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

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

WSP* Supports Major Expansion of Sydney’s Port Botany Container Port

With freight container volumes predicted to triple, vessel capacity and size continuing to increase at pace, Australia’s major logistics infrastructure must remain ready to meet impending challenges without congestion.

British Columbia, Canada

Confidential Marine Terminal - Sediment Handling, Geotechnical Engineering and Permitting

WSP* informed the preliminary design and associated materials management and permitting requirements for an LNG terminal.

Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm Royal Seaport

Stockholm Royal Seaport will be a vibrant waterfront community, built on 236ha of former industrial land. The first phase of the development is now on site and, over the next 15 years, the plan is to build 12,000 new apartments, and 35,000 new work places.

Brisbane, Australia

Overcoming Challenging Soil Conditions to Safely Deliver a New Brisbane International Cruise Terminal

The construction of the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal. Located at the mouth of the Brisbane River, the project is being delivered by Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL).

Sydhavnen, Denmark

Karens Minde Aksen

The area around Karens Minde in Copenhagen's old South Harbour district is to be urbanized and climate-adapted as part of a single project.

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Port of Montreal: Alexandra Wharf

The Port of Montreal is getting a rebuilt and refurbished passenger terminal for the beginning of the 2017 cruise season – just in time to help celebrate the city’s 375th birthday!

Project

An 800 meter long quay is being built in the Quarleshaven in Vlissingen

At the end of 2024, a new quay of no less than 800 meters in length will enable better access to the Vlissingen-Oost port area, the Sloe area. WSP was appointed to design the project, which is characterized by a fast turnaround time, partly due to the optimal use of a relatively simple combi-wall construction.

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.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Palm Jumeirah

Groundbreaking land development project, involving bridges, roads, marine structures, utilities, power, water, and tunnels

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

City of Cape Town desalination plant

WSP played a crucial role in the fast-tracked development of the City of Cape Town V&A desalination plant, feeding 2.0 megalitres of fresh water into the city’s network per day.

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.

Project

Waitohi Picton Ferry Precinct Concept Design & Consenting

WSP provided expertise across multiple disciplines towards the Waitohi Picton Ferry Precinct Development, a key infrastructure project driven by the need to accommodate two new large Interislander Ferries.

Insights

Offshore Wind: Achieving Worldwide Potential

How to make the most of this renewable energy resource, accelerate progress toward net zero and support the future green hydrogen supply chain

Hydrogen in Maritime: Opportunities and Challenges

Exploring how hydrogen and hydrogen hubs at ports can advance the global transition from fossil fuels to clean energy

Automating ports can put Australia ahead of the pack

With demand for goods increasing, Australia’s ports handle 98% of the nation’s international trade. To realise the full economic benefits, capacity upgrades are needed to cater for projected future trade volumes.

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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