VOC Port Sets New Benchmark in Renewable Energy Cargo Handling
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Port Wings News Network:
V.O. Chidambaranar Port on 21 August 2025 created a new milestone with the successful export of 101 windmill blades in a ship, marking the first time such a large number of blades have been shipped from the Port. This achievement surpasses the earlier record of 75 blades exported on 25 March 2025, setting a new benchmark in renewable energy cargo handling.
Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, Deputy Chairperson, joined the senior officers of the Port in celebrating this achievement and extended his congratulations to all the stakeholders for their remarkable contribution to this success. Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, VOC PA, stated in his message that the successful handling and export of 101 windmill blades in a single ship reflects the Port’s efficiency, capability, and commitment to supporting India’s renewable energy mission.
Through this significant export, the Port has achieved a total handling of 1,158 windmill blades up to 21 August, 2025, in the current financial year 2025–26, registering a 5 percent increase over the 1,099 blades handled up to the month of August in the previous financial year 2024-25.
The blades, manufactured by Vestas, are being shipped to the United States through the vessel MV BBC Santiago. The shipment was handled at Additional Berth-I, where two harbour mobile cranes operated by Imcola along with vessel cranes ensured safe and efficient loading. Logistics support was provided by Maersk and Shore handling services by NTC Logistics, with M/s Marcons Ship Management Pvt. Ltd. serving as the Vessel Agent and Pearl Shipping & Chartering as the Stevedore. Each blade measures approximately 59.18 metres in length, requiring specialized handling and dedicated storage arrangements. The Port has specialized infrastructure including dedicated storage area of 1,00,000 square metres within the customs-notified area, for accommodating such over-dimensional cargo. Congestion-free road connectivity and the availability of a skilled workforce were also key enablers for this historic achievement.
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