Fabric Covers for Ports, Shipyards & Waterways

Flexible, corrosion-resistant and quick to construct, fabric buildings offer a versatile solution to the challenges of protecting seafaring vessels, cargo and passengers from the elements. They’re ideally suited to construction on cramped sites and in challenging locations.

Edge Inc is a comprehensive contractor specializing in innovative fabric structure systems. With locations in Canada and the United States, we deliver quality design-build solutions for both permanent and temporary fabric structures.

CORROSION-PROOF
BUILDING SOLUTIONS

Construction in coastal environments is notoriously challenging since exposure to salt water causes conventional steel structures to rust out in a relatively short space of time. Our hot-dip galvanised frames and HDPE covers offer corrosion-resistant performance over many years.

Shipping & receiving

With their large, free-span interiors and modular construction, fabric buildings are ideal for freight applications in the shipping industry, providing a weatherproof space for cargo to be safely loaded, unloaded and stored while remaining protected from the elements.

Customs & security

Whether for storing watercraft or providing a space for passenger and cargo security checks, including customs applications, fabric buildings provide unrivalled versatility. Modular construction, flexible foundation systems and abundant natural light makes them an effective, cost-efficient base for security operations.

Warehousing

Efficient shipping operations often necessitate the short-term storage of cargo, and fabric buildings are the ideal way to do it. Expansive, cost-effective and quick to construct, they provide a protective, temperature-stabilized environment that keeps cargo safe while awaiting its onward journey.

VERSATILE PORT FACILITIES

We provide precision-engineered solutions tailored to diverse shipping needs, with a rapid turnaround for faster operational readiness.

Durable asset protection

Engineered with a durable truss arch system and customizable fabric cover, our fabric structures offer reliable protection for watercraft and supplies against harsh weather conditions.

Expandable & portable

Designed for flexibility, these structures can be quickly adapted and relocated to match changing operational needs, ensuring continued efficiency and utility.

Efficient & versatile

From open-ended structures designed to protect the contents from weather to enclosed, fully insulated buildings suitable for personnel-based operations and storing sensitive equipment, fabric buildings adapt easily to a range of marine & shipping applications.

Our one-box approach means that the frame, cover, doors, lighting and all components are supplied by us.

BENEFITS OF FABRIC BUILDINGS FOR PORTS, SHIPYARDS & WATERWAYS

What makes tension fabric buildings so well-adapted to the needs of the marine & shipping industry?

Corrosion Resistance

The materials used in fabric buildings, such as galvanised steel frames and specialised fabric covers, are resistant to corrosion, which is crucial in the harsh marine environment.

Weather Resistance

These structures can withstand extreme weather conditions, including high winds, heavy snow loads, and intense UV exposure.

Large Clear-Span Space

The absence of interior columns maximizes usable space, allowing for the accommodation of large vessels and equipment.

Customised Designs

Available in a variety of sizes, our building solutions are customized to your needs. We’ll help you find the right fit for your application.

Fabric buildings have transformed the way we handle customs and loading/unloading operations. Our guys used to be out in all weathers – now they’re under cover in a comfortable environment, and the goods are protected from the minute they get taken off the vessel.

Operations Manager, Shipping Company.

GET A QUOTE

Contact us to explore fabric building solutions tailored for the unique needs of ports, and receive a free, no-obligation quote to get started.