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for constructing projects at a container or dock facility.” into. Of note, the Bayport Wharf 1 project was twice the size of

Nevertheless, and while McCarthy is one of the Nation’s Wharf 2, but was completed in only four more months. most diverse contractors, Rogers concedes that marine proj- The deepened Panama Canal has appreciably moved the ects are unique. “Whether they require a waterfront or land- needle for marine construction frms here in the United States, side construction approach, we understand the safety and ex- at least, says Rogers, at a handful of the nation’s larger ports. ecution challenges that come with these types of projects. We Houston is no different.

strive to keep all of our employees with marine experience Rogers explains, “Port Houston is unique in that not only engaged in our current marine projects, while at the same time are they retroftting the existing Barbours Cut terminal, but are training and developing the next generation of marine builders also concurrently building the entirely new Bayport Terminal, as we continue to expand our portfolio.” where we’ve been actively working since 2005. Most large

U.S. container ports have been preparing for the canal expan-

PORT HOUSTON: NOT MCCARTHY’S FIRST RODEO sion for quite some time, so projects like these have been care-

McCarthy and Port Houston have a long history together. For fully programmed, budgeted, planned, and implemented over example, McCarthy only recently completed the Barbours Cut the course of several years. Now it is crunch time – the canal

Wharf Rehabilitation Phase 1 project as well as the Bayport is open, and ports are scrambling to implement projects they

Wharf 1 project. Bayport Wharf 1 project was the 1,300 linear may have been delaying over the past few years.” And, that’s feet dock section that the current Bayport Wharf 2 project ties where McCarthy, its experience and expertise come in. www.maritimelogisticsprofessional.com 39

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