Today, the Port of Vancouver is the exclusive entry point for all Vestas wind energy projects in the Columbia River region; and in 2009, the U.S. Census Bureau declared the Port of Vancouver the nation’s leading port for handling wind energy cargo.
With two of the largest mobile harbor cranes in North America, a highly skilled workforce, and enough land to stage and store these massive and heavy parts, Vancouver continues to build its reputation as the go-to port on the West Coast when it comes to handling heavy-lift cargo.
According to the American Wind Energy Association, wind energy facilities installed in the U.S. will produce as much electricity annually as 2.3 million average American households use, and will displace emissions of more than 15 million tons of carbon dioxide (the leading greenhouse gas) annually.
The handling of wind energy cargo, in response to the nation’s growing commitment to renewable energy, is just one example of the Port of Vancouver’s ability to safely and efficiently handle really big stuff!
