Challenges facing the Wind Energy Market

Moving wind turbine components from the factory floor to the project site, which is often remote and offshore, is not easy. It involves handling sensitive and valuable components that extend well over a hundred feet in length and can weigh several tons.

Furthermore, wind turbine projects need exact planning and time management so that components from various suppliers are on the construction site at the right time without any delays. Thus, visibility, special equipment and timely delivery are highly relevant to the Wind Energy Market.

Agility Wind Energy Solutions

Furthermore, wind turbine projects need exact planning and time management so that components from various suppliers are on the construction site at the right time without any delays. Thus, visibility, special equipment and timely delivery are highly relevant to the Wind Energy Market.

In response to the demands of this unique industry, Agility’s Wind Energy Solutions are designed to deliver the right components, at the right place, at the right time. The transportation of windmill components requires logistics specialists with an international network, the facility to consolidate and store, the access to specialized equipment and a Tracking Tool to provide visibility throughout the supply chain.

Wind Energy Experts

The Agility solution for the Wind Energy Industry included utilizing our experts and their collective experience. Their extensive knowledge spans a variety of industries, and combined with our network of freight forwarding products, specialty businesses, and logistics expertise, created a solution that answered the specific requirements of the Wind Energy Industry.

All projects start with careful planning for the consolidation of components from various suppliers, the optimal routes and the most suitable modes of transportation. This includes the set up of a project team, which is responsible for the whole supply chain and/or assembly. Agility’s preferred carrier program assures the right capacity and provides high service quality and control. With our state of the art Tracking Tool, we provide total supply chain visibility and instant reporting during the entire project.

Supporting our Wind Energy Customers

“The wind energy market is very dynamic. In this challenging environment we need a logistics partner who understands our requirements.”

U. Jensen
REpower Systems SE, Hamburg

Services Designed for the Retail Industry

• Transport Management for all modes of transport
• Import/export coordination, port and stevedoring coordination
• Order Management
• Worldwide consolidation services
• Rail and barge service
• Route and site surveys, transportation feasibility studies
• Crane and rigging services
• Special transports & Charter services