PORTS INTEGRAL TO A STRONG ECONOMY

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1 PORTS INTEGRAL TO A STRONG ECONOMY

2 Port of New Orleans, USA; Strategic Advisory Service 2 Ports are busy, dynamic transportation centers that constantly require technical enhancements to meet the needs of critical global movement of goods. Over 2.3 billion tonnes of cargo are handled annually In the United States and Canada. Via North American ports, import and export of goods is possible to major trade centres in all corners of the world. To address these economic demands, a full range of advisory planning, design and construction management services is vital. From the port complex to landside access to surrounding transportation infrastructure, the WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff team of experts help you address a myriad of challenges in marine transportation. Whether your challenge is about port development to increase capacity or simply to stay up-to-date in order to ensure the continued flow of goods, our comprehensive approach considers all aspects of your business including its impact to the environment and human geography. A comprehensive suite of strategic consulting in recommending project development and phasing is offered, in addition to design and construction management services through to facility operations and maintenance. The best interest of our clients is indeed at the core of our business. WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff is a world-class organization with experts who specialize in offering the most pertinent environmental, telecommunications, industrial, and transportation advice and solutions, to name a few.

3 3 PORTS We are also well-versed in improving facility buildings, cargo handling equipment, rail systems, and short sea and inland waterways links. Possessing a deep understanding of the coastal and inland waterways environments and multi-modal transport opportunities, we are able to take on any projects from concept to reality, through pre-feasibility to design, operation to maintenance, as well as refurbishment, decommissioning and regeneration. Our expertise in maritime infrastructure has been recognized globally, in particular through our work in challenging climates such as Sweden and Canada Professionnals specializing in ports worldwide 5 Continents on which our experts have completed ports projects

4 Panama Canal; Demand modeling Image courtesy of Panama Canal Authority 4 Stockholm Royal Seaport, Sweden PROTECTING OUR COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff has globally recognized expertise in coastal hydraulics and engineering, ranging from pre-design investigation, hydrodynamic modelling and detailed design of coastal structures related to ports, such as waterways, moorings, wharves, breakwaters, coastal erosion protection and habitat restoration projects. We use world-recognized modelling tools to predict tides, wave propagation, currents, sediment transport, coastline evolution, as well their interaction with structures. Where needed, our jobs often starts with a comprehensive description of hydrodynamic conditions affecting a project and, consequently, proceeds to drafting project-steering recommendations for the design of coastal infrastructures.

5 SAFELY: IT S HOW WE DO BUSINESS WSP takes safety requirements and best practices seriously and is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, clients and contractors. We manage a comprehensive and diversified HSE program that includes best practices such as hazard/risk analysis, design for safety, inspections and safe work methods. All of our staff members, in line with our HSE goals and core values, are consistently pursuing efforts to build and develop the HSE culture of the company. Together, the steps we take and the cooperation we foster will enable WSP to maintain an incident - and injury - free work environment. 5 PORTS Argentina Navel Forces fleet dock, Newfoundland Quai de la Reine, Quebec City, Quebec

6 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff is recognized as one of the most innovative engineering consulting firms due to its ability to integrate environmental and social considerations in the planning, design and completion of all of our engineering projects. Our environmental team is made up of experienced professionals and technicians with a successful track record in the areas of impact studies and permitting, environmental audits, environmental systems implementation and maintenance, water, air, soil and sediment characterizations, land remediation and environmental monitoring.

7 7 PORT, MARITIME AND COASTAL ENGINEERING EXPERTISE PORTS Port and harbour planning Wharves and mooring facilities Heavy industrial handling of bulk, cargo and container equipment Coastal engineering, waterways and hydrodynamic modeling Rail and road transportation Building and civil engineering Electrical engineering (low to high voltage) and telecommunication systems Project and construction management Environmental studies, permitting and monitoring Geotechnical and foundation studies, material testing and quality control Bathymetric and topographic surveying and underwater inspection Given the magnitude and vulnerability of our coastal systems, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff includes environmental and social characterization in its preliminary studies in order to scope the constraints that require consideration at project definition phase. Our environmental experts have developed a social acceptability approach that is transparent and engaging for both communities and the business: a proven recipe for creating long-term trustworthy relationships. Our specialized expertise also extends to strategic planning, socio-economic studies and sustainable development which are an integral part of our overall project vision.

8 WE ARE WSP AND PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF WSP and Parsons Brinckerhoff have combined and are now one of the world s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We bring together our 32,000 staff, based in more than 500 offices, across 39 countries to provide engineering and multidisciplinary services in a vast array of industry sectors, with a focus on technical excellence and client service. wspgroup.com pbworld.com ESCLUSA Canal PCA 2015 WSP Canada Inc. All rights reserved. CA-MK-BR-014-EN