Sectors of our Ports and Maritime Consulting ~ Airports
The Mersey Partnership (TMP) commissioned Fisher Associates to carry out an audit of the physical assets in the ports, airport and distribution sectors that make up the SuperPort, and to identify the capabilities of the companies and other organisations that provide support services to it. We were also tasked to review the competitiveness of these.
This information was collated in a client database, which formed the main deliverable of this work. We also prepared a report with analysis of the competitiveness of the different assets and capabilities using criteria for strategic analysis (from the BCG Matrix and Porter's 5 Forces), based on the judgements of some 20 key stakeholder organisations gathered via a workshop session. (2010)
Airport Free Zone Scoping Study, UKFisher Associates was commissioned by a one of the UK’s largest companies with substantial property and infrastructure interests to undertake a review of the potential for Free Zones in the context of airport development. The scope of work included (2007):
- Identify how Free Zones work in the UK and their European context.
- Identify any models for Free Zones at airports that could provide examples of how the concept could be applied.
- Identify how Free Zone operations at ports and airports could be linked to enhance the potential of sea-air cargo.
TMP working in partnership with Mersey Maritime and other members of a Steering Group, including Peel Group, convened to develop the concept of the Liverpool Superport. This foresees the development of Liverpool as a holistic logistics cluster integrating different modes into one City-regional competitive concept.
TMP commissioned Fisher Associates to research the concept and develop a strategy. The study commenced in March 2007, and was based on a combination of research from existing work and engagement with several leading businesses. The key tasks included:
Provide an evidence base:
- What are the key facilities and services?
- How does the Superport concept align with strategic trends in the logistics sectors?
- How does it align with policy?
Conceptualise and define Liverpool Superport in terms of what is it and what can it mean to whom?
Where and how can the concept impact on:
- Businesses
- The local and wider economy
Implementation strategy:
- Mission
- Objectives
- Core competencies
- Strategies
This was developed based on a review of logistics in the Liverpool City Region covering shipping services, ports, the airport, roads, rail, intermodal and distribution sites, and waterfront development. The strategy was formed on an analysis of the strategic environment, benchmarking against leading logistics clusters, and a review of key trends globally, and particularly in the global logistics and ports industries. (2007)
On behalf of a potential bidder, undertook an initial analysis of potential for a BOT project (1 Fisher, 2000)
Transport Strategy, Isles of Scilly, UKWe were appointed by the Council for the Isles of Scilly, funded by the Countryside Agency, to develop a strategy for transport to / between and on the Isles covering air, sea and land transportation.
The study included a review of ferry services between the isles and the mainland, with an assessment of the options for improving seakeeping, speed, and cargo handling. It also considered related port infrastructure requirements at the Ports of Penzance and St Mary’s.
On the air transport side, it considered matched developments of airports/ heliports and deployment of aircraft with enhanced capability.
A Route Partnership Group is subsequently developing proposals for improvements to the Isles of Scilly sea link. The group is made up of the County Council, Penwith District Council, Isles of Scilly Council, Government Office for the South West, Duchy of Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, the current operator of the sea link. (2002)
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