Project Description

  • Project name: Feasibility study and transaction advice

  • Project location: Sohar, Oman

  • Name of client: Rotterdam Port Authority
  • Period: 2002 – 2003

Description of the project

Feasibility study and Transaction Advice for the Dutch based company Steinweg-Handelsveem to become exclusive stevedore for dry cargo in the new and first port of Sohar.

Services provided by Port Consultants Rotterdam

  • Establishing market demand, cargo prognoses, cost structure, investments, local legal requirements, etc.
  • Joint venture negotiations.
  • Contract negotiations with Sohar International Port Company.
  • Financial modeling.
  • Development of port tariff, analysis of tariff structures competing ports.
  • Negotiation of preliminary cargo handling contracts.
  • Reporting to Board of Directors and joint venture partner.