Eemshaven, Netherlands – 03.19.2025 – Buss Terminal Eemshaven B.V. (BTE), in collaboration with Groningen Seaports (GSP), has launched the WINdQUAY project, a significant infrastructure upgrade designed to further strengthen the heavy-duty quay capacities at Eemshaven’s Buss Terminal. Co-funded by the European Union through the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the project aims to expand the terminal’s infrastructure to support the growing offshore wind energy sector in the North Sea.
Expanding Terminal Capacity for Offshore Energy Projects
The primary goal of the WINdQUAY project is to increase the load bearing capacity of parts of the existing quay area to provide additional flexibility to service heavy-duty offshore wind installation vessels at the largest offshore wind terminal in the European Nort Sea. The quay area will be reinforced, and soil conditions will be improved to handle the significant loads of wind turbine components and the installation vessels during load-ins and load-outs. The quay area will be upgraded to withstand a load bearing capacity of 40 t/ m².
“The WINdQUAY project is a pivotal step in enhancing the infrastructure at Buss Terminal Eemshaven. By building another heavy-duty quay, we are increasing flexibility and creating a more efficient base for offshore wind energy projects in the North Sea,” says Marc Wegman, Managing Director at Buss Terminal Eemshaven. “With the growing role of offshore wind in the European energy transition, this development will further strengthen BTE´s significance as port logistics expert.”
The improvements to the quay and surrounding infrastructure underline Buss Terminal Eemshaven’s role as the key partner for offshore wind projects in the North Sea region.
Find out more: Windquay – Buss Ports
About Buss Terminal Eemshaven
Buss Terminal Eemshaven is part of Buss Ports. The Terminal is located at the north coast of the Netherlands and is close to various offshore wind farms in the North Sea. It contains about 460,000 m² of storage area with a load bearing capacity of up to 30 tons/m²as well as quay with a combined length of 950 m and heavy-duty platforms which can handle a capacity of up to 30 tons/m² surface load. These specifications combined with its prime location and an experienced terminal team make Buss Terminal Eemshaven the leading terminal operator for offshore logistics in the European North Sea.
About Buss Ports
Buss Ports unites all port activities of the Buss Group, which was founded in 1920.
Buss Ports is a reliable partner offering comprehensive solutions for the energy sector and industry. The portfolio includes a broad spectrum ranging from classic port logistics and stevedoring to customized project logistics. Buss Ports operates four terminals either independently or in partnership and has other service companies in its portfolio.
In the offshore wind logistics sector, Buss Ports has established itself as a leader in the market for port logistics for large offshore wind projects. The team of logistics experts and engineers at Buss Offshore Solutions in Hamburg creates customized and individual logistics solutions for the handling, transport, storage and pre-installation of offshore wind components. Find more information on the activities of Buss Ports at www.buss-ports.com
About Groningen Seaports
Groningen Seaports is the economic operator, developer and authority for the port of Delfzijl, Eemshaven and the adjoining industrial sites. The organisation provides the complete package of port services to its industrial and commercial clients, from logistics and infrastructure services to the issue and maintenance of the sites in both port regions. As well as the two excellently equipped ports, Groningen Seaports manages the industrial sites around the ports and at other areas in the Eemsdelta.
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Head of Corporate Communications
Buss Group GmbH & Co. KG
Am Sandtorkai 48 20457 Hamburg
Phone: +49 152 01 833 116
