Investments in infrastructure, seaports and airports

Global, continental and national logistics networks meet at the main seaports, airports and transportation hubs, where goods can be transshipped in all relevant directions. These hubs consist of the major seaports, airports and logistics hot spots. In most cases the larger European distribution centers are located within the near proximity of these hubs.

Proposition

Our services include:

  • Development of strategies for seaports and airports, inland terminals and logistics regions
  • Benchmark studies on logistics competitiveness, including accessibility, logistics services, sustainable policies
  • Mapping economic impacts and carrying out feasibility studies
  • Development of logistics real estate concepts
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Source: Buck Consultants International (2023)

Our vision on investment in infrastructure

Investments in infrastructure, seaports and airports are of great importance in order to build a sound investment climate for companies. The last years we noticed that these investments have become more focused on sustainability and are seeking ways to reach a more effective modal split. We believe that building the TENT network over Europa and similar infrastructure improvements in other continents will lead to more prosperity and well being of our citizens. Our company assist public as well as private clients in making the right choices and calculating all the effects of such huge investments.

Contact persons
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Arjen Donkersloot
Senior Consultant
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Eric Mekenkamp
Principal Consultant
The BCI Approach

BCI works for clients in the following areas:

  • Developing strategies for seaports and airports, inland terminals and logistics regions - In these long term strategies (10-15 years ahead) the focus is on improving the competitive position for the clients. The objective is also to become an attractive location for (real estate) investors and logistics entrepreneurs.
  • Feasibility analysis and/or building the business case for possible new infrastructure - for example, multi-modal networks or a new intermodal terminal. This can include economic and societal impact analysis as well.
  • Development of innovative logistics policies and logistics innovations - The goal is to improve the sustainable accessibility and to guarantee efficient (low cost) transport to and from the seaport, airport or logistics region. This in turn is enforcing the factors which are important to companies when selecting a new location.
Cases
Case
RH2INE location study
RH2INE location study
The international community is strongly committed to the development of hydrogen as a fuel for various modalities. This is corporated in among others the EU Green Deal. For the use of hydrogen in inland navigation, the RH2INE program is a concrete initiative to this end. As a start of the European RH2INE program, a study was initiated to prepare...
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Benchmark of logistics transit inspection costs in North Western European seaports and airports
Benchmark of logistics transit inspection costs in North Western European seaports and airports
The client has asked for an investigation into the level of logistics transit and inspection costs for the import of selected fresh products from outside the European Union through various North Western European seaports and airports. These port logistics transit and inspection costs include the average logistics costs of transportation by sea/a...
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Effect of Demurrage and detention costs on modal choice
Effect of Demurrage and detention costs on modal choice
Shippers and logistics service providers have to pay detention and demurrage fees to shipping lines when a container is not brought back to the shipping lines after the contractual negotiated number of free days. These detention and demurrage fees can quickly go up to hundreds of dollars per container when the number of free days is surpassed. I...
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INDIGO+
INDIGO+
What is the feasibility and impact of three innovations in rail freight transport in the Netherlands: automatic brake control, train monitoring and digital automatic coupling (DAC) on the shunting, loading and unloading process.
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New mainport strategy development for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New mainport strategy development for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
What is the economic importance of the Schiphol region for the Dutch economy, how are the economic activities of the airport network related to the region and what is the optimal strategy for Schiphol Airport to collaborate with companies in the region and outside for sustainable economic growth?
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Gateway strategy Rotterdam 2.0: Cooperation between seaports
Gateway strategy Rotterdam 2.0: Cooperation between seaports
Next to the Port of Rotterdam, the number 1 seaport of Europe, the Netherlands also has within its borders the European top-10 seaports Amsterdam Port and North Sea Ports (a merger between Zeeland Seaports and Port of Ghent since January 1, 2018). Because of this high number of top-10 European seaports the Netherlands is regarded as one of the m...
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News
News
Opportunities Along the New Silk Rail Route

19 January 2021

Opportunities Along the New Silk Rail Route
In the last five years, the number of operational rail services on the New Silk Rail Route between China and Europe has grown to about 150 rail shuttles per week. These rail container shuttles connect over 30 European cities with 16 regions in China. Are these regular rail services between China and Europe here to stay in the coming years? What ...
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