The Port of Esbjerg's 650,000 sq. m expansion of Østhavn (“East Harbour”) opens to consolidate its position as a leading North Sea port for the wind turbine industry. The opening ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Esbjerg, Johnny Søtrup and the Danish Minister of Transport, Henrik Dam Kristensen. Representatives from the wind turbine industry will be the first to move into the new area, which features facilities specially designed for testing, pre-assembly and shipping of offshore wind turbines.