Client Case Studies
Thompson Clarke has undertaken a vast amount of projects for numerous clients within both the Private and Government sectors. Some of these projects are shown below:
Market research into the potential for coastal tug and barge services in Australia, conducted via face to face telephonic interview of over 50 potential users of coastal tug and barge services.
On behalf of Maunsell, a review of likely future shipping demand by sector and operator via field interviews as input to a new port strategic plan.
- Kimberley & Northern Territory Shipper’s Group
An assessment of the commercial potential of a West Australian coastal liner shipping service between Fremantle and the Kimberley’s after the demise of State Ships.
- Leighton Contractors/BHP/Newcastle Port Corporation
A market review of the commercial potential for the development of a $250 million Multi-Purpose Terminal on the site of the old BHP Steelworks on the Hunter River at Newcastle. Conducted via phone and face to face interviews with selected shipping liners, exporters, forwarders and inland transport operators.
- National Rail Corporation
A review of international shipping services for the Australian automobile industry (manufacturers and importers).
- Newcastle Port Corporation
A review of the long term demand for bulk cargo facilities at the port (excluding coal) using phone and face to face interviews with key cargo interests in the greater Hunter Region and the port’s natural cargo hinterland
An assessment of the market attractiveness and viability of an inland rail container depot for international container traffic at Chullora in western Sydney.
- Port Kembla Port Corporation
A review of the potential for Kembla to replace Sydney as the NSW discharge port for the auto trade; also the potential to replace Sydney’s general cargo services at Darling Harbour and White Bay.
A census of non-SOLAS users of marine safety radio services, which involved extensive phone/boat ramp interviews of about 1000 commercial and recreational boat owners in Australia (in conjunction with Market Metrics)
- Air Freight Export Council of NSW
A review of the competitive and operational potential for bimodal (air/sea or sea/air) services for perishable horticultural and meat exports from Australia to overseas markets, using a combination of face to face and phone interviews of air and sea carriers and key exporters in the horticultural and meat sector
- Australian Logistics Council (via the Department of Transport & Regional Services)
A review of the security issues and related potential improvements related to the Australian supply chain for high consequence Dangerous Goods ( HCDG) moving in export and import containers (in conjunction with the Logistics Bureau). This was conducted via a survey of ocean carriers, terminal operators, lead transport companies and shippers and importers of such commodities
- Australian Maritime Engineering CRC
A review of the maritime engineering industry’s Research and Development priorities via interviews of parties involved in a range of marine engineering applications (including shipping, small commercial vessels, ferries, trawlers, pleasure craft, offshore oil and gas, defence and renewable ocean energy).
- Department of Industry, Science & Technology & the Indonesian Ministry of Industry & Trade
A review via field interviews and site visits of the commercial collaboration opportunities for the shipbuilding and ship repair industries of Australian and its counterparts in Indonesia in marine engineering, focussing on regional and coastal shipping, oil and gas, fishing and oil and gas sectors (in conjunction with PT Tri Hasta).
Detailed investigations and reports into maritime incidents and accidents that have occurred in the state of Victoria.
A review of 300 vessel operator attitudes to NZ Safe Ship Management policies and regulations (in conjunction with Market Metrics).
- New Zealand Ministry of Transport & Maritime NZ
A review of the public and private sector funding of the Maritime Safety Agency, which incorporated face to face interviews on the efficacy of the agency with key stakeholders (ship operators and ports, done in conjunction with PWC).
A detailed review of port ownership models currently operating in the ports industry in Australia and overseas.
A review of the Ports’ potential as a Marine Transhipment Hub for the region, including determinants of shipping service patterns, both revenue and cost, via interviews (phone and face to face) with major trade operators. This included a review of port related issues, including port and terminal costs.
The production of a guide for state municipalities and ports to the critical success factors in the development of cruise terminals – this entailed phone interviews with port corporations, tourism offices and other cruise industry stakeholders.
This list of services is not exhaustive but provides an illustration of some of the projects undertaken by Thompson Clarke. We are pleased to provide further examples of the type of consultancy services provided by Thompson Clarke for our diverse client base.
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