Industries
Port & River Terminals
Proven Expertise in the Unique Challenges and Variability of Marine Projects
With extensive expertise in navigating the geographic complexities of dock construction and operations, loading/unloading systems, environmental/permitting requirements and more, VAA partners with your team throughout the process for better planning and more predictable outcomes.
From initial planning and vendor coordination to engineering design and construction support, we deliver tailored solutions to meet your needs today and into the future with:
- Market analysis studies and master planning services
- Layout & design of deep draft and river waterfront transload processes
- Design & upgrade of wharves, bulkheads & floating docks
- Berthing/mooring studies & design for deep draft terminals
- Vessel/barge mooring/positioning arrangements & loadout/unload operations
- Permitting liaison services and environmental assessment assistance
- Rail layout and sequence of operations studies
- Sourcing & strategizing federal, state & local funding
Specialized Industry Expertise
- State & federal grant funding assistance (sourcing, applying, managing funds)
- Safety assessments (life-safety code, dust hazard analysis)
- Sustainability initiatives (electrification, Green Ports)
- Structural observation
- Resilience/disaster recovery planning
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