Ports are an important part of the U.S. macro-infrastructure. Growing import and export traffic increases the need to improve access to existing ports and to develop new facilities. With the ongoing expansion of the Panama Canal, shifts in global shipping patterns, and changes in the design and size of cargo ships, seaport planning and design is more important than ever.
ARCADIS specializes in port expansions and improvements and provides clients with all the services needed for the planning, development and execution of projects in the port sector.
ARCADIS' seaport design services include:
- Economic and financial feasibility studies
- Comprehensive traffic studies
- Environmental impact assessments
- Surveys
- Detailed engineering design
- Construction supervision
- Navigation aids
- Dredging and dredged materials management
- Contaminated sediment management
In addition, we help port operators with a complete set of operations, mechanical and electrical auxiliary systems services, including:
- Operation and port management
- Power supply and lighting
- Water supply system
- Fire-fighting and alarm systems
- Pumping systems
- Communications
- Instrumentation and remote control security systems
- Soil and wastewater disposal systems
- Air conditioning and ventilation
- Fuel supply systems
- Cargo handling equipment (ship-shore and onshore)