MDS Transmodal is an independent consultancy. We provide economic and commercial advice in the international transport sector, specialising particularly in freight transport including shipping, ports, road and rail, logistics and distribution. Our clients are drawn from a wide spectrum of public organisations and private companies. More...
Consultancy - Recent Assignments
MDS Transmodal, working with Adams Hendry, recently submitted its report on Mistley Quay to Tendring District Council. The overarching objective for the study was to provide the sound evidence base necessary to support the Mistley Supplementary Planning Document, which will provide a positive planning framework for the future of the area. The report will also inform the preparation of new policies for Mistley Port through the Local Development Framework, and may form part of the evidence base for the Core Strategy and subsequent DPDs. More...
MDS Transmodal is part of a consortium including WSP, TRL and Cambridge University undertaking research into the potential introduction of longer semi-trailers to the domestic road haulage market commissioned by the Department for Transport. The research builds on previous work undertaken for the DfT by TRL into the scope for introducing longer and heavier goods vehicles (LHVs) in Great Britain. The DfT press notice is available at: link. The key aims and objectives of the project are to identify the potential costs and benefits of permitting the operation of longer semi-trailers within the domestic road haulage market. More...
The Merseyside Partnership has commissioned MDS Transmodal and Roger Tym & Partners to carry out a major economic study on the concept of the Liverpool SuperPort, which focuses on the potential for high quality port and airport infrastructure, allied with service providers in the freight and passenger markets, to collectively develop synergies to make the Liverpool City Region the most competitive logistics and passenger transport cluster in the UK.
MDS Transmodal and Regeneris Consulting were commissioned by the Northwest Regional Development Agency to undertake the study: North West Ports: Economic Trends and Land Use. More...
MDS Transmodal has been awarded a contract by Cornwall County Council to undertake a study of the Ports of Fowey and Par to assess their long term potential (a period of up to 50 years) to accommodate freight transport by sea, having particular regard to the bulk transport of secondary aggregates - a waste product derived from china clay workings. The study is intended to provide baseline evidence to the Council in fulfilling its obligations as the Mineral Planning Authority for the County of Cornwall in determining key aspects of its future policy concerning the safeguarding of important minerals related port and associated infrastructure. More...
MDS Transmodal has recently completed a study for the Department for Transport [Network Analysis of Freight Traffic] examining freight flows and their contribution to network usage. Using the M6 corridor as a 'test-bed', we developed and tested a methodology (using the GB Freight Model) for better understanding freight flows on the strategic road network at a link-by-link level. More...
MDS Transmodal has recently commenced work for East Sussex County Council. East Sussex's planners and transport officers are currently undertaking a Minerals and Waste Transport Feasibility Study. The purpose of the study is to establish the feasibility of transporting waste and minerals into, out of and within East Sussex by more sustainable modes. MDS Transmodal are providing advice and inputs into the feasibility study, particularly with respect to the rail freight, port and coastal shipping issues.
MDS Transmodal was part of a team examining capacity issues on the existing Dartford river crossings (QEII bridge and Dartford Tunnels) for the Department for Transport. This project involves use of MDS Transmodal's GB Freight Model. More...
MDS Transmodal in association with Indecon was appointed to undertake a study of options for the long-term development of the Port of Dublin. More...
MDS Transmodal acted as traffic and revenue consultant, in partnership with Arup, to the successful bidder for the concession to build and operate the Saudi Arabian Landbridge Railway, linking Jeddah with Riyadh, some 1,000 kms of new railway in total.