
BOOS NAVARRE
Professional Consulting Engineering for the Global Container Handling and Bulk Material Handling Industries
Equipment Procurement
Equipment configuration, technical specification development, supplier design review, manufacturing oversight, testing, and commissioning. From start to finish, Boos Navarre provides complete procurement project services.
Refurbishment & Upgrade
Design and project services to refurbish and upgrade your equipment to be higher, longer, stronger, modernized, or more reliable.
Damage Repair
Damage assessment, repair detail development, and repair oversight services provided to expedite equipment returning to operation.
Equipment Relocation
Project services to assist with the relocation of equipment across the dock, over land, along the river, down the coast, or across the ocean.
Feasibility Studies
Analysis, options, recommendations, and budgetary cost development for equipment or terminal concepts, ideas, or plans.
Assessment & Valuation
Firsthand assessment and valuation of your terminal or facility equipment to summarize and report the condition, remaining useful life, and value.
Terminal Planning
Facility arrangements, conceptual development, and planning for terminal improvements including densification, automation, and efficiency.
Facility Design
Detail design for terminal and facility improvements including refurbishments, extensions, additions, upgrades, and modernization including development of design packages, assistance with RFP processes, and construction oversight.
Expert Witness
Providing experienced professional review and analysis with focus on specific details to assist in resolution of insurance and legal matters.
Project Experience

















Equipment Procurement
STS Container Handling Cranes
60+ STS cranes delivered since 2013. Manufacturers:
ZPMC, Liebherr, Konecranes, MHI, Terex, Morris Material Handling, Paceco, and DHHI













Equipment Procurement
Terminal Equipment
100+ pieces of terminal equipment delivered since 2013 including ASC, RMG, CRMG, E-RTG, and shuttle trucks







Equipment Procurement
Bulk Material Handling Cranes
Delivery of portal mounted harbor cranes, mobile harbor cranes, grab bucket ship unloaders and continuous ship loaders















Refurbishment & Upgrade
Refurbishment of two 1985 STS cranes: control system upgrade, electrification (from diesel power), mechanical refurbishment, new safety systems, and structural restoration










Damage Assessment & Repair
Bulk material facility dockside equipment assessment following a recent hurricane














Damage Assessment & Repair
STS crane assessment and repairs following a vessel incident



Equipment Relocation
Relocation of a mobile harbor crane from South America to Africa




Feasibility Studies
Feasibility analysis of a boom extension and leg raise of various STS cranes










Assessment & Valuation
Complete terminal equipment valuation including STS cranes, RTG cranes, reachstackers, bombcarts, and lifting attachments.


Terminal Planning
Master planning for a brownfield redevelopment for densification, semi-automation, and improved efficiency and throughput







Terminal Planning
Greenfield terminal development, STS, yard, and rail equipment procurement, and Operations Specification, Equipment Control System coordination







Facility Modification & Design
Master planning, detail design, and submittal review for a brownfield redevelopment for densification, semi-automation, and improved efficiency and throughput
About Boos Navarre
Boos Navarre strives to be the best!
Client & Project Countries
P.E. Licensed U.S. States
Company
Boos Navarre provides professional engineered solutions to the complex container and bulk material handling challenges of our clients. We strive to be the premiere consulting engineering firm in our industry by offering a complete range of technical services (multi-discipline) in a timely and responsive manner.
History
Founded in 2013 in Daphne, Alabama by Jeff Boos and Brad Navarre, Boos Navarre is a privately owned professional consulting engineering firm dedicated to the container handling and bulk material handling industries.
Since 2013, Boos Navarre has continued to expand to support the growing needs of our clients.

Jeff Boos
Principal, Civil/Structural Engineer, P.E.
Over 40 years experience in the container and bulk material handling industries as a crane structural design engineer at Paceco, chief engineer at Bromma, and consulting engineer at GBB.

Brad Navarre
Principal, Mechanical Engineer, P.E.
Over 20 years experience in container and bulk material handling equipment and facility design including mechanical system/component repairs and upgrades, conveyance system design, project management, and NACE certification.

Matt Boos
Principal, Civil/Structural Engineer, P.E.
Over a decade of engineering experience as a project engineer and project manager with American Bridge Co. and as a structural engineer at Boos Navarre. Lead project engineer on several semi-automation facility designs.

Garry Andrews
Electrical Engineer, P.E.
Over 30 years of engineering experience in power distribution, instrumentation, and controls primarily in the oil and gas industry. Lead electrical engineer for STS crane power conversion from diesel to grid power and facility power distributions system upgrades/evaluations.

Blake Betbeze
Civil/Structural Engineer, P.E.
Over a decade of engineer experience as a geotechnical engineer at Thompson Engineering and as a structural engineer at Boos Navarre. Lead engineer for several repair and refurbishment projects including pier rehabilitation and crane structural repairs.

Dallas Hagler
Structural Engineer, P.E.
Over 15 years of construction and structural engineering experience with industrial and commercial projects including structural steel, foundations, and concrete design. Previous experience as a structural discipline lead with a major U.S. based engineering firm.

Patrick Zieman
Mechanical Engineer, P.E.
Experience in crane testing and commissioning, repairs, and upgrades. Designer for several root cause analysis and calculation for crane structures and mechanical systems via FEA analysis and 3D modeling.

Kenny Class
Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineer experienced with new crane delivery, offload, and commissioning as well as STS crane control system and drive upgrades. Experienced system integrator for control system integration of commercial pump systems. Certified fiber optic installer.

Alex Gonzalez
Designer/Drafter
Experience with equipment design, facility design, FEA analysis and 3D modeling. Establishes standards and controls of all project drawings and design models.
Our Team
Boos Navarre employs only the best engineers and personnel with focus on continued technical advancement with long-term career and personal growth.
Specialized Services
Boos Navarre is a globally recognized engineering firm with an established presence in the container handling and bulk material handling industries. Specializing in container cranes and bulk material handling equipment, the firm delivers expert structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering solutions for ship-to-shore cranes, automated stacking cranes (ASCs), rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs), cantilever RMGs (CRMGs), rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs), and other yard equipment.
In the bulk material handling sector, Boos Navarre provides specialized engineering expertise for ship loaders, ship unloaders, grab unloaders, portal-mounted harbor cranes, and conveyance systems—ensuring efficient and reliable operations for ports and terminals worldwide.
Reputable & Recognized
Boos Navarre is a globally recognized leader in their industry, renowned for its expertise, integrity, and credibility. Specializing in advanced engineering services for container handling and bulk material handling equipment, the firm has played a key role in some of the world’s largest and most complex container terminal projects.
Boos Navarre collaborates with the largest shipping lines, port authorities, and terminal operators worldwide, ensuring alignment with equipment end users. While the firm works closely with leading crane manufacturers, component suppliers, and contractors, it maintains a strict policy of not contracting with these companies—eliminating any real or perceived conflicts of interest. This unwavering commitment allows Boos Navarre to provide unbiased, client-focused solutions on a truly global scale.
Global Reach
Boos Navarre has a significant global presence, working with port authorities, private owners, and terminal operators across five continents—Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America. Whether at client terminals or the facilities of equipment manufacturers and component suppliers supporting their clients, Boos Navarre has performed services in more than 25 countries, including the United States, Brazil, China, Ireland, Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, India, Russia, and Togo.
Career Opportunities
Current Career Opportunities:
Professional Mechanical Design Engineer
Professional Structural Design Engineer
Professional Electrical Design Engineer