Embracing the Future of Freight and Logistics

Combining Jacobs knowledge and creativity with Green Corridors to pioneer the next wave of logistics solutions

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Green Corridors mission is to shape the future of logistics by making it more sustainable, efficient, and responsive to market demands through a Next Generation Freight Mobility System. 

Key components of the Green Corridors implementation strategy include:

  • Implementation of a Freight Shuttle System using driverless shuttles and related infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted freight transport.
  • Sustainability initiatives through energy-efficient technologies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable logistics practices.
  • Market penetration with targeted routes focusing on highly congested freight corridors and key routes from domestic and international ports to inland terminals.
  • Economic and community development by attracting new businesses and creation of job opportunities in local communities.
  • Collaboration and efficiency working closely with shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and port authorities to create a seamless supply chain that reduces lead times and improves supply chain responsiveness.
  • Innovation and adaptation by improving technology and processes to stay ahead of industry trends while being responsive to market demands and changes in the logistics landscape.

As an organization dedicated to creating a more connected and sustainable world, Jacobs is aligned with Green Corridors’ mission to develop cutting-edge freight transport services and logistics solutions. 

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, and operational advancement, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.  We understand the need for collaboration between stakeholders and a comprehensive team that can deliver exceptional multidisciplined services.  Our wealth of resources includes some of the brightest minds in the industry who are dedicated to applying their experience to advancing innovation. We are thrilled at the prospect of Jacobs and Green Corridors combining our knowledge and creativity to support you in the achievement of your ambitious goals to pioneer the next wave of logistics solutions. 

Some key advantages that Jacobs offers include:

  • Alignment with Vision: We share your vision and are excited to work with you. Our proud history spans over 77 years, marked by innovative and impactful infrastructure, facilities, and technology programs.
  • Proven Capabilities: We possess unmatched program management, engineering, and delivery capabilities, leveraging industry-leading expertise from across the county and around the globe.
  • Freight Industry Experience: We have a proven track record of delivering successful projects for the freight industry, including collaborations with major railroads like BNSF, Union Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Amtrak, as well as intermodal facilities nationwide that encompass a broad spectrum of logistics, supply chain management, infrastructure development, and technological integration. 
  • Transit Solutions: Our expertise extends to fixed guideway systems for the transit industry, encompassing corridor planning, guideway design, and systems engineering. 
  • Ports Expertise: Our engineering services have been utilized at nearly every significant port in the U.S., and we have successfully executed complex port projects globally. Notable projects include those for the Port of Houston, Port of Miami, Port of Oakland, and Port of Tacoma, which have enhanced operations and streamlined container delivery. 
  • Local Knowledge and Insight: Our Houston team is equipped to deliver civil engineering services including surveying, right-of-way analysis, and traffic analysis, roadways, utilities as well as consulting and advisory services for resilient, digitally enabled infrastructure solutions. We understand the intricacies of projects that involve multiple stakeholders, and we have strong working relationships with the Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston), City of Houston, Harris County Engineering Department (HCED), Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to support collaboration and successful project delivery.

We are committed to the success of Green Corridors, its stakeholders, and customers. We are ready to partner with you to provide all necessary resources and support services under one umbrella to push the envelope of logistics innovation and transform the future of freight mobility. 

Together, we can transform the future of freight transport into today’s reality.

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About us

Across our company, across our offices, across the world, we’re continually challenging today to reinvent tomorrow.

Jacobs is experienced in all aspects of ports and rail design and logistics from initial planning to conceptual and detailed design, construction, operation, and maintenance services. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with a talent force of approximately 45,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services, including consulting, technical, scientific, and project delivery. We are a global leader in full-service consulting, design, construction administration, and program management for public and private marine clients with a long and successful presence in the Greater Houston area.

 Our relationship with Port of Houston spans more than 20 years, bringing you a team with unmatched, direct site experience and distinctive insight into your facilities and infrastructure. We provide innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions through a proven approach that delivers technically excellent, biddable, and constructible projects, helping our clients develop and manage infrastructure and facilities that improve efficiency, safety, and quality of life.   

Our team has successfully provided planning, engineering, design, risk management, and construction phase services for Harris County projects for the past 30 years. These projects include multiple roadway, bridge, drainage, utility design and relocation, and water projects for HCED and HCTRA. With over 1,500 staff located in the Harris County area, we bring extensive knowledge, having partnered with the County to deliver some of their most complex projects.

As our clients navigate the digital transformation and growing cyber risks, we have positioned ourselves at the forefront of this growth, adding digital capabilities, products, like our StreetLight big data platform, and other tools to serve a growing set of customers. 

Ports & Maritime

Ports & Maritime

Seaports are the unsung heroes of global trade, ensuring the seamless flow of food, fuel, and supplies essential to our daily lives. Our port and maritime experts have mastered the world’s most intricate programs, combining global insights with local expertise to navigate the complexities of maritime infrastructure.

