Friday, November 28, 2008
Delivering Wind Turbines To Duluth
Although the economy may hurt the shipment of commodities, transporting the components of the new economy is sure to keep the shipping lanes around Neebish Island busy.
See: Wind power is pushing Duluth port to a new age
See: Wind power is pushing Duluth port to a new age
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority reported this year that transportation of wind turbines was the single largest factor in making fiscal year 2007 its most profitable.
"The growth is explosive," Paulson said. "There were times this season when we were moving 12 windmills a day. It's become the major portion of our heavy-lift business."
