VOC Port achieves first-ever export of 101 windmill blades in a single ship
Aug 25, 2025
VOC Port has created a new milestone with the successful export of 101 windmill blades in a single ship on August 21, 2025, marking the first time such a large number of blades has been shipped from the port. This achievement surpasses the earlier record of 75 blades exported on March 25 this year, setting a new benchmark in renewable energy cargo handling.
Through this significant export, the port has achieved a total handling of 1,158 windmill blades up to August 21 in the current financial year 2025-26, registering a 5% increase over the 1,099 blades handled up to the month of August in 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 the vessel cranes, ensured safe and efficient loading. Logistics support was provided by Maersk and shore handling services by NTC Logistics, with Marcons Ship Management serving as the Vessel Agent and Pearl Shipping & Chartering as the Stevedore.
Each blade measures approximately 59.18 metres in length, requiring specialised handling and dedicated storage arrangements. The port has specialised 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 the key enablers for this historic achievement.
Mr 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. Mr Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, said 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, as per a V. O. Chidambaranar Port Authority release.
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