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Borun Jiuzhou Sets Record with 147 Blade Load at Beibu Gulf Port

Borun Jiuzhou completes loading of 147 wind turbine blades at Beibu Gulf Port, setting a new domestic single-vessel record with optimized stowage completed in 6.7 shifts.
Photo source: Elina Qi /Port Star via LinkedIn

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The vessel Borun Jiuzhou has completed the loading of 147 wind turbine blades at Beibu Gulf Port, establishing a new domestic record for the largest volume of blades handled on a single vessel. The operation marks a significant step forward in the port’s capability to manage large-scale wind power components.

Photo source: Elina Qi /Port Star via LinkedIn

Each blade measured 76.8 m in length and weighed 16 t. Through optimized stowage planning and intensive stacking techniques, the entire loading process was completed in 6.7 shifts. Both average and peak productivity shifted to record levels during the operation.

Photo source: Elina Qi /Port Star via LinkedIn

The performance was supported by the deployment of Port Star’s high-efficiency and environmentally oriented lashing material system, SuperLink, alongside the professional Qinzhou lashing team. The integrated approach contributed to stable securing and streamlined workflow execution throughout the project.

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