NELSON has extensive experience designing marine and waterfront facilities in the U.S. and around the world. Our experience with marine facilities spans more than half a century, including the design of some of the largest wharves on the Mississippi River and detailed design and feasibility studies for locations worldwide. Our work supports both industrial and municipal clients and accommodates a wide range of marine cargo and transportation needs, from bulk materials and containerized freight to rail, truck, and heavy equipment movement.
What We Deliver
- Marine and waterfront facility engineering
- Wharf, dock, pier, and bulkhead design
- In-water structural systems (steel, concrete, and composite)
- Floating wharf and barge-mounted facilities
- Landside port and terminal infrastructure design
- Container yard and cargo handling facility development
- Feasibility studies and detailed engineering design
- New marine construction, upgrades, and structural rehabilitation
- Marine structural inspections and condition assessments
- Heavy-load berthing and mooring systems
- Fender systems and vessel impact protection
- Ship loading and unloading facilities
- Conveyor and bulk material transfer systems
- Storage terminals and transshipment facilities
Key Capabilities
- In-water wharf structures and floating facility engineering
- Deep foundation systems (piles, sheet piles, drilled shafts)
- Landside marshalling yards, transit sheds, and conveyors
- Bulk storage, processing facilities, and pipe rack systems
- Navigation locks and marine gate structures
- Flood protection systems and stormwater pump stations
- Permitting coordination for levees, highways, and adjacent infrastructure
- Hydraulic and coastal engineering analysis
- Vessel loading analysis and structural design for high live loads
- Corrosion protection and marine durability design
- Directionally drilled river crossings
- Integration with rail and highway infrastructure
- Environmental compliance and regulatory coordination
- Construction sequencing in active port environments
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