Maersk and Vestas to develop South Korean offshore wind hub

By David Kershaw2024-04-23T09:59:00+01:00

Shipping group Maersk has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to build a nacelle manufacturing plant and logistical base for offshore wind turbines at the Mokpo New Port Hinterland Complex in South Korea.

Source: Maersk

Present at the signing ceremony was the governor of Jeonnam Province Kim Yung rok, the mayor of Mokpo City Park Hong-ryul, Maersk ceo Vincent Clerc, and Vestas chief commercial officer Tommy Rahbek Nielsen.

“For Maersk, this is a good step for project logistics in Asia Pacific and a key milestone in our integrator strategy of delivering end-to-end logistics solutions for our partners. We continue to strengthen our partnership with Vestas, which is based on a shared vision and our joint commitment to a green, sustainable future for our planet,” said Maersk ceo, Vincent Clerc.

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