Heavy Transport, Uncategorized

SCHEUERLE SPMT Used in Transport of Floating Wind Foundation in China

A floating wind foundation weighing 7,500 tons has been transported in China using SCHEUERLE SPMTs, supporting a 16MW turbine for offshore wind power.

Floating wind foundation moved by SCHEUERLE SPMT

Floating wind foundation transported in China with SCHEUERLE SPMT (Image courtesy of TII SCHEUERLE)

1, October 2025
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A floating wind foundation, measuring 80.82 meters in length, 91 meters in width, and weighing 7,500 tons, has been moved in China with the support of SCHEUERLE Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs).

The transport was carried out by China Shipping-Vastwin Engineering & Logistic Co., Ltd., which deployed 244 axle lines and 13 Power Pack Units (PPUs) to transfer the structure onto a barge. The operation required precise positioning to ensure safe loading.

The foundation is designed to support a 16-megawatt wind turbine. Once installed, it is expected to produce around 44.65 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, contributing to China’s offshore wind capacity.

Tags: China Shipping, Floating Wind Foundation, heavy transport, offshore wind, renewable energy, SCHEUERLE, SPMT

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