Vessel Shortages and Port Infrastructure Challenges: Addressing Supply Chain Bottlenecks in Offshore Wind Energy

Vessel Shortages and Port Infrastructure Challenges: Addressing Supply Chain Bottlenecks in Offshore Wind Energy


[Co-Author]
Kolberg, H., Gangore, V., Dimas, J. & Grimm, K. (2024)

Vessel Shortages and Port Infrastructure Challenges: Addressing Supply Chain Bottlenecks in Offshore Wind Energy.- LinkedIn Publication, 10 p., ONP Management GmbH (ed.), Hamburg.

 

Abstract

The offshore wind industry is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by the global push for renewable energy and decarbonization. However, this rapid expansion is hampered by critical supply chain bottlenecks, notably a significant shortage of Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIV) and inadequate port infrastructure.

This study examines these challenges in the European and US markets and suggests proactive strategies for emerging markets like Brazil. The study introduces the innovative logistics concept FEEDERDOCK and discusses requirements for the port Infrastructure. The findings underscore the necessity for early planning and strategic investments to sustain the industry's growth and meet renewable energy targets.

Content

  1. Introduction
  2. Study Method
  3. Vessel Shortage
    • Industry Responses
    • Implications for Project Timelines and Costs
  4. Logistics Solution FEEDERDOCK
  5. Port Infrastructure
  6. Port requirements for Manufacturing Ports
  7. Port requirements for Marshalling Ports
  8. Conclusions And Recommendations
  9. References

 

Total vessel demand for installation & major component exchange (research ONP 2024)
Total vessel demand for installation & major component exchange, research ONP (2024)

 

Declaration of conflicts of interest

When writing the article, the authors were employed by ONP Management GmbH. ONP Management GmbH is the developer of the FEEDERDOCK concept.