Geodis Completes Landmark Logistics for France's EFGL Floating Offshore Wind Farm, Advancing Commercial Scale Deployment
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Geodis, in partnership with Eiffage Métal, successfully transported and launched three 2,500-tonne floating wind turbine assemblies for France's Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe de Lion (EFGL) project.
The complex logistical operation from Marseille utilized a purpose-built semi-submersible barge, demonstrating advanced engineering and precise execution for safe submergence.
The 30 MW EFGL project, a French public-private partnership, represents a significant pilot for commercial-scale floating offshore wind, contributing 10% of current global installed capacity.
Geodis's role establishes its expertise in specialized offshore logistics, positioning the company as a crucial enabler for the rapidly expanding floating offshore wind industry.
Geodis, in collaboration with Eiffage Métal, has successfully completed a critical logistical operation for the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe de Lion (EFGL) project, a significant floating offshore wind farm off the coast of France. The complex undertaking, which ran from late April to early June 2025, involved the precise transport and launch of three 2,500-tonne floating wind turbine assemblies from the port of Marseille into the Mediterranean Sea. This achievement underscores the growing commercial viability of floating offshore wind technology and solidifies Geodis's position as a key enabler in the specialized heavy-lift and maritime logistics sector for renewable energy.
The monumental project, led by a dedicated Geodis special project team, required a purpose-built semi-submersible barge to transport the massive turbine structures. Safely submerging these 2,500-tonne assemblies demanded advanced engineering expertise, particularly in meticulous load distribution calculations to ensure stability and precision during the launch. The operation was executed flawlessly, benefiting from optimal weather conditions.
“The fact that Geodis managed two successful launches in six days just shows how technically savvy they are, and it’s proof that floating wind projects are feasible on a commercial scale,” stated the Global Manager Offshore Wind Solutions at Geodis Project Logistics. This statement highlights the operational efficiency and technical prowess demonstrated by the logistics firm.
The floating turbines are integral to the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe de Lion (EFGL) project, a French public-private partnership. Upon completion, the EFGL project is expected to generate up to 30 MW, representing approximately 10% of currently installed offshore wind capacity globally. Geodis’s pivotal role in this successful pilot project marks a major milestone in offshore logistics, positioning the company as a key player in the burgeoning floating offshore wind industry. This success provides a robust blueprint for future large-scale floating wind developments, contributing significantly to France’s renewable energy targets and the broader global energy transition.