Rail & Transit

Rail & Transit

Whether your journey includes keeping pace with capacity building and accelerating technology, ensuring safety and security or maintaining networks, we’re on board to serve all aspects of high‐speed and conventional passenger rail, freight and logistics, mass/public transit and innovative bus solutions.

Highways & Bridges

Highways & Bridges

Roads and bridges are more than structures; they're lifelines connecting communities and fostering economic growth. From roads and railways to rivers and sea straits, we’re building the infrastructure of tomorrow, creating pathways for social change and development.

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What we do

Jacobs offers a range of advantages across various services that align with Green Corridor’s needs and mission,  leveraging global expertise and local knowledge to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Here’s a look at some of our related services and what sets us apart.

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Port Operations / Coordination of Container Terminals

Port Operations and Coordination of Container Terminals

We work to ensure the seamless operation of ports and container terminals by managing the movement of goods, coordinating logistics, and optimizing traffic flow. We provide market and feasibility studies, simulations, design, and comprehensive program management across all engineering disciplines. With our expertise, we streamline port operations, enhance efficiency, and support the global supply chain, ensuring goods move swiftly and safely from origin to destination. Our portfolio of port and maritime services includes planning, engineering design, scheduling, cost estimating, construction support, maintenance and rehabilitation planning, program management, and technical support. We have successfully completed feasibility studies, assisted clients in locating financing, and designing and constructing port facilities from small boat piers to the some of the largest container, cargo, and cruise terminals in the world. We have helped our clients achieve their goals of cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, flexibility, and operational efficiency and sustainability. Locally, we have established and maintained a long and successful presence in the Greater Houston area and State of Texas providing engineering design services to private and public marine clients. Our relationship with the Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston) spans more than 20 years, bringing a team with unmatched, direct site experience and distinctive insight into the Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals. We provide innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions through a proven approach that delivers technically excellent, biddable, and constructible projects, helping our marine clients develop and manage infrastructure and facilities that improve efficiency, safety, and quality of life.

Freight Intermodal Operations

Freight Intermodal Operations

Our freight intermodal operations streamline the transportation of goods using multiple modes—rail, ship, and truck—without handling the freight itself during transitions. We offer a full spectrum of freight services, from planning and operations to logistics, based in the unique operational requirements of intermodal systems. Our services stand out due to our advanced digital capabilities, commitment to sustainability and resilience, local stakeholder engagement, and extensive project and design management experience. We ensure efficient, seamless, and sustainable freight movement, enhancing the global supply chain. Jacobs has delivered rail master planning and intermodal railway facility development services, from equipment selection to design and construction, at ports throughout the world. Our familiarity with the unique operational requirements of intermodal railway and trucking facilities, and their compatibility with port infrastructure and operations, enables us to develop efficient, economical, and appropriate designs for our clients.

ROW Survey/Analysis

ROW Survey and Analysis

Our Right of Way (ROW) survey and analysis ensures legal compliance and assesses the impact on property owners and the public for various infrastructure projects. This process includes surveying, mapping, and land valuation. By integrating infrastructure failure mode analysis, connectivity system development, and expertise in infrastructure and bridge health monitoring, we empower clients to make informed decisions. A ROW survey involves a detailed examination and mapping of lands designated for public or private infrastructure projects. It determines exact boundaries and dimensions to avoid disputes and ensure proper land use. Our comprehensive approach considers all business aspects—from identifying critical areas to developing action plans and monitoring progress. We offer a unique blend of advisory, engineering expertise, local knowledge, and global capabilities, resulting in more efficient and cost-effective projects.

Traffic Analysis

Traffic Analysis

Through traffic analysis, we evaluate vehicle flow on road networks to optimize transportation system design and operation. It involves studying current traffic patterns, predicting future volumes, and assessing the impact of new developments or changes such as reducing truck traffic on roadways. Our state-of-the-art technologies and intelligent transportation systems are designed to reduce accidents, enhance road safety, and protect lives. Using StreetLight InSight®, our big data web platform, we measure real time and historical vehicular traffic to help transportation providers make better decisions. This enriched data provides unique insights, from pinpointing EV charger deployment to identifying road safety hotspots and diagnosing infrastructure needs for equitable access. From real-time traffic monitoring to automated safety alerts, we provide comprehensive solutions that keep drivers informed and secure, ensuring every journey is a safer one. Our innovative solutions deliver cost and schedule savings, backed by a talented team of experts.

Structural Bridge Capacity Analysis

Structural Bridge Capacity Analysis

Our analysis determines the load-carrying capacity of bridges, ensuring they can safely handle expected traffic volumes and vehicle types as well as impacts based on changes to loading. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of bridge structures. Leveraging our technical expertise and recent project experience in structural assessments, such as the Arlington Avenue Bridges project, we save clients time and money. We also integrate data and security measures to ensure critical infrastructure remains resilient for the future.

