The wharfs at Haifa Port in Israel, a major eastern Mediterranean shipping hub, were suffering from severe cracking and deterioration of working platforms that required frequent maintenance. To reinforce the unstable sand subgrade in a more durable and cost-effective way than conventional concrete, the port installed PRS Neoloy geocells filled with dredged sea sand. This provided a strong yet flexible reinforcement that reduced construction time and costs while increasing the lifespan and load capacity of the wharf surfaces.

1. Reinforced Pavement for Israel
Shipyards, Haifa Port

2. Haifa Port is
Israel's main maritime gateway

3. It is one of the main hubs
in the eastern Mediterranean

4. The wharfs’ working platforms suffered severe cracking
and deterioration, requiring maintenance every 6
months.
THE CHALLENGE

5. 100-ton cranes and container loads
caused voids in the structural layers over sand subgrade
cracking in the asphalt surface

6. Conventional Approach :
35 cm thick steel reinforced
concrete – expensive
High-quality aggregates –
high cost
Lengthy construction process –
downtime

7. WHY PRS NEOLOY® GEOCELL?
• High-load bearing capacity
• Use of sea dredged sand for structural infill
• Long-term durability and lifespan
Israel Shipyards need fast, durable and cost-efficient reinforcement
for unstable subgrade

8. Cross Section Structure Design

9. Construction method
Surface layer – standard
concrete paving blocks
Cemented stabilized layer –
thickness was reduced
Subgrade infill – sand dredged
from sea

10. THE RESULTS

11. Installation Durable Maintenance Free
Fast Strong 3+ Years

13. PRS Neoloy Geocells – Engineered for Success