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Marine Terminals

From dock design to mooring arrangements to material handling, NETSCo combines all of its marine experience and technical expertise to create custom solutions for your business. Our goal is to use the unique talents and experience of our personnel in developing methods and systems that a shipowner or operator can incorporate to make his vessels, crew, and loading/unloading terminals work more efficiently and cost-effectively.

From marine terminal upgrades to transmodal material handling, dock design, rehabilitation and mooring arrangements, we assist terminal and marine facility operators with a wide range of studies and assessments to analyze processes, marine facilities or floating structures. We endeavor to learn the details of your operation so that we can craft a solution that fits within your current layout and optimizes your processes for effectiveness and efficiency.

Below is a review some of our recent projects:

  • Mooring Analysis
  • Structural Analysis
  • Dry-bulk Cargo Handling Design
  • Cement Handling Design
  • Construction Project Management

Mississippi River Terminal Revitalization

Mississippi River Terminal adding gangways

This Terminal has long been an integral node for maritime logistics along the Mississippi, relying heavily on its operational efficiency and infrastructure integrity. However, to meet modern standards and expected service levels, an extensive update was needed. NETSCo, was selected to oversee the Project Management of these revitalization efforts.

To oversee the Project Management of the revitalization upgrade in the field to enhance the structural integrity and safety of the Terminal and ensure the project was completed within the agreed timeline and budget.

The NETSCo team embarked on a methodically planned operation that integrated various elements of project management, from logistics and resource allocation to operational oversight and quality control. Additionally, the Project Manager coordinated multi-disciplinary teams under stringent timelines.

The project utilized the latest techniques and equipment in pile driving for the enhancement of the terminal’s infrastructure. This phase was executed with attention to detail to avoid any environmental impact. The installation of a vibrating head, new gangways to improve functionality and safety, and other important updates were scheduled to ensure terminal activities could continue without interruption.

The completion of the Mississippi River Terminal project underscores NETSCo’s proficiency in delivering high-quality results in the field. The company not only reinforced the physical infrastructure but also enhanced the operational reliability, safety, and longevity of the Terminal.

The NETSCo team, once again proved their ability to undertake and successfully complete terminal operation improvements.