Aberdeen floats cargo and wind ambitions to logistics minister

Port of Aberdeen is looking to build on its established offshore energy business by attracting new cargo and service opportunities from the floating offshore wind sector.

Keir Mather, appointed earlier this year as the UK’s first maritime and logistics minister, visited the port to hear how its expanded capacity could attract more freight from road to sea while opening up new opportunities in the offshore wind energy sector.

Aberdeen handled almost 3 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, with trade spanning 36 countries. While oil and gas remains its largest market, declining activity has accelerated its efforts to build business in cargo, renewables, cruise and decommissioning.

One proposal put to Mather was a shared industry hub at the port’s South Harbour where floating wind turbines could be brought ashore for major repairs and component replacement. Discussions also covered the economics of installing shore power infrastructure and making it affordable for vessel operators.

This story was originally published by Project Cargo Journal. Read the full story at Project Cargo Journal →