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Solomon Islands Port Authority – Honiara port

Adrian — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:26:59 +0000

Honiara is located on the northern coast of the island of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands and includes a sea port at Point Cruz. Honiara Port is the most important international port and gateway to the country.

The Port Scooping Review is designed to make an assessment of current participation of the private sector and recommend suitable roles in providing, using, and maintaining some facilities in the port; and determine the need for, and possible coverage of a project investment plan or detailed study for port expansion, improvement, or new site.

Outputs of the Scoping Study are: (i) Business Assessment Report covering identified activities within the port including traffic volume and export and import flow; requirements and associated demand for port services and facilities; preliminary assessment of port performance (operational, financial, institutional) and institutional analysis of SIPA and public and private sector agencies involved in Honiara port operations and management; and (ii) Final Port Improvement/Upgrading/Expansion Report covering recommended actions to be undertaken by the Government in the short and medium term in terms of specific port infrastructure improvements and related costs; employment impact that can be gained from increased commercial activities in the port; draft terms of reference, and next actions/steps.

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Newcastle Port Corporation

Adrian — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:52:18 +0000

In 2006 AMSTEC undertook a suite of consulting projects on behalf of Newcastle Port Corporation (NPC), NSW Australia.

AMSTEC Design Pty Limited was engaged on 31 January 2006 to conduct research and provide an informed set of reports to Newcastle Port Corporation (NPC) relative to trade development prospects. The project delivered concise information to assist with understanding more of the decision making process associated with the selection of port calls from a Shipping lines’ perspective and what types of value proposition is meaningful to this industry sector. Relative to this and recent developments in infrastructure planning in NSW what supporting utilisation evidence would realistically underpin a development strategy whereby NPC could make board submission towards investment and operation of certain specialised equipment within the port.

The background to this being the uncertainty voiced by various shipping Lines as to plans and associated particulars pertaining to the closure of East Darling Harbour, White Bay and Glebe Island in NSW, Australia at that time.

Newcastle Port Corporation (NPC) is a statutory corporation of the NSW Government charged with the responsibility of managing commercial shipping activity in the port of Newcastle. In keeping with the 05/06 business plan the NPC has as targets diversifying

the trade base and maximising the best use of port land.

The development opportunities reflected in this study provide evidence towards supporting a short to medium term strategy of attracting new business to the existing Carrington site through expanding selected services and infrastructure to support new

user’s demands. Also included is a view on longer term sustainable business throughput at the Mayfield site, underpinned by service levels being proven to those attracted to stage one.

This study served to provide background and Industry insight necessary to allow consideration towards designing a targeted strategy in attempts to capture new business.

During the course of the study new findings provided enough evidence to investigate automotive vehicle imports into NSW ports. This report also reflects these new findings towards supporting development potential at Newcastle port for the motor vehicle

Industry. This in itself is a study to understand the complex set of requirements and demands required by the motor vehicle import industries.

The initial stage of the study dealt with interviews and outcomes discussions with key decision makers of shipping lines calling direct at East Darling Harbour. Then followed a more focussed approach which included interviewing motor vehicle importers.

Rio Tinto Marine

Adrian — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:37:48 +0000

In 2006 AMSTEC provided a suite of consulting services to Rio Tinto Marine (RTM) covering various objectives.

The project plan was designed to provide RTM with hard data and advisory services towards detailing an informed review of the Australia / New Zealand break bulk industry including identifying the key players, drivers and opportunities. This provided detail to investigate new market opportunities that would complement RTM capabilities and future requirements.

The primary objective of the projects is to inform RTM on;

CARRIER STATUS – current break bulk carriers profiles, highlighting their:

Voyage route covering fixed load / discharge ports and any variance
Hardware being types and size of vessels deployed
Cargo handling capabilities i.e. box hold/gantry crane/shore gear requirements
Total fleet size and resources including brief company profile / history

CARRIER TRADE ROUTE PROFILES – break bulk carrier trade particulars from Australia / New Zealand to Japan, Asia, SE Asia, USWC, USEC, with a specific focus on:

Listing Main carriers, associations and their resources specific to trading regions

CARGO TRADE ROUTE PROFILES – type of break-bulk cargo shipped by each carrier (including terms of contract if possible)

Whether the break-bulk cargo is Australia /New Zealand backhaul or front haul
Whether the carriers ballast back to loading areas or there is cargo available from the discharge port locations
Specifics of cargo being shipped back from these disport locations
Type and volume of cargoes
Where this cargo lands in Australia

POTENTIAL NEW CARRIERS – Opportunities and circumstances to allow entry of new carriers
VOYAGE CALCULATION – example of a shipowner’s fixed cost voyage Proforma template

FREIGHT CALCULATION – example of variable cost freight rate Proforma template.

Indonesian Coastal Shipping

Adrian — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:25:38 +0000

In 2006 AMSTEC was contracted by PT Pelayaran Meratus Shipping of Surabaya Indonesia to modify and develop a business structure, strategic and business plan, budget controls and strategic vision and direction on profit planning for their coastal shipping business. In addition investigation into new market opportunities was designed to provide a launch into niche International service route that would complement Meratus size, capabilities and knowledge of the Indonesian trading environment

The primary objective of the project is to inform Meratus on;

1. How to improve overall performance on operations and profitability.

2. Yield management, cost and profitability per container / unit.

3. Identify new business opportunities which add value to existing business.

4. Provide comprehensive review and report on potential improvements to business practices

including business and strategic planning, performance management and risk analysis.

