Ports and marine

    Ports faciliate more than 80% of global trade, but are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, supply change disruptions and degrading environments. These complex challenges require sophisticated solutions that foster growth in balance with nature

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    Commercial Success in demanding environments

    World ports and marines need to be commercially successful, create positive synergies amongst local stakeholders, and manage their impact on the environment responsibly.

    Ramboll’s ports and marine experts work at the forefront of the maritime sector on a broad range of projects in some of the world’s most demanding environments. We are sensitive to the commercial pressure our clients face, and we create safe and innovative solutions that mitigate risk while meeting budget constraints.

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    We have completed major projects in more than 35 countries, including across the UK, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

    Sustainability underpins everything we do

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    We provide expertise in maintaining a healthy marine environment including shoreline management, coastal defence, marine ecology and flood protection. Our understanding of complex port and marine requirements enables us to deliver projects of varying sizes and complexities anywhere in the world.

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    What we offer

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      Feasibility studies

      Ramboll provides feasibility studies and expert consultancy for port masterplanning. Our expertise spans technical investigations, traffic analyses, financial analyses, environmental impact analyses and more.

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      Port planning

      Ports constantly evolve to meet changing demands. We help clients by evaluating and analysing existing facilities, and guide port authorities in expansion and upgrade projects.

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      Port design

      We assist port authorities and municipalities with all design aspects from planning and conceptual design through detailed design and supervision

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      Shoreline management and new developments of coastal zones

      The environment and climate are changing. We help ports adapt to the new challenges brought on by rising sea levels, more extreme weather and other impacts.

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