Peel Ports Clydeport has received its largest-ever wind turbines at King George V Dock in Glasgow, following a £3 million investment in new infrastructure.
The shipment, arriving on the BBC Raise from China, included six turbines with blades measuring 80.5 metres each, the biggest handled at the site to date. The components have since been transported to a wind farm project in Ayrshire.
The milestone was made possible by recent upgrades at the dock, including a new egress road and terminal infrastructure. The improvements allow for safer and more efficient movement of oversized cargo to Scotland’s road network.
“This is a major milestone for Peel Ports Clydeport and highlights our role in Scotland’s renewable energy journey,” said port director Jim McSporran. “Our investment has strengthened our ability to handle complex and oversized cargo, while supporting the nation’s net-zero goals.”
The Glasgow facility has become a key hub for Scotland’s renewables sector. Last year it processed more than a thousand turbine components, and it is set to handle another 100 turbines and 800 components in the coming year. Since 2005, King George V Dock has managed parts for over 1,200 turbines, representing more than a third of Scotland’s installed capacity.
