The Port of Oakland – which handles over 99 percent of all containerized cargo moving through Northern California – continues its ongoing infrastructure improvements.
While many of these improvements focus on enhancing capacity for the largest vessels and reducing environmental impacts, the refurbishment of Berth 10, a dredge material rehandling facility, is aimed at addressing the port’s operational needs and supporting its long-term development.
To extend the service life of Berth 10, ShibataFenderTeam delivered five sets of Cone Fender systems (SPC 1000, G1.3), with closed-box steel panels (2,286- by-3,658 mm), all customized to meet the specific requirements of this aging terminal.
The design of the fender system and substructure was particularly unique. Given Berth 10’s narrow deck and limited load capacity, a custom solution was developed that operates almost independently of the original substructure. For each system, two new piles were driven and connected through a robust clamp, providing the necessary fender mounting space. The fenders absorb berthing energy, while the piles distribute the loads into the ground and partially into the original structure, reducing stresses in the berth. The clamps and fender system were co-designed by our in-house engineering team prior to the tender phase, ensuring a fully optimized design from the very beginning. This collaboration streamlined the tendering process for the owner and facilitated a faster execution of the project.
