26/05/2025
ForSHORE: Cimesa contributes to the expansion of the dock at the ATP terminal located in the Port of Altamira in Mexico
The project aims to optimize mooring capacity and strengthen the port terminal’s logistical competitiveness. It consists of extending the existing quay by 215 meters, reaching a total surface area of 4,529 m². This project perfectly showcases the expertise of the ForSHORE brand, which brings together Soletanche Bachy’s maritime and port know-how.
Located in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, the Port of Altamira is one of the country’s main logistics hubs on the Atlantic coast. To support its growing activity, the ATP terminal (Altamira Terminal Portuaria) has launched a large-scale quay extension project, entrusted to CIMESA.
Objectives and scope of the project
The extension aims to increase the terminal’s operational capacity and ensure optimal alignment with adjacent quays, thus facilitating maritime maneuvers and logistics operations.
Four key construction phases
The project is structured into four main technical stages:
- Prefabrication of elements
Carried out at a site 3 km from the quay, this phase has just been completed. It included the fabrication of 599 elements: 118 pile caps, 177 beams, and 304 precast slabs. These components total 3,037 m³ of concrete and 940 tons of steel. - Pile driving
The structure of the new quay section is based on 118 steel piles with a diameter of 1.20 meters, ranging in length from 35.30 m to 38.10 m, driven up to a depth of 32 meters. This foundation system ensures overall structural stability under heavy loads. - Installation of elements
This phase is carried out from the existing quay and a dedicated metal platform. The slabs are lifted by crane from four anchorage points and placed on the beams with high precision, ensuring structural integrity. - Final slab casting (topping)
The final stage of the construction involves casting a 4,529 m² slab on-site to complete the structure and prepare it for heavy-duty port operations.
Congratulations to the teams working on this project!
