Over the past few weeks, Portuguese logistics operator LASO Transportes S.A. has successfully executed the transport of dozens of oversized components destined for the Colladetes Wind Farm.
This project involved a total of 97 specialized heavy haulage operations, each one demanding a meticulous logistical approach and on-ground coordination. Around 70 professionals were mobilized, ranging from drivers and engineers to crane operators and escort teams. It was a display of precision under pressure.
Transporting wind turbine components isn’t your average haul. Each part—tower segments, nacelles, blades—has its own handling quirks. You can’t simply throw them on a flatbed and hit the road. That’s where LASO’s expertise came in. Using a mix of modular semi-trailers, traction trucks, and more specialized tools like a Tower Adapter and Blade Lifter, the company navigated narrow passes and tight bends along the transport route.
A major technical highlight was the use of the Blade Lifter, a piece of equipment that allows blades—often stretching over 60 meters—to be elevated at sharp angles during transit. This is crucial when maneuvering through mountainous or urban terrain. Without this tech, many of the planned routes would have been impassable.
Then there were the crane trucks and tower adapters—no small feat either. These tools were vital in managing the vertical height and structural integrity of the larger components, especially in areas where bridge clearance or slope gradients presented challenges. That’s the hidden side of wind logistics: it’s as much about adapting on the go as it is about planning.
There was no shortage of coordination either. Engineers worked hand-in-hand with field teams, while commercial and logistics personnel ensured compliance, timing, and safety across multiple jurisdictions.
