Kandla Port Sets New Record with Largest-Ever Wind Turbine Blade Consignment on a Single Vessel

By Admin

04 Feb, 2026

A Historic Milestone in Renewable Energy Logistics
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has created a landmark moment in India’s renewable energy logistics by successfully handling the largest-ever single-vessel consignment of wind turbine rotor blades at the port. This achievement highlights the port’s growing role in supporting India’s clean energy transition and complex project cargo movements.

Arrival of MV FAN ZHOU 7 Creates a New Benchmark
The milestone was achieved with the arrival of MV FAN ZHOU 7 (Voyage 2601L), which discharged an unprecedented 132 wind turbine rotor blades. Each blade measures an extraordinary 76.8 metres in length, making this the highest number of wind turbine blades ever carried by a single vessel to Kandla Port and one of the most challenging renewable energy cargo operations handled by the port to date.

Showcasing Advanced Port Capabilities
The successful berthing, discharge, and handling of this ultra-long and oversized cargo establishes a new benchmark in Deendayal Port’s operational and infrastructural capabilities. It particularly underscores the port’s expertise in managing heavy-lift and project cargo that demands precision, specialised equipment, and seamless coordination.

Supporting India’s Expanding Wind Energy Capacity
The blades have been imported by Envision Energy India Private Limited, a leading global and Indian renewable energy solutions provider. These blades will be deployed in upcoming wind power projects across the country, forming a critical component of India’s expanding wind energy capacity and reinforcing the national push toward clean and sustainable power generation.

Seamless Coordination by Logistics Stakeholders
The vessel was represented by Parekh Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. as the vessel agent, while Ace Global Logistics and NTC Logistics are managing customs clearance and end-to-end logistics coordination. The entire operation is being executed in full compliance with regulatory norms and stringent safety protocols.

Precision Planning and Safety Excellence
Handling wind turbine blades of such exceptional length requires extensive advance planning, specialised handling equipment, precise coordination with port authorities, and rigorous safety management. The smooth execution of this operation reflects the collective effort of the Deendayal Port Authority, vessel agents, customs brokers, logistics partners, and all other stakeholders involved.

Strengthening Kandla Port’s Strategic Position
This landmark consignment further reinforces Deendayal Port’s position as a preferred gateway for renewable energy and project cargo on India’s western coast. It clearly demonstrates the port’s readiness to support large-scale wind energy infrastructure and increasingly complex heavy-lift movements.

Driving India’s Green Future Forward
The successful arrival of MV FAN ZHOU 7 and its record-breaking cargo underscores Kandla Port’s growing role in facilitating India’s renewable energy ambitions. It marks another strong step toward accelerating the country’s transition to a greener, more sustainable, and energy-secure future.