Mercator International has served a diverse and international portfolio of hundreds of clients, and the consulting team has executed over 300 engagements around the world since 2009. To view a sample of representative project descriptions, click on an industry sector to expand the selection.
Financial Institutions
Dry Bulk Terminals Due Diligence
Conducted commercial and operational due diligence on bulk terminals in NA, SA, and Europe for a global infrastructure investor.
Container Terminals Due Diligence
Analyzed the markets, infrastructure, volumes/revenues, and operations of a terminal operator’s portfolio for a global infrastructure fund.
Litigation & Arbitration
Expert Testimony on Latin America Concession
Prepared reports and provided expert testimony for proceeding at the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes.
Expert Testimony on Africa Concession
Mercator International prepared a report and expert testimony for a London Court of International Arbitration dispute proceeding.
Terminal Operators
Sell-Side Due Diligence for Multi-Purpose Global Terminal Operator
Mercator was engaged by an operator of a portfolio of container and multi-purpose terminals in Europe, the Mediterranean, and South America to provide support for its efforts to raise capital.
Assess Traffic Prospects for Brazilian Terminal
A world’s leading terminal operator engaged Mercator International to assess future container traffic prospects for a new terminal in Brazil.
Port Authorities
Mercator Provides Advisory Services to the Québec Port Authority for the Development of Project Laurentia with Hutchison Ports and CN Rail
On May 28, 2019, the Québec Port Authority (QPA) announced ...
Long-Term Forecast for Southern California Port Authority
Mercator International prepared long-term forecasts for container and non-container traffic through ports for a SOCAL port authority.
Ocean Carriers
Most BCOs are paying too much in bunker surcharges, and for some, the problem is about to get much worse
IMO 2020[i] sulfur regulations are about to force an unprecedented ...
Vessel Deployment and Vessel Design Strategy for Container/Ro-Ro Carrier
Provided a niche container / ro-ro vessel operator with analysis to assess future ship construction priorities.
Rail & Motor Companies
Most BCOs are paying too much in bunker surcharges, and for some, the problem is about to get much worse
IMO 2020[i] sulfur regulations are about to force an unprecedented ...
Railroad Cargo Flow Identification
Mercator International was engaged by a major Canadian Class-1 railroad to assist in formulating marketing/pricing strategies to capture U.S. traffic.
Real Estate Investors
Competitive Positioning Analysis
A 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
A property development company retained Mercator International to identify logistics complex locations with the most favorable demand and supply conditions.
Importers & Exporters
US trade talks with China
As the US continues to negotiate more favorable terms of ...
Ocean Freight Risk Analysis and Carrier Negotiations
Mercator assisted a beneficial cargo owner in developing rate strategies to mitigate the risk of future ocean carrier disruptions to its supply chain.
Public Agencies
Long-Term Import/Export Forecast
Mercator International was retained by the Australian State of Victoria’s Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) to produce a long-term forecasts.
Alternative Coastwise Liner Services
Mercator International worked with teams of consulting firms to design and analyze alternative coastwise liner services in U.S. East Coast ports.
Business Owners in the Shipping and Logistics Sector
Niche Container Shipping Line Sale
Mercator International assisted the ownership group of a niche container shipping line with the successful sale of the business to another shipping line.
Caribbean Marine Terminal Forecast & Sale
An independent Caribbean marine terminal operator retained Mercator International to assist with the analysis and sale of his company.