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See you at TOC Europe 2026
We will be attending TOC Europe 2026 and looking forward to meeting you there. Members of our Ports, Marine and Coastal team will be there along with colleagues from our Marine Environment team.
Address: Hamburg Messe, Germany
Date: May 19, 10:00 AM - May 21, 06:00 PM
Organiser: TOC Europe
Event type: Conference
TOC Europe is one of the key events for the global ports and container supply chain community. Bringing together port authorities, terminal operators, technology providers and maritime specialists, the event offers a chance to exchange ideas, explore new technologies and discuss the issues shaping modern port operations.
For those working across the ports, marine and coastal sector, attending provides a valuable opportunity to stay close to industry developments. Topics such as automation, digital systems, operational efficiency and sustainable port development are regularly explored through the conference programme and exhibition.
NIRAS will be attending and looks forward to connecting with industry partners and sharing experience from projects across ports, marine infrastructure and coastal environments.
NIRAS provides comprehensive consulting services in relation to port terminals, coastal and marine civil works. We have more than 300 experts involved in ports and marine structure projects all over the world. Our experts are based in our offices in Denmark and in different locations around the globe.
The expertise of our team covers all project phases including master planning, feasibility studies, input to environmental impact assessments (EIAs), consent, due diligence, design, construction supervision, project management and smart & green ports.
In addition, NIRAS can be involved in the whole lifecycle of marine assets providing inspection and maintenance services as well as maintenance dredging design and management.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Meet our team at TOC
Adam Sharp
Associate Director
Ascot, United Kingdom
Adam is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years’ experience predominantly in the field of Maritime & Ports. He has an extensive track record of delivering tailored engineering solutions on major maritime projects.
With a specialism in port masterplanning, his focus has been on international projects relating to container, offshore wind, general cargo and liquid bulk terminals. These have spanned the full range of a project cycle including masterplanning and feasibility studies, concept and preliminary design, detailed design, contract & site supervision and asset management. He has worked on maritime projects worldwide including UK, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Adam is the smart and green ports lead for NIRAS. We help our wide ranging clients realise their smart and green port aspirations right from the initial steps, through to ongoing operational support. Wherever you are on your smart and green port journey, we can help with our impartial and practical approach, tailored to your unique aspirations and requirements.
Adam is also a Co-opted member of the PIANC UK Council.
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Søren Hansen
Senior Specialist
Aarhus, Denmark
Søren has more than two decades of international leadership experience in port operations, infrastructure investment, and strategic transformation. He has held CEO and board-level roles, delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
With a Master’s in Leading Innovation and Change and a background in strategic finance, he excels in driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.
A committed advocate for the green agenda, Søren actively integrates decarbonisation and environmental resilience into core business strategies. He has led initiatives to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and align operations with global ESG standards – ensuring long-term competitiveness in a transitioning industry.
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Galeb Aqel
Senior Maritime Specialist
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Galeb Aqel is a Chartered Maritime Civil Engineer with over 19 years of international experience delivering maritime and coastal infrastructure projects. His role covers client development, business development, technical leadership, tendering, and the leadership of multidisciplinary teams through design and delivery.
He works predominantly in the maritime and heavy civils sector, with experience across ports, harbours, quays, piers, breakwaters, and terminals including container, offshore wind, cruise, oil & gas, and bulk facilities. His project involvement spans feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, construction support, and contract management.
With a strong technical focus on geo‑structure interaction and complex maritime structures, Galeb provides practical and deliverable engineering solutions. He is an advocate for technical excellence and has led initiatives to strengthen technical capability within marine engineering teams, while drawing on specialist expertise across the wider NIRAS Group to support clients in the UK and internationally. He brings a balanced consulting perspective, combining technical rigour with commercial awareness to successfully deliver complex projects.
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