Engineering for Ports & Maritime

Engineering
the Gateways
of Global Trade

We provide the critical engineering solutions that power the world’s ports and maritime facilities. As the vital links in the global supply chain, modern ports need infrastructure that is resilient, efficient and secure. We deliver full service waterside and landside engineering – from dredging and marine structures to intermodal terminals and energy systems.

Our team partners with port authorities, terminal operators and government agencies to design and build the infrastructure to move cargo safely, reduce operational costs and prepare for the future of global trade.

Full-service Engineering for Modern Port Operations

A port is a system of systems. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures every component, from the channel bottom to the container crane, is designed to work together to maximize throughput and operational reliability.

Waterside Engineering: structures & navigation

We design and manage the construction of the marine infrastructure that is the heart of any port. Our expertise means facilities can handle modern vessel sizes and cargo demands while withstanding the marine environment.

Coastal & Geotechnical Engineering: Our team performs detailed geotechnical assessments and coastal engineering analysis to design stable foundations and protect shorelines with structures like seawalls and breakwaters, to withstand storms and sea-level rise.

Landside Infrastructure: Connecting Cargo to Commerce

Efficient landside operations are critical to moving goods from ship to shore and beyond. We engineer the complex network of facilities that support terminal operations and connect ports to inland transportation networks.

- We provide full civil engineering for terminal backlands, including grading, drainage and design of heavy-duty pavements for container yards and storage areas.
- We design the links to the national supply chain, including on-dock rail facilities, access roads for trucking and development of nearby distribution warehouses and cold storage facilities.
- We design robust and redundant utility infrastructure, including power distribution, microgrids and water systems to ensure port operations never stop. Our expertise also extends to designing fueling facilities and port decarbonization strategies.

Port & Maritime Permitting

Port projects are subject to some of the most intense regulatory scrutiny, with multiple federal, state and local agencies involved. We manage the entire permitting process to keep your project on track.

We take care of the site development permits, we work with local authorities to obtain zoning changes, special use permits and site plan approvals for mission-critical facilities. Our experience with city/municipal and county governments across the country means a smooth and efficient process.

We can assist with USACE permits for dredging and work in navigable waters and coordinate with environmental agencies and port authorities to get all necessary approvals. Get in touch with us today!