Empire Energy and Kuehne+Nagel today announced a partnership that outlines a powerful new collaboration, designed to leverage the strengths of both companies in how offshore wind projects are delivered.
By combining Empire Energy’s offshore wind project delivery expertise with Kuehne+Nagel’s global logistics expertise, the partnership creates a unique proposition for developers and OEMs. From turbine assembly, commissioning, and operations through to heavy lift transport, port staging, and international freight forwarding, customers will benefit from an integrated solution that reduces complexity and risk, while driving efficiency at every stage of the offshore wind lifecycle.
This collaboration is not simply about shared capabilities; it is about setting a high standard for the benefit of customers and the industry. The two companies bring together the technical know-how, scale, and foresight required to meet the unprecedented demand for offshore wind, positioning themselves as leaders in a sector where reliability, precision, and scale are non-negotiable.
Kuehne+Nagel’s global track record in renewables demonstrates the value this partnership will deliver. Recent flagship projects include delivering wind turbines to a pioneering synthetic-fuels facility in Chile, and managing a spare parts distribution centre in Europe for 3 Global Top OEMs. This proven experience, combined with Empire Energy’s operational leadership in offshore wind assembly, commissioning, and O&M, creates a partnership uniquely positioned to support the most ambitious renewable energy projects worldwide.
Mike Milledge, President of Empire Energy, said:
“This partnership with Kuehne+Nagel is about more than logistics and delivery, it is about leadership. Offshore wind OEMs and developers want confidence that their most complex projects will be executed with certainty and vision. By uniting our offshore wind expertise with Kuehne+Nagel’s global logistics muscle, we are creating a new benchmark for what delivery in this sector should look like. ”
Felipe Cecilio, Global Project Logistics Solutions Manager Kuehne+Nagel, commented:
“Taking on complex offshore wind projects with transport of heavy and oversized cargo requires global experts who know how to handle complex supply chains, risk management and strict deadlines. Together with Empire Energy, we will be able to provide tailored solutions to meet each customer's needs. ”
About Empire Energy
Empire Energy is a specialist provider of offshore wind services, supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure from quayside to grid. Its managed service solutions span Pre-FEED and FEED studies, port and harbour planning, pre-assembly, marshalling and port operations, warehouse management, commissioning, O&M, blade inspection and repair, WTG major component exchange, transport and lifting, and assurance and due diligence. With operations across North America, the UK, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions, Empire Energy supports developers, OEMs, and Tier 1 contractors on major offshore wind projects to deliver safe, scalable, and technically advanced offshore wind infrastructure. https://www.empireenergypartners.com/
About Kuehne+Nagel
With more than 82,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics. Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. https://www.kuehne-nagel.com/
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James Rudoni
Director of Communications, Empire Energy
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Signe Wagner
Communications Manager Sea Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel
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