Geodis has signed a cooperation agreement with Dolfines to develop and market a port-based high-capacity lifting device designed for floating offshore wind projects.

Through its subsidiary Sealogis, Geodis will support Dolfines —an engineering company specializing in energy industry solutions — in the adaptation and industrialization of a "Mobile XXL" version of the OHME (Offshore Heavy Maintenance Enabler) lifting system.

Geodis said this innovative solution will be capable of installing offshore wind components weighing between 800 and 1,000 tons, meeting the logistical needs of next-generation power generation projects (15 to 20 MW).

The technology aims to provide a high-performance, more flexible alternative to ring cranes currently in use.

This ten-year agreement grants Geodis exclusive rights to market the Mobile XXL OHME system across several strategic markets in Europe.

Dolfines will retain intellectual property rights and patents for the technology. Geodis will be involved in the commercial development of future contracts.

Nicolas Bonnier, global manager offshore wind solution, Project Logistics at Geodis, noted that the company supports offshore wind players with a comprehensive offering encompassing engineering, logistics, and specialized transport.

"In a context marked by the complexity of assembly operations and a scarcity of suitable equipment, we identified the potential of the OHME Port tool developed by Dolfines."

"It offers a viable, scalable, and sustainable solution to meet the logistical challenges of the new generation of wind turbines. Our engineering teams are already working on the design of this Mobile XXL version," Bonnier added.

Geodis noted that this partnership is fully aligned with its strategy to accelerate the development of innovative, low-impact logistics solutions, particularly in the renewable energy sector.