Buss Terminal Eemshaven is receiving a multi-million-euro investment to reinforce its quay and improve the seabed at the Julianahaven to better serve the offshore wind sector.
The upgrade will allow the terminal to handle multiple offshore projects simultaneously and strengthen Eemshaven’s strategic role in North Sea wind logistics.
The investment is being financed jointly by Groningen Seaports, Rabobank, the Groninger Groeifonds and NV NOM, with additional support from the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.
Since 2011, Buss Terminal Eemshaven has acted as a base port for nearly 20 large offshore wind farms in Denmark and Germany, providing logistics, storage and pre-assembly of major components.
Marc Wegman, managing director of Buss Terminal Eemshaven, said: “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.”
The project will increase quay load capacity from 6–20 tonnes/m² to 40 tonnes/m² and enable the handling of two vessels simultaneously, creating one of three heavy-duty areas in the port.
Buss said the investment underlines Eemshaven’s growing importance in the energy transition and showcases the strength of regional collaboration in supporting offshore wind infrastructure.