BOOS NAVARRE

Professional Consulting Engineering for the Global Container Handling and Bulk Material Handling Industries

Providing a complete range of specialized professional engineering services for clients worldwide from a globally recognized and reputable firm.

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

Equipment Procurement

Terminal Equipment

Equipment Procurement

Bulk Material Handling Cranes

Refurbishment & Upgrade
Damage Assessment & Repair
Damage Assessment & Repair
Equipment Relocation
Feasibility Studies
Assessment & Valuation
Terminal Planning
Terminal Planning
Facility Modification & Design

About Boos Navarre

Boos Navarre strives to be the best!

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Company

History

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

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

Contact Us: +1 (251) 459-0862

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