Halcrow provides a wide range of services for the phased expansion of Freeport Container Port in the Bahamas. On completion, the port will accommodate the largest transshipment operation in the Caribbean.

The Halcrow team became involved with this project in the late 1990s when it was chosen to provide planning and design of phase II, to double the capacity of the terminal. Subsequently Halcrow was selected as employer’s representative to implement phase IV of the project, including the deepening of the harbor to -16.0m. The scope of services included outline designs, pricing schedules, cost estimates, tender evaluation, negotiation and award assistance, and construction supervision. Work was completed on time and on budget.

For phase V of the port expansion, Halcrow is providing site supervision, technical and contracts support services for a further harbor dredging campaign, comprising the removal of approximately 1 million cubic yards of limestone rock. Halcrow is also providing detailed design and construction supervision for 500m of new quay,  container stacking yard and mechanical and electrical services for six additional super post-Panamax gantry cranes.