Maritime

The maritime industry is the cornerstone of global trade, crucial for economic growth, maintaining supply chains, spreading opportunities, and ensuring the safe and efficient transport of goods. Our projects deliver effective and sustainable operations at ports, terminals and shipyards while benefiting local communities and society at large. As one of the world’s leading maritime consultants, it’s our goal to optimise maritime operations everywhere. That means futureproofing existing sites with innovative solutions that protect people and environments. It means helping emerging economies grow and thrive. And it means designing and creating the smart maritime environments of tomorrow, today. In these areas, our innovation, expertise, and dedication to sustainable development continue to set us and our clients apart – as they have for over 140 years. Read more our maritime services. 

Green, smart mega-port will enhance India’s global connectivity  

A new greenfield mega-port at Vadhan on the west coast of India is set to become one of the top 10 container ports in the world. It is part of a strategic initiative to establish sea and rail links connecting India with Europe through the Middle East and will meet the increasing demand for container handling and the future deep draft ships. We provided consultancy services to develop an ambitious master plan and created the detailed design including tender documents. The green, smart port will be a one-of-a-kind installation for India. It incorporates nature-based solutions to protect against the impacts of climate change. Land reclamation and shore protection works increase resilience to flooding and storms. The new port will help India meet growing trade demand for decades to come. The first phase is expected to be completed by 2029. Read more about this one-of-a-kind port.

Picture of a hydrogen hub in Morocco. The visual displays icons for SDG 3, SDG 11 and SDG 13, showing their connection to the project.
Portrait photo of Peter Bos, Leading Professional Maritime Solutions for Renewable Energies at Royal HaskoningDHV.

“Seeing our designs come to fruition is such a rewarding part of what we do. And knowing Vadhvan port will support India’s container shipping well into the future makes it all the more powerful.”   

Amit Magadum, Project Manager