel Installation

In mid-July 2023, the vessel mobilization for MV Lone was successfully completed, marking the commencement of the execution phase. In Emden, MV Lone underwent various enhancements, including the installation of…

Cranes

Mammoet Completes Assembly of Massive PTC210-DS Crane for Wind Industry Project

Mammoet has successfully assembled its colossal PTC210-DS ring crane, one of the largest in its fleet, in Rotterdam. This massive 210,000-ton meter crane, boasting a maximum lift capacity of 3,200…

Cranes

Swiss Wind Power Gets a Lift with Liebherr Cranes

Wind energy in Switzerland accounts for a small fraction of the nation’s energy mix, contributing just 0.25% of the total electricity production, primarily dominated by hydropower. However, recent developments in…

Transport

Combilift’s Combi-LC Revolutionizing Offshore Wind Transportation

Combilift has made an entry into the offshore wind sector by unveiling its latest innovation – the Combi-LC. This product, born from collaboration between Combilift and Siemens Gamesa, is set…

Heavy transport

New Transport System Cuts Costs for Giant Monopiles

Mammoet has unveiled an innovative solution to address the growing challenges of transporting and storing massive XXL monopiles for offshore wind turbines. These cylindrical steel foundations, which anchor turbines to…

Heavy transport

Kuehne+Nagel to Transport Wind Turbines to NEOM, Saudi Arabia

In a significant development, Kuehne+Nagel has clinched a crucial contract with Envision Energy, one of the world’s leading wind turbine supplier. The task at hand is transporting 190 wind turbine…

Lifting

France’s First Floating Wind Farm Takes Shape

The Provence Grand Large offshore wind farm in France is the country’s first pilot floating wind farm. It consists of three 8.4 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy,…

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