Mumbai, June 15, 2007: Ports have long been an integral part of island nations’ economies. The onset of the globalization has significantly increased their importance and strengthened their role as motors of economic and social development.

Keeping this is mind,  Bharat Book Bureau, a leading market research information aggregator has put forth a report on container port strategy which doubles up as a tool guide on terminal development and port strategy.

This sector has thus been attracting massive new inward investment - both from operating companies and external investors. £1.5bn investment by DP World to develop London Gateway over a 10 to 15 year timeframe – the single biggest investment project for DP World, global leader in terminal and container port industry. The London Gateway will be built on a 1,500-acre brown field, former oil refinery site, just 20 miles from London and close to major markets in southeast England which will also have UK’s largest logistic and business park..

This sector is witnessing major strategic upheavals along with thrust on environment awareness from the political front. Governments across the region are heavily investing in their port facilities, expanding capacity and updating technology These factors have put a lot of pressure on the sector along with rapid introduction of development strategies.

This study aids in deciding upon the correct strategy for the terminal development as it takes into account both the economic feasibility as well as operational feasibility of the  terminal development.

The report reviews the implications of port and terminal development, the impact of a new industry structure, the effects of new rules and regulations, the major trends which shape up the market along with guidelines to reduce the environmental impact and congestion levels in a container terminal.  An analysis of port-wide services and cost levels – true position, productivity and regional trends, forecast demand growth according to region and type and tendering approaches to container terminals  have been put forth in this report.

OSC, key specialists and our associates who are unrivalled experts in this sector have prepared this study keeping in mind terminal development and positioning existing and Greenfield ports as regards to objective economic appraisal of demand growth, operations and development.

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