Tianjin wind turbine blades set sail overseas

Recently, a batch of streamlined wind turbine blades were transported by specialized transport vehicles to the Tianjin Port terminal, and the gantry crane accurately lifted them onto the bulk carrier "XING LUO88". The batch of wind turbine blades manufactured by Elm (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will be shipped overseas for the construction of local green energy projects.

As the core component for capturing wind energy, wind turbine blades are directly related to the overall efficiency, load, and lifespan of the machine, "said Xu Hui, the head of Elm (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Modern large blades commonly use composite hollow shell structures, with mainstream lengths ranging from 50 to 120 meters, which have extremely high requirements for manufacturing processes and structural safety, while also posing special challenges for customs clearance, lifting, and logistics.

Faced with the challenges of excessively long blades, wide land occupation, difficult reshipment, and high requirements for lifting accuracy, Tianjin Customs closely cooperates with export enterprises and port units to grasp blade specifications and export plans, comprehensively consider factors such as cargo size, port site, and transportation routes, and reasonably plan regulatory processes. By optimizing yard layout and designing reshipment routes, the site resources are maximized to reserve sufficient operating space for ultra long wind turbine blades.

We have established a real-time docking mechanism for ship dynamics, sorted out customs clearance and loading operation plans in advance, scientifically allocated regulatory manpower, and achieved seamless connection between ship berthing and departure, cargo clearance, and loading operations, ensuring the smooth sailing of large cargo, "said the person in charge of the Comprehensive Business Department 2 of Tianjin Xingang Customs under Tianjin Customs. The customs focus on the export demand of green energy industries such as wind power equipment, optimize regulatory measures, deepen "customs port linkage", and continuously improve the level of customs clearance facilitation.

It is reported that Tianjin Port has specialized bulk cargo heavy lift berths and large cargo operation sites, equipped with professional equipment for heavy lifting and large cargo transportation. It can efficiently undertake the loading, unloading, and storage of irregular large cargo such as ultra long wind turbine blades and overweight tower tubes. It can also plan exclusive operation routes according to needs and adapt to the needs of wind power equipment over limit operations. Combined with a convenient customs clearance environment, Tianjin Port has become an important export port for local and surrounding areas such as Shenyang and Qinhuangdao for wind turbines and components.