The development of an optimal port solution requires an integrated approach combining all aspects, such as wave disturbance, ship motions at berth, operations down-time, siltation, manoeuvring and environmental impact. Therefore, the development of the optimal port solution often requires a combination of numerical modelling and hydraulic model tests.

The high demand for gas in areas far from the gas production has lead to an increase in the requirements for LNG export and import terminals.

DHI has extensive experience with port and terminal planning and optimisation at all stages from pre-feasibility to detailed designs and operation services.

DHI pioneered the introduction regarding irregular waves and the use of ship models in hydraulic model tests of ports and harbours. DHI’s numerical wave penetration and ship movement models are similarly setting today's industry standards. The wave model is integrated with a ship response model to produce ship movements in the time domain.

Siltation and environmental impacts related to port developments are also areas covered by DHI’s expertise.

DHI is involved in the conceptual design, analysis and optimisation of breakwaters. Our customers benefit from the experience and results from the many projects undertaken by DHI.