Ports and harbours

Beckett Rankine has extensive experience with developing large and small port, terminal and harbour projects in many parts of the world.  

Whether scoping and masterplanning a new multi-purpose facility, expanding an established port or maintaining a historic harbour, we navigate the complex needs of port and harbour owners to ensure high-quality results with minimal commercial disruption.  

Freetown Port Expansion, Sierra Leone

Beckett Rankine oversaw the port expansion project from masterplan to construction. We successfully navigated a number of complexities that included Sierra Leone’s rainy season, a lack of geological data, and global politics affecting material supply. 

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Newhaven Port

Beckett Rankine has a long-standing relationship with Newhaven Port, primarily in the design and supervision of life-extending maintenance works for the busy cross-channel ferry port. Our work has included a Ro-Ro linkspan repair and replacement, a unique turning plate concept, and flood defence improvements. 

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A ferry entering Newhaven Port, with the linkspan ahead on the right.


Port and harbour projects

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