GHD secures master planning contracts at three major North American ports

GHD, a leading professional services company, has secured three significant port master planning contracts in North America. The contracts span port facilities in Benicia, California; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Seattle, Washington.

The Port of Benicia Facilities and Infrastructure Modernization contract encompasses infrastructure assessment, decarbonization planning and capital improvement strategies. This comprehensive 18-month project will support the port's sustainability goals while enhancing the city’s zoning and design regulations to foster a green economy.

The Port of New Orleans 2025 Master Plan Update focuses on strategic assessment, cargo synthesis and market analysis for both industrial real estate and cruise sectors. The 12-month engagement includes development of a correlated master plan for the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad.

The Port of Seattle Planning Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract involves capital planning, stakeholder engagement and project development over a 36-month period. This work will support the Port's long-term growth and development objectives in coordination with the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

"These wins demonstrate GHD's growing presence in port master planning and our ability to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for critical maritime infrastructure," said Victor Tirado, Maritime and Coastal Market Sector Lead at GHD. "Each of these projects allows us to leverage our full range of services while helping advance our clients' strategic objectives."

The contracts reflect GHD's strategic focus on infrastructure modernization and commitment to sustainable development in the maritime sector.

About GHD

GHD is a leading professional services company operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Committed to a vision to make water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Established in 1928 and privately owned by its people, GHD’s network of 12,000+ professionals is connected across 160 offices located on five continents.