DB Schenker Propels India's Energy Transition with Turbines
For DB Schenker, a veritable giant in the logistics realm, embarking on towering projects is pretty much the norm.
Its latest venture? Moving 240 wind turbine blades from Sheyang in China to Kandla Port in India on behalf of Envision Energy — renowned for its commitment to clean technology and standing as India’s foremost wind turbine provider.
In tackling this mammoth and intricate logistics challenge, DB Schenker is throwing its weight behind India’s mission to establish a reliable and green power infrastructure.
“DB Schenker is a world-leading logistics partner for renewable energy projects,” said Daniel Wieland, Senior Vice President Global Projects & Industry Solutions at DB Schenker.
“This large-scale logistics project of safely transporting wind turbine blades demonstrates DB Schenker’s unparalleled project management and technical capabilities. Our teams in China and India are collaborating intensively and fulfilling this assignment with the highest efficiency and reliability.”
DB Schenker: Leading the pack in logistics
DB Schenker employs a workforce of more than 72,000 staff across 1,850 locations in 130 countries, solidifying its place as a global logistics authority.
The 152-year-old powerhouse provides leading land, air and sea transport services, coupled with all-encompassing logistics and global supply chain management solutions from a singular source. Eagerly pursuing a sustainable logistics future, DB Schenker invests in cutting-edge transport methods, green energy, and low-emission products for its clientele.
A leap from fossil fuels to renewable energy
DB Schenker’s commitment to Envision Energy is steered by its skilled Global Projects & Industry Solutions team, overseeing the entire process from collection and export clearance to loading, unloading and sea freight, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
An impressive 240 wind turbine blades are making their way from the Sheyang factory to Kandla Port from May to December 2024. The total transport volume clocks in at nearly 274,000 cubic metres, tipping the scales at 4,600 tonnes.
Each blade stretches 76.8 metres long and tips the scales at over 19 tonnes, with a single wind turbine’s reach exceeding the height of the Statue of Liberty.
- 240 wind turbine blades, each 76.8 metres long and weighing more than 19 tons
- The 153.6-metre span of each wind turbine is taller than New York’s Statue of Liberty
- A total transport volume of almost 274,000 cubic metres and weight of 4,600 tons
“We’re thrilled to further India’s transition from conventional fossil fuels to sustainable alternatives,” Thorsten Meincke, Member of the Management Board for Air and Ocean Freight at DB Schenker, enthuses.
“As India forges ahead in its development, economic prosperity is closely intertwined with energy production. Supplying 80 wind turbines is instrumental in fostering both a stable and greener energy supply,” Meincke adds.
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