Specific objectives for follow up Stage 2, following agreement to proceed;

1. Implementation assistance for change management processes and procedures within internal

and external business activities.

2. Design and develop and assist with implementing business planning, budget disciplines,

reporting protocols and other business tools.

3. Assist with strategic planning for future growth and development of new business ventures.

The primary objective of the project is to inform Meratus on;1. How to improve overall performance on operations and profitability.2. Yield management, cost and profitability per container / unit.3. Identify new business opportunities which add value to existing business.4. Provide comprehensive review and report on potential improvements to business practicesincluding business and strategic planning, performance management and risk analysis.Specific objectives for follow up Stage 2, following agreement to proceed;1. Implementation assistance for change management processes and procedures within internaland external business activities.2. Design and develop and assist with implementing business planning, budget disciplines,reporting protocols and other business tools.3. Assist with strategic planning for future growth and development of new business ventures.

Asian Development Bank – Papua New Guinea

Adrian — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:28:58 +0000

Adrian has been commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for an assignment to act as Technical Expert on Shipping Regulation for the ADB who is providing technical assistance (TA) to the Government of Papua New Guinea for the preparation of a new National Transport Strategy. The overall objective is to review and prepare an advisory report on the regulation of coastal shipping and, in respect of cabotage rules, international shipping services within Papua New Guinea.

Adrian traveled to PNG in August 2010 and October/ November 2010 in order to conduct research and interview stakeholders and construct a draft policy of recommendations for the Coastal Shipping Study which has been concluded in January 2011.

Papua New Guinea – Freight rate study

Adrian — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:24:11 +0000

Adrian has been contracted by CPCS Transcom of Canada as the lead consultant on a project
to Review PNG Coastal Shipping Rates:

The project will investigate and review the current conditions and update the Domestic (coastal) Sea Freight Tariff introduced (last update) January 1991. In association with such review the investigation will review subsidiary charges that have subsequently been introduced for their appropriateness or otherwise.
To propose an appropriate and equitable tariff regime structure within the domestic shipping industry in Papua New Guineas appropriate to all stakeholders concerned including producers, consumers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers.
The detailed objectives include a requirement to report on:
(i) Review of the current coastal freight structure and surcharges evident in PNG domestic shipping;
(ii) Investigate the industry cost structure involved within the PNG coastal trade including fixed operating costs, variable costs and claimed hidden costs of operation on coastal trade routes within PNG coastal waters. The potential implications for price and service competition on the international and coastal trade.

Pakistan – Karachi Port Trust

Adrian — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:17:18 +0000

Adrian is currently in Pakistan (March / April 2011)

engaged with Asian Development Bank in a project to for The Karachi Port Trust (KPT).

The Project will construct the Karachi Harbor Crossing of

14 km, comprising 3.2 embankments and 11 km bridges (including 10.1 km low-level bridges

and a 0.9 km main toll bridge over the Karachi Harbor Channel) estimated at $450 million.

To ensure the Bankability of the Project KPT wishes to prepare its 5-year business plan

(BP) and 15-year financial projections (FPs) and associated scenarios to be used as input to

update the Project’s feasibility study (PFS) and ADB has agreed to provide KPT with a smallscale

project preparatory technical assistance (SSTA) to help KPT prepare the BP and 15-year

FPs. The SSTA will also help KPT initiate the process of developing bidding documents for the

engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) contract and the selection and awarding of the

Project’s EPC contractor.

CopperString Project

Adrian — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:28:35 +0000

The CopperString project is a proposal to construct a transmission line from Woodstock (south of Townsville) to Dajarra Road near Cloncurry in North West Queensland, Australia.

The proposed transmission line will provide major energy users in the North West Mineral Province with access to the National Electricity Grid, significantly improving the supply and reliability of electricity to the region. The CopperString project will also provide opportunities for renewable energy projects along the proposed transmission line to supply clean energy to the National Electricity Grid.

The project is in the design phase and undergoing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Consultation with all stakeholders and the local communities between Townsville and Mount Isa will be ongoing throughout the approvals, development and construction process.

CopperString Pty Ltd is a partnership between CuString Pty Ltd and Leighton Contractors Limited. CuString is currently in the process of registering as an intending Transmission network Service Provider.

AMSTEC Design Pty Limited was contracted to provide the EIS technical report on Transport Impacts of the Copper String Project which was delivered in December 2010 with the assistance of Cummings Economics of Cairns, Queensland.

The Draft EIS can be downloaded from the CopperString website link:

http://www.copperstring.com.au/environmental-impact-statement.html

CopperString Project Sept 2010

https://www.qikpress.com.au/Copperstring_2/539874b7-4ee7-4c15-be91-1e9bdeffda56

Riversdale Mining – Mozambique

Adrian — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:23:18 +0000

Riversdale Mining (ASX – RIV) commissioned a study to investigate international practices and regulation of river transport in general and barge transport more specifically for conditions applying to their options of operation in Mozambique. AMSTEC was contracted to assist in the research and technical response on such inland waterway navigation conditions applying in several regions including PNG, Paraguay and the United States.

Riversdale Mining has won concession rights to mine more than 4.0 billion tonnes of coal in Benga in the Province of Tete in Mozambique.