PIANC USA
The United States Section of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure
PIANC, the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, offers a comprehensive library of publications aimed at advancing the planning, design, construction, and management of inland and maritime navigation infrastructures. Developed by PIANC’s Inland, Maritime, and Recreational Navigation and Environmental Commissions, these reports provide expert guidance on diverse topics related to waterborne transport infrastructure.
Available in electronic format, all PIANC publications can be accessed for free through the PIANC member portal or, for non-members, purchased through the PIANC International website. If you’re interested in joining PIANC USA and gaining access to the entire technical library for free as a member, explore membership options today.
In addition to members-only reports, PIANC regularly releases free publications. Find available free publications below.
– Infrastructure for the Decarbonisation of Inland Waterway Transport (InCom Task Group 234)
– Classification of Soils and Rocks for the Maritime Dredging Process – Abridged Field Version (Marcom Working Group 144)
– Climate Change Costs to Ports and Waterways: Scoping the Business Case Assessment for Investment in Adaptation (EnviCom Permanent Task Group on Climate Change Technical Note 2)
– Managing Climate Change Uncertainties in Selecting, Designing and Evaluating Options for Resilient Navigation Infrastructure (EnviCom Permanent Task Group on Climate Change Technical Note 1)
– Waterborne Transport, Ports and Waterways: A 2023 Update of Climate Change Drivers and Impacts (EnviCom Task Group 3)
– Towards a Sustainable Waterborne Transportation Industry (EnviCom Task Group 2)
– Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Ports and Inland Waterways (EnviCom Working Group 178)
– Dredging and Port Construction: Interactions with Features of Archaeological or Heritage Interests (EnviCom Working Group 124)
– 10 Years of the Marina Excellence Design ‘Jack Nichol’ Award (MEDA) (RecCom Working Group 177)
– The State and Perspectives of Waterborne Transport Infrastructure Worldwide (Task Group 181)
PIANC’s publications are invaluable resources for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and stay updated on best practices in waterborne transport infrastructure. Join PIANC USA to gain full access to the PIANC report library, among many other benefits.
