A Port Authority is a governmental public authority formed to operate ports and other transportation infrastructure. Ports are counted on to move both products and people, and in the U.S., there are 115 port authorities that oversee all this movement.
Port authorities are empowered to develop planning activities to improve port lands and manage long-term growth.
Over the past few decades, large investments have been made to accommodate the fast-growing container trade. Many U.S. ports are making adjustments and upgrades for the larger ships with additional shipping containers and modern technology.
As the nature of ports evolves, it’s easy to see why port construction activity is actively growing.
Port authority and coastal projects require a conduit capable of surviving the relentless tests of the coastal environment.
Durable, corrosion-free, lightweight, easy to install, cost-effective, you could say fiberglass conduit is perfectly suited to battle against the conditions found in coastal ports. The characteristics make it a versatile and cost-effective solution for an all-manner of coastal projects.
The stress-free performance and easy installation make fiberglass a number one choice for coastal project managers and engineers around the world, whether it be conduit for coastal ports, conduit for airports, or conduit for tunnels.
Port activity is buzzing and between 2020 and 2026, global port construction is estimated to grow exponentially. Ports are growing to accommodate bigger ships, more containers, and new technologies. In the U.S. specifically, the Port of Miami, Port of Long Beach, and Port of Los Angeles are the largest ports seeing increased usage.
Fiberglass conduit provides the optimal solution in the burdensome environments found in coastal ports - withstanding corrosive saltwater and extreme UV exposure. The challenging coastal installations are also perfectly suited to fiberglass conduits lightweight nature and easy portability - making installation easier, faster and more cost-efficient than with heavier steel or PVC conduit.
Airports in urban settings need proper lighting for successful landing approaches. To avoid no-fly zones, aircraft typically follow neighboring waterways when approaching the runway using lights as their guide.
FRE Composites has worked with several airports across the U.S., namely, John F. Kennedy Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty Airport, Stewart International Airport, to supply fiberglass conduit to aid airport operations.
The BreathSaver® Fiberglass Conduit system uses a resin-based matrix consisting of conduits, elbows, fittings, and adaptors to provide a nonmetallic, corrosion-resistant, flame-resistant, low-smoke, non-toxic conduit system.
The characteristics make it the ideal choice for tunnels and confined areas (vent shaft, steam tunnels, etc.). Fiberglass Composites have worked with port authorities such as the Port Authority of Allegheny County to Mt. Washington Tunnel and Allegheny tunnel.
FRE Composites has been designing, developing and producing the best fiberglass products in the business since 1958. We have engineered conduit installations in North America, South America, the Far East, South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, ensuring the most stringent industry requirements for safety are met.
Our epoxy product line consists of conduits, fittings, conduit bodies, and adapters - designed to provide transport infrastructure projects with a reliable alternative to less effective types of conduit. Our epoxy fiberglass conduit is here to protect your valuable cable lines with the best system for any given situation.
Get in touch with us today to find the solution to your coastal project.