BUSS Terminal Eemshaven required more than a standard lighting upgrade. The project involved the complete design and delivery of a large-scale terminal lighting system for a demanding operational environment used for offshore wind logistics and heavy-duty port activities.
From the first lighting question onward, the project was approached as a complete engineered system. The final scope included lighting design, environmental light assessment, mast positioning, geotechnical investigation, foundation engineering, civil works, power infrastructure, installation and integration of the complete lighting system on site.
The terminal needed reliable lighting for large outdoor working areas, while also taking into account the environmental sensitivity of the surrounding region. Because of the terminal’s location near the Wadden Sea area, the design had to balance operational visibility with careful control of light spill, glare and unwanted upward light.
For JEL Products, this project demonstrates exactly how terminal lighting should be approached: not as a product supply, but as a complete infrastructure system where lighting performance, mast engineering, installation conditions and environmental impact are all connected.
The terminal required sufficient lighting performance for safe and efficient operations across a large outdoor working area. At the same time, the lighting system had to respect the environmental context of the Eemshaven area and the dark-sky sensitivity near the Wadden Sea.
This was not simply a matter of installing high-output floodlights. Mast positions, mounting heights, optical distribution, aiming angles, light spill, glare control, cable routing, power distribution and future maintenance access all had to be considered together.
A terminal lighting design can only perform well when the complete system is engineered around the real site conditions. The required lighting levels on the terminal had to be achieved without unnecessary light pollution or uncontrolled light distribution toward the surrounding environment.
That made the project technically demanding. The lighting had to support operational use, but the solution also had to remain responsible in relation to the surrounding landscape, environmental restrictions and long-term operation of the terminal.
The project started with a lighting question, but quickly developed into a complete terminal infrastructure scope. To create a reliable and workable solution, the project could not be limited to luminaires alone.
The full installation required a complete chain of work: site investigation, foundation concept, deep driven support structures, trenching for power cables, reinstatement of paved areas, connection to main distribution equipment, assembly of 50 metre lighting masts, installation of the luminaires and technical integration on site.
The project also included pre-wiring for camera systems, allowing the lighting mast infrastructure to support more than only illumination. This made the masts part of a broader terminal infrastructure concept.
This approach reduced fragmentation between design, supply and installation. Instead of treating each element separately, JEL Products coordinated the lighting system as one integrated project.
Port terminal / complete terminal lighting
Eemshaven, Groningen, The Netherlands
Terminal operator
Open terminal yard, offshore logistics, wind exposure, coastal conditions, environmental sensitivity near the Wadden Sea
Initial lighting request developed into a complete terminal lighting and infrastructure project
Lighting design, environmental lighting design, geotechnical investigation, mast foundations, civil works, power infrastructure, lighting masts, luminaires, installation, camera pre-wiring and project coordination
DarkLicht 600 W industrial LED luminaires
Complete terminal lighting installation designed around the required lighting performance, operational layout, environmental restrictions and long-term maintainability
EN 12464-2, project-specific lighting requirements, dark-sky considerations and environmental restrictions related to the Wadden Sea area
Get in touch with our engineering team to discuss terminal lighting, mast infrastructure or a complete project scope.
JEL Products engineered the terminal lighting concept around the operational reality of the site. The design process considered the required lighting performance on the terminal, the site layout, mast positions, foundation requirements, cable routing, environmental restrictions and long-term maintenance conditions.
The environmental lighting design was an important part of the project. Because of the terminal’s location near the Wadden Sea area, the lighting concept had to control unnecessary light spill and avoid irresponsible upward light. This required careful selection of optics, aiming angles and mast positions.
The mast infrastructure was also a key part of the engineering. The 50 metre lighting masts required a foundation concept suitable for the local ground conditions. This included geotechnical investigation and foundation work with 12 metre deep driven foundation piles.
