Ports and waterways that weather all storms

Your challenges are more complex than ever.

Quay walls, locks, bridges, and docks must not only be technically efficient but also flood-resistant, adapted to modern logistics, and integrated into their surroundings. Moreover, ports and waterways play an increasingly important role in defence, energy management, ecology, and recreation. The question is not just how you build, but, in particular: why, for whom, and with what vision for the future?

A single point of contact: from design to permit

Whether you are planning a new lock or redeveloping an entire port area: every project involves multiple layers. That is why our experts work together in a multidisciplinary and integrated manner. This ensures that every aspect is coordinated.

• Our urban planners and landscape architects develop master plans that combine sustainability and spatial quality. Architects and designers design bridges, quay walls, and riverbank zones. Engineers translate this into a technically feasible plan. Energy experts design the energy network, while mobility experts ensure a smooth connection to the multimodal network.
• Our environmental consultants investigate the impact on air, soil, water, and nature, and prepare environmental impact reports. Ecologists integrate nature-friendly banks and fish passages. Spatial planners and environmental experts ensure a comprehensive permit file. This is how we create projects that enjoy broad support and future value.
• Our process experts maintain an overview. They monitor the process, identify opportunities for collaboration, and ensure that every project runs smoothly through all procedures. From initial idea to tendering and implementation: we ensure that your project does not come to a standstill.

We connect all the links together.

With Sweco, you choose a partner with all the expertise in-house. From the reconstruction of a quay wall to the strategic redevelopment of an entire port area. From flood protection to making a canal navigable for larger vessels. We ask the right questions, bring together the right people, and work jointly with you and all stakeholders to find the best solution for tomorrow.

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