Ports enable trade and cheaper freight movement across waters, and their development involves huge investment. Port
infrastructure plays a key role in a country's trade and economy.
Brownfield port construction usually involves large-scale clean-up operations of contaminated soil and the renovation
and deepening of the quay walls. It results in the rehabilitation and reuse of existing port real estate, thereby
avoiding lengthy and difficult port extension procedures. Redevelopment of port brownfields produces numerous
environmental, social, and economic benefits. By cleaning up and returning these lands to use, communities can remove
dangerous structures and stop or stabilize contamination near waterways.
Port redevelopment presents valuable opportunities for waterfront redevelopment, and it may catalyze revitalization in
the broader community. Brownfield redevelopment frees space for various uses and creates a more available property for
sale or lease, providing ports with additional sources of revenue. Besides, redevelopment of previously used sites can
help alleviate pressure on undeveloped wetland and coastal areas, thus protecting important coastal habitats.