Global Port Partners

Emerging Operator Advisory

The terminal sector is a space that offers high margins and considerable growth potential. It is, however, also a space that is increasingly competitive. Emerging terminal operators hence require the right strategy and setup to truly succeed in this space. 

With years of experience working with emerging terminal operators under our belt, our advisors have the capabilities and expertise to take your terminal business to the next level. We combine our insights and skills to transform your processes and strategies, and in turn, your company. 

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Key Services:

• Full-Suite Terminal Management Services via management contract: Commercial, Operations and Equipment Optimisation  

• Design the strategy and organisational setup required for a growing terminal operator business.

• Explore and identify terminal deals that are compatible with the defined growth strategy.

• Support the deal making process for identified terminals.

• Build in-house capabilities in the terminal business via structured seminars and mentorship.

Terminal Buy-Side and Sell-Side Advisory

Investment decisions on both greenfield and brownfield terminals must hence be undertaken with utmost caution and attention to details. Equipped with extensive experience in over 40 terminal projects, we truly understand the value of a meticulous and independent assessment on terminal assets. Our unique approach to traffic forecast modelling ensures the derivation of practical and comprehensive findings, hence helping our clients reach the best investment decisions.       

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We are also active in helping small and medium sized terminals pursue strategic partnerships that will accelerate their expansion plans and boost their performance. This is achieved by tapping on our extensive network of emerging terminal operators, coupled with the design of a win-win deal structure that creates value for all parties.  

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Key Services:

• Terminal-broking / deal making

• Transaction support

• Market feasibility studies

• Commercial due diligence

• Risk assessment

• Valuation model 

Government Advisory

Governments play a critical role in shaping the port sector and in growing the vibrancy of the larger maritime industry. Within the port sector, key decisions are made on a daily basis to ensure that port capacity keep pace with growing demand, while maintaining the right degree of competition and utilisation. Beyond the port sector, policy decisions are focused on growing the economic value added of the maritime industry, while generating better employment opportunities for tomorrow's workforce.      

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We tap on our expertise in policy and strategy design to help port authorities and other government agencies shape a better future for ports and maritime services. As our firm is based in Singapore, we are also in an ideal position to help our public sector clients benchmark against Singapore's best practices.     

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Key Services:

• Port masterplan, inclusive of port development strategy, port regulation review and port governance model  

• International maritime center (IMC) development, inclusive of concept introduction, benchmarking, strategy design, strategy implementation and international marketing.