The final solution was therefore not based on luminaires alone. It was a complete terminal lighting system where civil engineering, electrical infrastructure, mast construction, environmental design and industrial LED lighting had to work together.
JEL Products delivered the complete scope associated with the terminal lighting installation.
JEL Products engineered the lighting concept around the required terminal illuminance, operational layout, mast positions and environmental limitations. The design focused on useful light on the working area, controlled distribution and responsible integration into the surrounding environment.
The project included soil investigation and foundation engineering for the 50 metre lighting masts. The foundation concept included 12 metre deep driven foundation piles to create a stable base for the mast structures.
The 50 metre lighting masts were assembled and erected on site as part of the complete project delivery. This included the installation of the mast structures, luminaires and associated electrical components.
The project included the required cable infrastructure and connection work to support the terminal lighting system. This included power cable routing and connection to the main distribution equipment.
The project included the required cable infrastructure and connection work to support the terminal lighting system. This included power cable routing and connection to the main distribution equipment.
The project required coordination between engineering, civil works, electrical installation, mast construction and terminal operations. JEL Products managed the complete lighting scope from technical concept to final installation.
JEL Products delivered the complete installation associated with the terminal lighting system. The final solution included the supply and installation of the masts, foundations, electrical infrastructure, luminaires and supporting works required to bring the full design into operation.
The result was a complete terminal lighting installation designed around operational performance, environmental control and long-term serviceability.
The lighting system supports terminal operations with high-mounted industrial LED luminaires, engineered mast positions and controlled light distribution. The use of 50 metre lighting masts allows large working areas to be illuminated from fewer elevated positions, reducing unnecessary obstruction on the terminal and supporting a clean operational layout.
The project also reduced technical fragmentation. By combining lighting design, mast infrastructure, civil works and electrical installation into one complete scope, the final result was better aligned with the actual requirements of the site.
The terminal lighting system was equipped with DarkLicht 600 W industrial LED luminaires. These luminaires were selected for their suitability in demanding outdoor industrial environments where high light output, controlled distribution and long-term reliability are required.
For a terminal environment, the quality of the optical system is just as important as the wattage of the luminaire. The lighting had to be projected effectively onto the operational areas of the terminal without creating unnecessary glare or uncontrolled spill light.
The DarkLicht luminaires were used as part of a complete system design. Their performance had to work together with the mast height, aiming strategy, terminal layout and environmental restrictions.
In this project, the product was not treated as the starting point. The operating environment, lighting requirements and infrastructure conditions determined the solution. The luminaires were selected and configured to support that complete system.
Terminal lighting has to support operational safety, traffic movement, loading activities, storage areas and maintenance access across large outdoor sites. The performance of the system depends on mast positions, mounting height, optics, aiming angles, uniformity, glare control and environmental restrictions. It cannot be solved by selecting high-output luminaires alone.
High mast lighting allows large operational areas to be illuminated from elevated positions. This can reduce the number of obstructions on the terminal and support a cleaner site layout. The final mast height must always be evaluated against the site layout, required lighting levels, foundation conditions, wind exposure and maintenance strategy.
The Eemshaven area is located near the Wadden Sea, an environmentally sensitive region. For lighting projects in this type of location, it is important to control light spill, glare and upward light. The lighting system must provide useful light for operations without unnecessarily affecting the surrounding environment.
No. For this project, JEL Products delivered a complete terminal lighting scope. This included lighting design, environmental lighting design, geotechnical and foundation work, civil works, power infrastructure, mast assembly, installation, DarkLicht 600 W luminaires and preparation for camera integration.
The project used DarkLicht 600 W industrial LED luminaires. These were selected as part of a complete high mast terminal lighting system, where optical performance, reliability and controlled light distribution were key requirements.
Are you working on a lighting project for a port terminal, offshore yard, logistics area or other large industrial site? JEL Products can support the complete process, from lighting design and environmental assessment to mast infrastructure, civil works, luminaires, installation and project coordination.
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