NEWS

>> MDS Transmodal presented a paper on The Impact of the Sulphur Emission Control Area on the Scotland-Continent Ferry Service at the Scottish Transport Applications & Research (STAR) conference in Glasgow on 17 April 2013.  The authors, Chris Rowland and Chris Wright, received the Best Paper Award from the organisers for their article. Download the paper here.

>>  MDS Transmodal have produced Rail Freight Forecasts for 2023/4, 2033/4 & 2043/4 to help inform Network Rail.  Read more here.

>>  MDS Transmodal's presentation to Global Liner Shipping Conference 2013 in London is available for download.

>> Marco Polo Programme enters its final year. MDS Transmodal provides advice on developing applications for funding. Read more here.

>> The authoritative rail industry journal Modern Railways published a letter from MDS Transmodal in February 2013. Read letter here.

>> MDS Transmodal gave the keynote speech at Local Transport Today’s Rail and Freight Conference in London on 22 January. Read more here.

>> MDS Transmodal's presentation to BPA Conference in Workington is available for download.

>> MDS Transmodal's presentation on "European best practices and future perspectives in urban freight transport" at the annual conference of the International Federation of Warehousing and Logistics Association in Rome on 15 May is available for download here.

>> MDS Transmodal's presentation to RORO 2012 Conference in Gothenburg is available for download.

>> BoxTradeIntelligence attended UKTI-International Port Projects Seminar.  Handouts are available here .

>> BoxTradeIntelligence has released an analysis of Asia-Europe Westbound trade lane.  It is available here .

>> MDS Transmodal's presentation to Intermodal Europe 2011 conference in Hamburg is available for download.

>> MDS Transmodal's presentation on Port Infrastructure Development to RenewableUK 2011 conference in London is available for download. 

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Shipping

Shipping companies are constantly seeking new market opportunities. Although we have handled feasibility studies for all types of cargo we have become particularly well known for our work in the ro-ro and container sectors.

Typically carriers are examining new route structures and our role in these cases is to advise on the volumes of cargo available, current market rates, competition and all the items relevant to a full feasibility study. Occasionally, near-launch planning is also required, leading to cashflow analysis and other financial projections. Although the majority of projects undertaken have been in Europe, we have also evaluated services in the Americas and Asia.

We also advise on shipping matters to other organisations such as:

  • Financial Institutions - due diligence, market analysis, financial modelling
  • Government and EU - promotion of short sea shipping, policy implications, regional development
  • Local and Regional Authorities - local (island) ferry service provision; regeneration opportunities and threats to the ports and shipping community

 

Our Capability Statements, which also contain past project details, can be downloaded.