Consultancy

Our Know-how :

Nowadays, the port has to be considered as one of the most strategic links of the global supply chain.

Whether as a "regional feeder" or as an "international mega-hub", each port and its development will be integrated into the globalization of the world economy, its market position cannot, therefore, be considered on a "stand alone" basis.

Furthermore, as a key player of the shipping industry, each terminal must be developed through the harmonisation of the economic, technical and commercial goals of the shipping lines, shippers, Nvoccs, train, truck and barge operators to be served by the terminal.

10 years experience in maritime transportation and port handling has enabled CTS to acquire a unique « multi-skills » expertise in the international shipping industry.

Our pragmatic expertise covers not only the whole field of container terminal activities (management, operations and finances) but also that connected activities involving shipping lines, overland transportation (rail, road and barges), port services, CFS.

The 40 projects we have developed worldwide within all legal contexts (concessions, partnerships, joint ventures etc.) are your guarantee that we have the necessary global approach to port development and will make your project a success.

Our Expertise :

We can bring in our analysis and multi skills expertise at any stage in the development of a terminal project:

• Feasibility studies
• Traffic projections
• Market studies
• Market positioning (competition, overland connections, shipping line services, tariff policy)
• Hinterland market
• Financial Analysis
• Financial projections (Business Plan)
• Technical design
• Productivity analysis (Technical Model)
• Layout design
• Superstructure design and procurement
• Investment plan
• Operations design and organisation
• Environmental plan and policy
• Security plan
• Concession and Lease contract draft and negotiation
• Tendering process
• Partnership
• Shipping line strategy and development
• Naval architecture

Our services :

Whatever your type of organization - Port Authority, Shipping Line, Terminal Operator, Barge or Train operator, logistic service provider, Financial Institution, Bank, Ministry, etc. - and regardless of whether your project concerns the development of a Container Terminal directly or indirectly, CTS can meet your needs.

PUBLIC ORGANIZATION :

Our services include :

- Assistance in the tendering process from feasibility studies, preparation and drafting of tendering documents (EOI, RFQ, RFP etc.) to the signature of the legal contracts (BOT, Concession, Lease etc.) ;

- Management of Privatization/ Fusion and Acquisition processes ;

- Management of Public / Private Partnership processes ;

- Drawing up / up-dating of Master Plans ;

- Ad hoc studies : Technical, Financial, Marketing, Economic. Etc. ;

PRIVATE ORGANIZATION :

Our services include:

- Bid preparation and management for public or private tenders (RFQ, RFP, BOT etc.)

- Fusion/acquisition process assistance and management;

- Partnership/Joint Venture project assistance and management (MOU, MOA, JVA);

- Audit and due diligence;

- Ad hoc feasibility studies: technical, economic and financial ;

A tailor made service :

The "human size" of CTS Company gives us the flexibility to manage any project in accordance with your organization, resources and goals. With our staff of experts we can manage your project from A to Z on a "turnkey" basis or bring in our expertise on an ad hoc basis at any development stage of your project. We can join your project team or handle the project with our own manager, financial advisors and technical experts always keeping you in the centre of the process.