MDS Transmodal

MDS Transmodal, based in Chester in North West England, was established in 1983 and has developed into a unique business, providing strategic and specialist consultancy and modelling services to the world's transport industry, the public sector, financial institutions, property developers and other organisations with interests in transport-related issues.  Its consultancy business is underpinned by the development and maintenance of databases (Industry Data) and software development (Transport Models).  Its main activities are concentrated in the freight market, including ports, ferries, short and deep-sea shipping, airfreight, intermodal transport, rail and logistics.

Consultancy

As specialists in the international transport sector, MDS Transmodal has a unique range of skills, allowing projects to be completed in the most efficient and timely manner, including:

• strategic analysis
• advocacy skills
• trade and transport forecasting - supply and demand
• data compilation, manipulation and processing
• freight transport modelling
• market research
• operating strategy evaluation
• freight transport system capacity assessment
• financial modelling
• freight terminal design

In the ports sector we specialise in traffic and revenue development and port planning.

In the shipping sector we have focussed on strategic network development, the introduction of new services and examining potential trade flows for new market opportunities.

In the rail sector, forecasting, network demand and railfreight terminal development are key areas of activity, as well as assistance to operators in developing new services. 

In the logistics sector we have been instrumental in developing multi-modal operations,as well as warehousing and distribution projects.

In the policy sector our involvement has been with both planning and transport policy: in exploring options to promote sustainable freight haulage, in spatial strategies for warehousing and distribution and in ports policy. We provide evidence and forecasts to inform government policy making as well as in interpreting the implications of transport and planning policy for other clients.

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Ports

In the ports sector MDS Transmodal undertakes commercial studies, both in the UK and worldwide and the company benefits from almost 30 years of experience specialising in this field. Our work includes:

• Investment Appraisal
• Due diligence studies
• Long-term strategic planning
• Evidence and advocacy for planning inquiries
• Relationship between public policy and private enterprise
• Analysis of trade and passenger flows and market opportunities
• Traffic and revenue forecasts
• Feasibility studies for new ports, new terminals, and new facilities
• Operational and infrastructure studies  
• The development of inland linkages

Projects such as regeneration schemes or planning inquiries are often tackled as part of a multi-disciplinary consultancy team, where our contribution covers the relevant market aspects, from the types of cargo which the port could attract, the potential interest from shipping lines in cases where liner trades are involved and the implications for regional and national transport and planning policies. This type of approach means that we are often the first consultancy contacted by potential developers/investors since the results of the market study will not only define the nature of any new port facilities but also whether the project is financially attractive.

Ports Capability Statement may be downloaded here

Ports Capability Statement

• Ports Capability Statement

  MDS Transmodal undertakes commercial studies for ports throughout the world. The company has 27 years of experience in this field.

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