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Buss Terminal Eemshaven is receiving a multi-million investment to reinforce the quay and improve the seabed at the Julianahaven area in the Netherlands.
The joint financing is made possible by Groningen Seaports, Rabobank, the Groninger Groeifonds, and NV NOM, with additional support from the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) grant.
The upgrade is said to enable Buss to handle multiple offshore wind projects simultaneously and further strengthen Eemshaven’s strategic position in the North Sea region.
With the quay upgrade, capacity will increase from 6-20 tonnes/m2 to 40 tonnes/m2, making Eemshaven one of the first ports in the region with this capability.
The investment will also enable Buss to handle two vessels simultaneously, creating one of three heavy-duty areas in the port.
“We see that offshore wind components are becoming larger and heavier — as are the vessels and equipment needed to handle them. By reinforcing the quay and improving the seabed at the Julianahaven, we can continue to serve our clients in the years ahead and strengthen our competitive position,” said Marc Wegman , Managing Director of Buss Terminal Eemshaven.
Since 2011, Buss Terminal Eemshaven has served as a base port for nearly 20 large offshore wind farms across the North Sea, including some of the biggest in Denmark and Germany, providing logistics, storage, and pre-assembly of major wind components.