A sample of previous engagements for a global list of clients includes:
New Sector Entry / Market Analysis
- Advised a major energy-focused private equity fund on entry strategies into the crude tanker market
- Delivered strategic guidance on dry bulk freight trends for a Western Australian iron ore mining project
- Advised a major Middle Eastern container shipping company on entry strategies into the chemical tanker market
Freight Procurement / Risk Management
- Recommended a coal freight procurement strategy for a leading Hong Kong electric utility
- Advised a major Brazilian mining company on iron ore freight strategies and vessel ownership options
- Recommended grain freight procurement and vessel ownership strategies for the largest food conglomerate in the Philippines
Strategy Formulation
- Developed comprehensive strategic plan for a major Chinese shipowner and logistics company and supported its IPO process
- Delivered comprehensive strategic plan for a major Russian tanker owner and developed strategic plan for combined Russian entity, following merger
Transaction Support / Financial Analysis
- Advised a $400 million Danish logistics company on two acquisitions in Scandinavia during 2016
- Advised a major Brazilian oil company on VLCC newbuilding ordering economics at a Brazilian shipyard
- Provided transaction support for a US private equity bid on 30 MR product tankers
- Provided regular financial planning support for a major Middle Eastern tanker owner, including pro forma financial modelling and forecasting
Expert Testimony / Litigation Support
- Served as expert witness in multi-million dollar claim for an Aframax tanker owner plaintiff; case settled for 80% of claimed damages
- Provided loss of hire analysis for MR owner against a trading company who redelivered a vessel following time charter in a condition in breach of charter party terms
Bench-marking
- Provided annual freight bench-marking studies for major Russian and Middle Eastern tanker owners