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Ports and harbours 

COWI provides a multidisciplinary pool of expertise of port and harbour engineering for governments, private enterprises and contractors on both large and small-scale projects.

Range of experience

COWI has extensive experience of all types of ports and harbours, including container, bulk, liquid products and fishing.

In addition to marine engineering we have in-house capability that covers all associated landside requirements such as roads, rail, buildings, pavements and utilities.

Port and harbour developments

From new facilities to expansion of existing facilities, COWI provides comprehensive services for port and harbour developments, including:

  • Project definition and feasibility studies
  • Master planning and FEED documentation
  • Detailed design
  • Environmental assessments
  • Procurement
  • Construction management and supervision
  • Maintenance management

Upgrading of existing facilities

Many existing ports require upgrading due to the trend towards increasing vessel size.

COWI analyses existing structures and designs appropriate strengthening works to enable the deepening of berths.

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