Highways & Bridges

Bridge Engineering / Design

Our bridge engineering and design solutions involve planning and creating structures that balance aesthetics, functionality, and environmental considerations to meet all safety, regulatory, and client requirements. We design all bridge types including suspension, cable-stayed, arch, truss, girder, segmental, and movable bridges. Our projects often receive public and peer recognition for innovative design and engineering, and client recognition for delivering cost and schedule savings. We offer specialized design and technology services across various fields, leveraging advanced design, engineering, program management, and urban and transportation planning expertise. , Our services include bridge replacements, bridge strengthening, bridge widening, bridge inspections and ratings, feasibility studies, constructability reviews, cost estimations and value engineering. Our bridge team has planned, procured, designed, and delivered some of the world's most prestigious and technically demanding structures, including the Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing and the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor projects.

Roadway Engineering/Design

Roadway Engineering and Design

Our roadway engineering and design services encompass everything from initial concept to final construction, ensuring roads are safe, efficient, and environmentally sound. Locally, we’ve designed several Houston roadway projects including the Port Road Expansion Project, Grand Parkway GEC Project, and the North Houston Highway Improvement Project Segment 2. Our comprehensive solutions and innovative approaches address complex challenges, while focusing on innovation and reliability. We combine cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices to address capacity needs based on truck volume, access, and loading. Our Houston-based team supports TxDOT, stakeholders, and the community with a number of project services including engineering consulting (CEC and GEC); planning, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), schematic/environmental (S/E); and construction, engineering, and inspection (CEI). From planning to design to construction, we pave the way for connections that meet today’s demands and anticipate tomorrow’s needs

Elevated Guideway Engineering Design

Elevated Guideway Engineering Design

Designing elevated guideways involves developing alignments that meet operational and cost effectiveness requirements for rail systems. Our services focus on creating elevated guideways with careful planning to ensure structural integrity and minimal environmental impact. This includes ensuring speed and configuration while minimizing impacts on adjacent facilities, utilities, and environmental areas during the implementation of the guideway structural system. What sets our elevated guideway engineering design apart is our global design capability and full-service approach. We offer comprehensive solutions from design and construction to operation, leveraging our multidisciplinary expertise to deliver exceptional results.

Systems Engineering (Signals/Communications)

Systems Engineering (Signals and Communications)

Systems engineering for signals and communications involves designing and integrating complex transportation systems to ensure seamless operation of traffic signals, communication networks, and other components. Using StreetLight InSight®, our big data web platform, we measure historical vehicle, transit, bike, and foot traffic to help transportation agencies and consulting firms make better decisions. This enriched data provides unique insights, from pinpointing EV charger deployment to identifying road safety hotspots and diagnosing infrastructure needs for equitable access.

Tunnel Engineering/Design

Tunnel Engineering and Design

Our tunnel engineering and design services involve specialized planning and construction, requiring expertise in geotechnical engineering, structural design, and safety systems to ensure tunnels are safe and durable. With decades of experience and countless projects delivered safely worldwide, we manage and mitigate ground risk across various markets, including transportation, water, environmental, energy, and cities & places. With nearly 900 tunnel and ground engineers worldwide, we are one of the largest global providers of such services. We work across a range of primary disciplines including tunnel engineering, geotechnical engineering, geosciences and engineering geology, trenchless engineering, and tunnel fire and life safety engineering. Our tunnel engineering team includes world-leading subject matter experts in all of these disciplines, giving us industry-leading expertise across a full range of services - from feasibility studies and investigations, through preliminary and detailed designs, to construction management and asset management services. Our portfolio features iconic projects like the U.K.'s Thames Tideway, Sydney Metro’s West Central Tunnels, the U.S.'s California High Speed Rail, Singapore’s Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, and New Zealand’s Central Interceptor.

Utilities/Civil Infrastructure

Utilities and Civil Infrastructure

Managing and resolving utility and civil infrastructure issues ensure that utility lines such as electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications are properly designed, relocated, or modified to avoid conflicts with transportation projects during construction, thereby preventing delays and additional costs. Integrated planning and coordination ensures seamless and efficient infrastructure development, minimizing risks and preventing costly damage and retrofits. Aligning these services with transportation projects fosters sustainability, enhances public safety and convenience, and leads to significant cost savings. Our sustainable business model, PlanBeyond 2.0, and our social value and equity solutions, demonstrate how aligning infrastructure with societal goals can improve quality of life and drive economic growth. By integrating these services, we create functional, sustainable, and connected urban environments.

Truck Idling Point / Driver Facility Design

Truck Idling Point and Driver Facility Design

Designing facilities for trucking operations involves the logistics of accommodating truck movements, berthing, unloading, as well as fueling and light maintenance. Designing facilities for truck drivers involves several key considerations to ensure safety, efficiency, and comfort, including a welcoming place where drivers can rest and relax with their fellow drivers. Amenities should include Wi-Fi, showers, a dedicated driver lounge, workout rooms, laundry, retail, and truck maintenance shops.  Our experience includes projects with TxDOT, Amazon, and related delivery / distribution centers. We’ve also designed maintenance facilities for our clients’ service vehicles and buses and understand the requirements of crew, operator, and maintenance staff.

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