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Challenges of Wind Power – Projects in Demanding Arctic Conditions
blades were delivered in a convoy of three blades directly to the
Figure 2: Blade Truck on Top of the Uljabuouda Mountain
assembly site. A smooth transport operation was ensured by making
a detailed route survey in advance. The biggest challenge when
transporting the blades was the need to handle the cargo at several
points; at the port of shipment, loading on-board, discharging and
re-loading onto trucks. Blades are very sensitive and therefore special
attention was paid to issuing handling instructions for the lifting,
handling and securing of the goods. Also, Silvasti’s own supervisor was
present at all stages of transport to guarantee safe delivery of the cargo.
Summary
In large-scale industrial projects such as wind power parks, reliable
logistics play a major role. It is always a challenge to deliver the cargo
with overweights and dimensions just in time and in a safe manner,
and even more so in demanding Arctic conditions.
In general, the importance of the pre-planning stage of a project In this particular project all of the above-mentioned issues were taken
can never be overstressed. Route surveys, co-ordination with the into consideration. The delivery schedule was very tight in order for
authorities, making preliminary delivery schedules in close co-operation materials to be onsite before the snow, which put pressure on the
with the crane partner and customer, issuing cargo handling and logistics. The pre-planning stage of the logistics chain for the project
securing instructions, etc., are all equally necessary for a successful took several months, but when the actual transport started it was
project. When working in Nordic areas, weather conditions also play a relatively easy to execute the operations based on the project plan.
major part: ice situations at sea and on the roads, heavy weather on Cargo was delivered on schedule and in a safe manner, to the
Nordic seas, narrow and slippery roads, the snow situation and satisfaction of all related parties. n
‘rasputitsa’ (when non-paved roads turn to mud due to melting ice) are
all issues that need to be carefully considered when planning for More case studies of working in Nordic conditions can be found on
logistics operations. Silvasti’s website (www.silvasti.com).
YOUR PARTNER IN WIND POWER
LOGISTICS IN SCANDINAVIA
REFERENCES
2007 5 x 3 MW wind turbines FIN-Kemi
2008 2 x 3 MW wind turbines FIN-Oulu
2008 5 x 3 MW wind turbines FIN-Kemi
2008 6 x 49,5 m windturbine blades EE-Rouste
2009 13 x 3 MW wind turbines EE-Aulepa
2009 4 x 3 MW wind turbines SE-Uljabuoda
for your special cargo
www.silvasti.com
For more information, please contact
Matias Setälä Director Ville Silvasti General Manager
tel: +358 400 770 832 tel: +358 42 453 41
fax: +358 14 217 014 fax: +358 14 813 213
email:
matias.setala@silvasti.com email:
ville.silvasti@silvasti.com
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