Ocean Freight Risk Analysis and Carrier Negotiations
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:06:13-07:00Mercator assisted a beneficial cargo owner in developing rate strategies to mitigate the risk of future ocean carrier disruptions to its supply chain.
Commodities Route Cost Analysis
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:06:46-07:00An association of exporters engaged Mercator International to analyze commodities trade flows along the Mississippi River to define relative route costs.
Competitive Positioning Analysis
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:12:58-07:00A major real estate investor/developer evaluated the acquisition of a network of warehouses for resin products in the U.S. Gulf coast region.
Warehousing/DC Demand Analysis
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:13:33-07:00A property development company retained Mercator International to identify logistics complex locations with the most favorable demand and supply conditions.
Railroad Cargo Flow Identification
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:12:06-07:00Mercator International was engaged by a major Canadian Class-1 railroad to assist in formulating marketing/pricing strategies to capture U.S. traffic.
Truck Fleet Interactive Financial Model
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:12:30-07:00Mercator created an interactive financial model calculating the NPV and IRR for over-the-road truck fleet conversion from diesel to natural gas.
Vessel Deployment and Vessel Design Strategy for Container/Ro-Ro Carrier
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:08:29-07:00Provided a niche container / ro-ro vessel operator with analysis to assess future ship construction priorities.
Deployment Strategy Development for Caribbean Carrier
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:09:08-07:00A Caribbean-based ocean carrier engaged Mercator International to evaluate its deployment strategy to identify opportunities for value enhancement.
Long-Term Forecast for Southern California Port Authority
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:09:50-07:00Mercator International prepared long-term forecasts for container and non-container traffic through ports for a SOCAL port authority.
Port Authority Terminal Negotiation
Interlock Solutions2017-04-03T17:10:16-07:00Mercator International supported a Port Authority negotiation with a potential tenant regarding a concession for a major terminal redevelopment.