The Port of Kokkola is experiencing a surge in activity, with nearly 20 ship calls scheduled for this week alone. The port is handling a significant volume of wind turbine components, agricultural products, and other bulk commodities.

The arrival of multiple vessels carrying wind turbine components for the Lestijärvi wind farm project highlights the port’s growing role in the renewable energy sector.

In cooperation with Silvasti and Rauanheimo, the port is having parallel operations for two multipurpose vessels this week, both unloading WTG components for the biggest wind power project in Finland, OX2 Lestijärvi. Additionally, the port is scheduled to receive one more multipurpose vessel with WTGs by Briese Schiffahrts later this week, and even more vessels are expected next week.

Careful operational planning is necessary, as one of the vessels is unloading state-of-the-art main components by Siemens Gamesa, such as nacelles and drive trains, with the heaviest items weighing almost 100 tons each. Safe handling of these delicate components requires skilled personnel, special handling techniques, extensive lifting capacity, and sufficient ground bearing from the quay structures and storage areas. In addition to unloading components from the vessels, these units are being prepared for road transport to ensure uninterrupted transit to the Lestijärvi site.

To manage the increased workload and ensure efficient operations, the port is leveraging advanced digital tools, including the Port Activity application and IoT solutions. These technologies provide real-time visibility of port activities, enabling better coordination among stakeholders and optimizing resource allocation.

The port’s focus on collaboration and the utilisation of cutting-edge technology is enabling it to handle the increased traffic flow.