Ports & Marine Infrastructure
Engineering Infrastructure for Ports, Harbours & Marine Operations
Modern ports require robust, transportable and reliable infrastructure to support cargo handling, vessel operations, logistics, maintenance and the transition towards lower-emission port facilities.
Simmonds Equipment designs and supplies engineered transport systems, modular buildings, electrical infrastructure, liquid storage solutions and specialist equipment supporting commercial ports, container terminals, offshore supply bases, naval facilities and marine infrastructure projects worldwide.
Our expertise lies in engineering practical infrastructure that simplifies transportation, installation, operation and long-term maintenance.
Supporting the Complete Port Lifecycle
Port infrastructure supports a wide range of operational activities.
Our engineering capability can support:
• Port Development
• Terminal Expansion
• Cargo Handling
• Container Operations
• Marine Logistics
• Vessel Maintenance
• Offshore Supply Bases
• Infrastructure Modernisation
• Port Electrification
• Asset Maintenance
Every solution is engineered with transportation, lifting, installation and future relocation in mind.
Port Logistics Infrastructure
Efficient logistics underpin every successful port operation.
Simmonds Equipment can engineer solutions including:
• CSC-certified containers
• Cargo carrying units
• Equipment frames
• Machinery transport skids
• Lifting frames
• Flat racks
• Open-top transport systems
• Secure storage units
• Temporary warehousing
• Intermodal transport equipment
Transportability is considered from the earliest stages of design to maximise operational flexibility.
Port Buildings & Technical Facilities
Modern ports require specialist buildings supporting operational and engineering activities.
Potential applications include:
• Port administration buildings
• Control rooms
• Security buildings
• Customs inspection facilities
• Gatehouse buildings
• Maintenance workshops
• Welfare facilities
• Equipment shelters
• Marine engineering workshops
• Operations centres
Buildings can be factory integrated before delivery, reducing installation time and improving quality.
Electrical Infrastructure, Shore Power & EV Charging
Ports are increasingly investing in electrification to reduce emissions, improve operational efficiency and support future energy demands.
Simmonds Equipment can engineer modular electrical infrastructure supporting:
• Shore power installations
• High-voltage electrical buildings
• Medium-voltage substations
• Low-voltage distribution systems
• E-Houses
• Switchgear buildings
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• EV charging infrastructure
• Charging facilities for electric port equipment
• Electrical control buildings
Infrastructure can be engineered around customer-selected electrical equipment and supplied ready for installation.
Refrigeration & Cold Chain Infrastructure
Many ports support refrigerated cargo, food distribution and temperature-sensitive products.
Potential applications include:
• Refrigerated storage
• Reefer container support
• Clip-on generator sets
• Cold-chain logistics
• Fish landing facilities
• Seafood export terminals
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Temperature-controlled warehousing
• Inspection facilities
• Distribution hubs
Solutions can support both temporary and permanent operations.
Liquid Storage & Marine Utility Systems
Ports frequently require specialist storage supporting vessel operations and terminal infrastructure.
Potential applications include:
• Potable water storage
• Fire water systems
• Wastewater storage
• Process water storage
• Fuel storage
• Chemical storage
• Sludge storage
• Environmental containment
• Temporary storage systems
• Utility infrastructure
Storage systems can be engineered around project-specific operational requirements.
Marine Engineering & Equipment Support
Ports require reliable infrastructure supporting maintenance and engineering activities.
Potential applications include:
• Crane maintenance facilities
• Mechanical workshops
• Fabrication workshops
• Generator packages
• Compressor packages
• Hydraulic equipment support
• Maintenance shelters
• Equipment storage
• Spare parts facilities
• Technical service buildings
Factory integration reduces installation and commissioning time.
Offshore Supply Base Infrastructure
Many ports act as logistics centres for offshore energy projects.
Simmonds Equipment can support:
• Offshore logistics bases
• CCUs
• Offshore containers
• DNV 2.7-1 equipment
• Lifting frames
• Hazardous area buildings
• Workshop containers
• Warehousing
• Pipe storage infrastructure
• Marine logistics support
This capability builds directly upon our extensive experience supporting offshore oil & gas and renewable energy projects.
Environmental & Sustainability Infrastructure
Ports are increasingly investing in sustainable infrastructure and environmental protection.
Potential applications include:
• Waste collection facilities
• Recycling infrastructure
• Spill response systems
• Environmental storage
• Water treatment support
• Stormwater management
• Pollution control
• Environmental monitoring buildings
• Battery storage
• Renewable energy integration
Projects are engineered around customer-specific environmental objectives.
Transport Engineering
Transportation remains fundamental to every port project.
Simmonds Equipment engineers transportability by considering:
• ISO shipping standards
• CSC certification
• Road transport
• Rail transport
• Heavy lifting
• Port handling
• Modular construction
• Future relocation
• Intermodal logistics
• Installation methodology
Considering transportation during design reduces mobilisationcosts while improving operational flexibility.
Engineering for Marine Environments
Port infrastructure operates in demanding coastal environments requiring durable engineering solutions.
Projects may be developed for:
• Commercial ports
• Container terminals
• Bulk terminals
• Offshore supply bases
• Naval dockyards
• Shipyards
• Cruise terminals
• Fishing harbours
• Renewable energy ports
• Remote island facilities
Each project is engineered around the environmental conditions and operational requirements of the customer.
Typical Applications
Our engineering capability can support:
• Port authorities
• Terminal operators
• Shipping companies
• Offshore logistics providers
• Naval support organisations
• EPC contractors
• Civil engineering contractors
• Renewable energy developers
• Government agencies
• Marine engineering companies
Compliance & Marine Standards
Port infrastructure frequently operates within international transportation and marine regulatory frameworks.
Projects may require consideration of:
• CSC certification
• ISO container standards
• Lifting requirements
• Marine environmental regulations
• Electrical standards
• Customer specifications
• Transportation regulations
• Site-specific operational requirements
Every solution is engineered around applicable legislation and project-specific requirements.
Why Simmonds Equipment?
Simmonds Equipment combines expertise in transport engineering, modular buildings, electrical infrastructure, liquid storage systems and specialist logistics equipment to support ports and marine infrastructure worldwide.
Our capability includes modular technical buildings, shore power infrastructure, EV charging facilities, cargo handling equipment, refrigeration systems, offshore logistics equipment and bespoke engineered solutions developed around customer-specific operational requirements.