The Port of Southampton is strengthening its position as a vital link in the UK’s renewable energy supply chains as it grows its partnership with Vestas, a global leader in sustainable wind energy technology.

Working closely with Williams Shipping and the Vestas manufacturing facility on the Isle of Wight, the Port of Southampton has become a strategic hub for the safe storage and onward export of onshore wind turbine blades for both UK and International projects. The Vestas facility is the UK’s only dedicated onshore wind turbine factory and a major contributor to the local economy.

Each blade - 68 metres in length - is produced on the Isle of Wight before being transported across the Solent by Williams Shipping. The company’s specialist logistics team manages the complex operation, moving the blades via barge from factory to port storage.

Paul Reeves, head of commercial at Southampton’s owner Associated British Ports (ABP) said: “We are proud to support Vestas and play our part in the wider renewable energy supply chain. Handling components of this scale requires expertise, coordination and commitment across multiple partners, and this operation highlights just how effectively the region can work together.

“As the demand for sustainable energy grows, Southampton Port stands ready to support the infrastructure that will power a greener future.”