Wind and offshore energy
For companies delivering wind and offshore projects who need a partner experienced in oversized cargo.
Cartrag organises transport of components - turbines, towers, transformers, generators and steel structural elements. Imports from Asia and Europe, exports from Poland, handling of Baltic projects. Every shipment is run by a dedicated contact with project cargo experience.
Typical cargo in wind and offshore energy
| Cargo type | Characteristics | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| Wind turbine blades | 60-90 m length, specialist transport | Dimensions, surface damage |
| Towers and tower sections | Steel elements, large diameters | Point loads, corrosion |
| Transformers and generators | Very large weight, point loads | Vibration, transport position |
| Turbine nacelles | Large dimensions, high value | Dimensions, anti-corrosion protection |
| Offshore structural elements | Steel, irregular shapes | Corrosion, loads |
| Cables and electrical equipment | Large reels, significant weight | Deformation, moisture |
Logistics challenges in wind and offshore energy
Wind and offshore projects set sea forwarding requirements beyond standard container transport:
- Dimensions that exclude a standard container. Turbine blades, towers and nacelles require conventional vessels, heavy-lift or platforms and an individual transport design.
- Schedule precision. A delivery delay shifts the entire farm assembly schedule. The forwarder coordinates transport with the contractor, terminal and installation crew.
- Permits and road route. The road leg requires a route survey, GDDKiA permits and often pilot car escorts.
- Anti-corrosion protection. Steel elements exposed to salt water for 30-50 days require professional protection before loading.
- Coordination of multiple stages. OOG transport for the energy sector combines sea freight, the road leg and transhipments - all stages synchronised in one schedule.
How Cartrag serves wind and offshore energy
Cartrag organises transport of wind and offshore components as a logistics project - from feasibility analysis to delivery at the installation site. Every shipment is run by a dedicated contact with project cargo experience.
- For oversized cargo: selection of the method (flat rack, open top, heavy-lift, RO-RO), carrier booking, coordination with the port terminal.
- For the road leg: route survey, GDDKiA permits, pilot car escort organisation.
- For corrosion-prone steel elements: professional anti-corrosion protection as part of the Container Packing service.
- For multi-stage projects: one point of contact coordinating sea freight, transhipments and road transport in a single schedule.
Transport services for wind and offshore energy
| Service | When in wind energy |
|---|---|
| OOG / Project Cargo | Turbines, towers, nacelles, transformers, offshore structural elements |
| FCL | Electrical equipment, cables, components that fit in a container |
| Container Packing | Anti-corrosion protection of steel elements, securing of high-value components |
Certificates and requirements in wind and offshore transport
| Requirement | Scope of Cartrag's handling |
|---|---|
| Carrier acceptance for OOG cargo | Booking with confirmation of special cargo acceptance |
| GDDKiA road permits | Organisation of abnormal transport permits |
| Route survey | Verification of the route for viaducts, bridges and road bearing capacity |
| OOG customs documentation | Bill of lading with OOG annotations, import and export clearance |
| OOG cargo insurance | Policy matched to oversized cargo risks |
Wind and offshore transport - frequently asked questions
Blades (60-90 m) require a conventional vessel or heavy-lift ship. Cartrag runs the whole process - dimensional analysis, carrier selection, terminal coordination, delivery to the installation site.
Preparation - analysis, permits, booking - from a few days to a few weeks. Sea transit on Asian routes is approximately 30-50 days.
Yes - coordination with terminals in Gdańsk and Gdynia, customs handling and road transport to the installation site.
GDDKiA permits, a route survey and pilot car escorts. Cartrag organises all road formalities.
Yes, with no minimum volume and no long-term contract required to start.
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