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As the blades on windmills – three per turbine – get larger to generate more power, industry leaders say barging on the Columbia-Snake river system will become more important to move them inland to their final destination.
Port of Vancouver, importers of oversize cargo push for upgrades to I-84 Published: April 17, 2021, 6:03am Share: 6 Photos Aerial photos taken by a drone follow the progress of a wind turbine blade as it leaves the Port of Vancouver in the early morning hours of April 1. Wind energy components imported at the port are typically trucked farther inland using Interstate 84 through the Columbia River Gorge. (Courtesy of the Port of Vancouver) Photo Gallery The Port of Vancouver has spent the past few years positioning itself as a major import destination for wind energy components, tout...
*Required Fields Please fill in all of the information and click on the submit button. You will then gain access to the whitepaper. As wind capacity continues to grow in North America, driven in part by federal tax incentives, port infrastructure and labor capabilities are crucial factors for shippers selecting ports with adequate breakbulk capabilities. In the Pacific Northwest, development of the Columbia River High, Wide and Heavy Corridor aims to improve infrastructure and competitiveness of the region, where Port of Vancouver USA has reflected recent trends with back-to-back record ye...