Maritime

WSP’s maritime specialists are dedicated to the planning, design, and construction of port facilities, marine infrastructure, and coastal facilities, using the latest technology to deliver future-ready solutions.

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How Important Are Ports in the Global Movement of Goods and People?

Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and therefore vital to the global economy. 70% of all goods are carried by sea and transit through ports before being transferred to another mode of transportation.

The dominance of global water-borne trade, combined with the growth in the cruise and ferry industry, and with increased investment in commercial waterside and energy developments, demonstrate why the modern-day maritime sector is an important driver of local and global economic growth. Challenges are great, with more traffic, bigger ships, and increased integration of transport modes, all happening in a time of climate change and new regulations.

Our maritime specialists are dedicated to the planning, design, and construction of port facilities, marine infrastructure, and coastal facilities. We deliver innovative, value-engineered outcomes that benefit from decades of experience, and a thorough understanding of the challenges and risks faced by this multifaceted sector. We are committed to integrating environment and sustainability principles at every phase of our projects.

Locally Dedicated with International Scale

With over 300 projects in more than 65 countries successfully completed, we provide expertise from our global network to our clients around the world.

Future-focused and Driven by Sustainability

We are committed to integrating environment and sustainability principles at every phase of our projects.

World-class Maritime Solutions

By combining technical, financial, and operational expertise we assist clients with the commercial decision-making process while minimizing investment risk.

Projects

Pilbara region, Australia

Navy Capability Infrastructure Sub-Program (NCIS) NCIS-3

Working closely with our client Lendlease, we have been engaged to deliver the Navy Capability Infrastructure Sub-Program 3 (NCIS-3) project, which involves the upgrade and construction of new facilities and infrastructure at HMAS Stirling and Henderson in Western Australia.

Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya

Kwale Minerals Sands

Acting as EPCM Consultant for the construction of a new port infrastructure designed for mineral sands export

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

South Carolina Port Expansion Program

The goal of this comprehensive 10-year program is to make Charleston the leading shipping port in the Southeast United States.

Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia

New Container Terminal at Walvis Bay

WSP delivered specialist marine services, as part of the overall project contract and supervisory services for the strategic expansion of the container terminal.

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Northern shore of Muchke Bay, Northeast of Vanino, Khabarovsk Region, Russia

Muchke Bay Seaport Transportation Complex

Assessing the viability of a port development in Russia using PRIME

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New South Wales, Australia

Moorebank Intermodal Terminal

PRIME-designed port and rail facilities in Moorebank, in south-western Sydney

Los Angeles, California, USA

Port of Long Beach Strategic Land Use Study

The Port of Long Beach is preparing to meet the future by initiating a broad, long-term Land Use Study, using PRIME.

Staten Island, New York, USA

Living Breakwaters Coastal Resilience

An innovative living infrastructure solution, incorporating a necklace of offshore breakwaters, aims to reduce coastal erosion, revive ecologies, and connect the community to the Staten Island shoreline.

Brisbane, Australia

Kangaroo Point Green Bridge

Brisbane City Council has awarded the contract for the design and construction of the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge to Connect Brisbane, a team led by BESIX Watpac, for whom WSP is the Lead Consultant and Structural Engineer.

Canada

smartWhales

WSP is part of an inter-organizational team working to bring a near real-time detection and predictive modelling technology to Canada to help protect the endangered North Atlantic right whales from extinction.

Insights

Designing Net Zero Ports

Applying infrastructure decarbonisation best practice to maritime

LNG - Looks like the USA is back on top

A Market Outlook on Liquid Natural Gas Production in the USA

Time for LNG in Europe?

A Market Outlook on Liquid Natural Gas Production in Europe

Turning the Tide

How do we turn the tide on the mining sector’s “dirty” image and reveal how the mining supply chain and renewables can combine to limit global warming to at or below 2°C?

A Solution for Exporting Grain in the Rain

A closer look at how to eliminate lost time due to rain in grain export terminals

Flexibility and Pandemic Proof - Future of Reefer Trade

A look at the future of reefer container trade and how these new units can remain pandemic resistant.

Beyond Covid-19 in the Maritime Container Industry

Preparing for a successful future means looking beyond the first several months of 2020 while considering the short-term impacts of COVID-19.

Maritime Navigates COVID-19 Challenges

How ports are advancing resilience to the current situation and to future shocks

Can sailing into the past inspire an autonomous future?

Exploring the increased use of water freight to transport goods efficiently and leave behind logistical and environmental challenges.

Realising responsibly the ocean’s potential to develop a blue economy

Understanding the role of marine intakes and outfalls: A look at innovative solutions in support of economic development and water resilience in coastal areas.

Mapping More Sustainable Cargo Transport Routes

Supporting positive environmental and sustainable developments within the maritime sector.

Setting a Low Carbon Pathway on the Baltic Rim

This article explores decarbonisation challenges in the ports and shipping industry.

The rise of intermodal terminals

Australia is at the forefront of transitioning towards rail-borne freight and intermodal terminals to help meet the future freight needs of our domestic and international supply chains.

Setting sail for more efficient and greener trade by sea

International shipping companies respond to a higher demand for reefer containerization for greater efficiency, while aligning their fleet renewal with energy savings and carbon reduction requirements.

Can we create climate-resilient coastlines?

As climate risks intensify, and unforeseen crises like COVID-19 make waves on a global scale, how can we protect this critical link in our supply chain?

Maritime Infrastructure Decision-Making Amid Changing Wave Climates

Foreseeing patterns to manage uncertainty and shape plans to build resilience at ports and along coastlines

From Data To Decisions

A case study on how asking the right questions helped a port transform their use of asset data

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