We understand your “inside the fence” needs and position your site to meet your goals.
Industry
You have challenges. We have solutions.
Hanson’s industry team focuses on your industrial and terminal site, rail, material handling and logistics needs. We begin by understanding the goals and expectations for your project while prioritizing your financial parameters. Using our proprietary analysis tools, we help you refine your project scope so you can cost-effectively achieve your production and operational objectives. We have a proven track record of providing solutions that integrate logistics and engineering within budget and on time.
Every product, terminal and industrial facility is different. We recognize the diverse needs of transportation, distribution, midstream, port and industrial clients, approaching every project as a partnership and understanding that success is when operations begin and revenue is generated. Whether you’re looking to expand your facility or improve your operation, we can assist you.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“Hanson has provided ground-up design, engineering and construction support, resulting in exceptional project delivery.”
David Golightly Project Director LyondellBasell Industries
Our analysis and engineering solutions include civil, rail, structural, loading and unloading systems; operational analysis; site logistic evaluations; environmental site assessments; and permitting and compliance audits for terminals, ports and industrial facilities. We also offer geotechnical engineering, environmental services, surveying, land acquisition, commissioning, construction management and specialty services. We also service the Class 1 and regional railway industry.
We hold licenses in every U.S. state, Canada, Puerto Rico, numerous Caribbean countries and Mexico. We operate in more than 40 other countries, working on projects from planning and feasibility to engineering, construction and commissioning. Some recent projects include renewable diesel, rail storage-in-transit yards, permitting, master planning, railcar washes, bulk handling terminals, port planning and design, as well as rail service for industrial sites. We can provide you with:
- design and engineering solutions
- environmental permitting for site production
- forensic and expert witness services
- project delivery
- project feasibility
- site and project planning

The complex web of environmental regulatory requirements can be a high hurdle for many projects. With our guidance, you can smoothly navigate the path to a completed permit checklist.

Our experienced railway staff stands ready with a range of services to address your needs, from heavy rail to intermodal facilities and bridges, with an eye toward innovation and honoring our natural world.