VIEWPOINT
Changes in the container shipping industry during the past two decades have prompted UNCTAD and MDSTransmodal to undertake a second revision of methodology to calculate the LSCI and PLSCI datasets. This revision will be applied on 15 March 2024 to the data release for the first quarter of 2024 (Q1/2024) and both data series since 2006.
MDS Transmodal (MDST) carried out a commercial vehicle traffic survey in November 2023 as part of a programme of work to develop a freight strategy for Chester city centre. It follows from the survey of businesses which investigated the perception of businesses regarding the delivery and collection of freight in the city centre, much of which has been pedestrianised with a time window for access by vehicles in the morning and evening. This commercial vehicle traffic survey of the morning peak for deliveries between 07.00 and 11.00 in the heritage city centre showed that 76% of vehicles were light goods vehicles, 18% were (generally small) HGVs, 6% were waste collection vehicles and 1% were bicycles being used for food deliveries. Just under 3% of all movements were by zero emission vehicles (including bicycles).
While there is an urgent need to provide additional parking facilities for both HGV and LGV drivers, new sites should be appropriately located so that they can best serve the operational requirements of the sector, but also conform with planning policy and minimise their environmental impacts. This has now been confirmed by a recent planning decision relating to a proposed lorry park in the Cotswolds.
SERVICES
Due Diligence
Reliable business analysis
You can rely on MDS Transmodal’s analysis and advice on future prospects for your business whether you are a lender or a buyer or a vendor. We have undertaken Commercial Due Diligence for private equity investors, for lending banks and for operating companies being sold.
In depth understanding and long term forecasts
MDS Transmodal has conducted a number of due diligence exercises over the last decade for acquisitions to the value of $5 billion. These exercises have included inter alia an examination of market conditions, operating costs, infrastructure requirements, regulatory environment and forecast financials. Particular attention has been paid to the competitive position of the assets involved, relative to other actors in the respective markets.
Our clients have included investors from private equity funds, international investment banks, pension funds and international port groups.
Examples of subject areas in which commercial due diligence undertaken:
- UK domestic ferry sector
- International roro sector
- European towage sector
- UK and other European ports sector
- Container shipping
Why MDST?
You can be assured of a confidential service from consultants who will understand your business and have a track record in satisfying buyers and lenders that the target company has been thoroughly examined in its appropriate competitive landscape.