Tuticorin Port Sets New Record Unloading 147 Windmill Blades from One Ship on March 8

Tuticorin Port unloaded 147 windmill blades from a single ship, a new national record. This is much higher than previous single-ship records.
By Newsroom | Logistics, Renewable Energy |

Port Claims National Mark with Single Vessel Shipment

The V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority has announced a record-setting feat, discharging 147 windmill blades from a single vessel. The ship, identified as MV Bo Run Jiu Zhou, arrived from Qinzhou, China, on March 3rd and concluded its unloading operations on March 8th. Each of the colossal blades measures 76 meters in length.

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This event marks a new national benchmark for handling such components from a solitary vessel at any Indian port. The port authority has extended congratulations to various entities involved, including the importer, vessel agent, stevedore, shipping agencies, custom house agent, and shore handler. This achievement is framed as a reinforcement of the port's commitment to operational excellence and its role in the renewable energy sector.

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Volume and Growth Highlighted

Beyond the single-vessel record, VOC Port reports a significant uptick in windmill blade traffic. In the current financial year, up to February 2026, the port has handled a total of 4,211 windmill blades. This represents a substantial increase of 75.82 percent compared to the 2,395 blades managed during the same period in the previous financial year (up to February 2025).

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Contextualizing the Operation

Handling windmill blades, designated as 'over-dimensional cargo', necessitates specialized infrastructure, careful orchestration, and coordinated efforts across multiple stakeholders. Port officials have pointed to ongoing investments in infrastructure, skilled personnel, and enhanced mechanization as enabling factors for meeting the growing demands of the wind energy industry. The port aims to solidify its position as a primary logistics hub for India's renewable energy initiatives.

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Key Players Mentioned

Various organizations have been credited for their roles in this operation. These include:

  • Importer: M/s. Aasian Shipping Agencies (mentioned in Article 3) and Envision India Private Limited (mentioned in Article 4).

  • Vessel Agent: Envision India Private Limited (mentioned in Article 3) and Parekh Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. (mentioned in Article 4).

  • Stevedore: M/s. V.O. Chidambaranar Port (mentioned in Article 3) and Aasian Shipping Agencies (mentioned in Article 4).

  • Custom House Agent & Shore Handler: NTC Logistics India Private Limited.

The chairperson of VOC Port Authority, Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, has publicly acknowledged these entities for their contribution to this milestone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What new record did Tuticorin Port set on March 8?
Tuticorin Port set a new national record by unloading 147 windmill blades from a single ship, MV Bo Run Jiu Zhou. The unloading finished on March 8.
Q: How many windmill blades did the ship MV Bo Run Jiu Zhou carry?
The ship MV Bo Run Jiu Zhou carried 147 windmill blades. Each blade is 76 meters long.
Q: How does this record compare to last year's windmill blade handling at Tuticorin Port?
This financial year, Tuticorin Port handled 4,211 windmill blades by February. This is a 75.82 percent increase from the 2,395 blades handled in the same time last year.
Q: Why is handling windmill blades important for Tuticorin Port?
Handling these large parts, called 'over-dimensional cargo', shows the port's ability to handle big projects. This helps India's wind energy goals and makes the port a key hub for renewable energy.
Q: Who helped Tuticorin Port achieve this record?
Many groups helped, including the importer M/s. Aasian Shipping Agencies and Envision India Private Limited, the vessel agent Envision India Private Limited and Parekh Marine Services Pvt. Ltd., the stevedore V.O. Chidambaranar Port and Aasian Shipping Agencies, and NTC Logistics India Private Limited as the custom house agent and shore handler.