Pier extension for a shipyard in the Philippines
Preparation and technical review of the Full Project Report for the pier extension of a shipyard in the Philippines, within a USTDA evaluation for the Indo-Pacific.
Projects
Experience in port, maritime and logistics consulting
A selection of projects and technical assistance engagements delivered by DUAGA across different markets and stages of development, with technical, commercial, financial, operational, regulatory and institutional scopes.
Port modernization in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Preparation of the Full Project Report for a port modernization initiative in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, within a USTDA technical evaluation.
Technical advisory for port modernization and institutional development in the Indo-Pacific
Technical advisory for a regional program of port modernization, institutional cooperation and capacity building in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Development of a new international port in Maldives
Preparation of the Full Project Report for the development of a new international port in Maldives, within a USTDA technical evaluation mission.
Optimal operating model for a container terminal
Operational modeling and capacity analysis to determine the functional configuration and the operating model of a container terminal in Colombia.
Maritime connectivity assessment and investment prioritization in Tuvalu
Assessment of Tuvalu's connectivity needs, with emphasis on maritime infrastructure and investment prioritization.
Preliminary assessments for the redevelopment of two Pacific ports
Technical review and validation of preliminary assessments for the redevelopment of a port in Fiji and the development of a new berth in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Coordination of the U.S. Ports and Supply Chain Forum
Planning, logistics coordination and management of the U.S. Ports and Supply Chain Forum, held in Washington, D.C., in June 2026 as part of the Ports of the Future Partnership.
Comprehensive master plan for a multipurpose terminal
Formulation of a master plan for a greenfield multipurpose terminal in Colombia, integrating demand, functional configuration, infrastructure, connectivity, regulation and financial viability.
Eligibility and terms of reference review for USTDA port initiatives
Technical review of port initiatives in Maldives and the Philippines to assess their eligibility and to structure terms of reference in accordance with USTDA requirements.
Independent Technical Advisor in a port debt restructuring
Technical, operational, commercial and financial assessment of a port operator in Paraguay to support the decision-making process of an international consortium of lenders.
Structuring of a specialized port operation proposal
Structuring of a specialized port operation proposal for the container segment building on a prior prefeasibility phase in Colombia.
Management of road congestion in an international trade corridor
Operational diagnosis and assessment of alternatives to manage seasonal road congestion in an international trade corridor in the United States.
Restructuring of the regional operation of an international port association
Leadership and support for the restructuring of the regional operations of an international port association in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Comparative analysis of port concession models
Comparative study of concession models and terminal typologies in the United States and Latin America to support the structuring of a new port proposal.
Financial and contractual study of port investment and expansion models
Financial, contractual and operational assessment of alternatives for investment, expansion and management of port infrastructure in Colombia.
Comprehensive strategic plan for a Caribbean port authority
Formulation of a ten-year roadmap for the infrastructure, governance, operations and service quality of a port authority in the British Virgin Islands.
Mapping of logistics bottlenecks in the soybean meal import chain
Territorial and logistics analysis of the soybean meal import chain in Colombia and of the road, river, maritime and rail corridors that connect the ports with the consumption areas.
Sustainable and inclusive value chains in port infrastructure
Applied study on the integration of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises into port value chains, with fieldwork in Trinidad and Tobago, Panama and Uruguay.
Characterization of the invoicing process and automation proposal
Survey and characterization of the invoicing process of a port terminal, with identification of automation opportunities.
Strategic oversight of a multi-year contract
Multi-year support for operations related to fleet management, shipyard, investment and international financing in Uruguay.
Financial model for a new port concessionaire
Analysis of the financial model proposed for the new concessionaire of port terminals in El Salvador, on behalf of the government.
Investment due diligence and debt restructuring analysis
Technical, financial and operational due diligence of a port operator in Paraguay, with market forecasts and debt restructuring analysis.
Financial and market due diligence with a multimodal focus
Financial and market due diligence for the debt restructuring of a company in the port and maritime sector in Colombia, with multimodal connectivity analysis.
Local consultancy for the competitive and financial due diligence of a port bay
Local advisory to international lenders in the competitive, logistics and financial assessment of a port bay in Colombia.
Market study for a regional port terminal in the Pacific
Market study with 20-year forecasts and commercial analysis of terminals, shipping lines, operators and logistics services in the South American Pacific.
Technical, operational and financial due diligence of river and maritime operations
Technical, operational and financial assessment of a corporate group with river and maritime operations in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
Logistics and traffic microsimulation study for a free trade zone
15-year forecast of freight vehicle demand and assessment of technology and infrastructure investments for a free trade zone in Colombia.
Study of the regional industrialization and nearshoring model
Nearshoring analysis to assess the relocation of value chains from Asia to the main port bays of the Colombian Caribbean.
Prefeasibility of a National Logistics Single Window under a PPP model
Prefeasibility study of a private initiative to digitalize and simplify the air, rail, road and port logistics chain of Colombia.
Market study of port concessions and cargo types in Colombia
Analysis of port concessions, maritime cargo supply and demand, specialized infrastructure and dredging needs in Colombia.
Financial assessment for port concession contracts
Financial analysis, risk and investment modeling to estimate the consideration applicable to port concession contracts in Colombia.
Review of the economic balance in port concession contracts
Economic and financial advisory to examine possible imbalances in a port concession contract in Colombia.
National River Traffic Code
Leadership of working groups for the preparation of the National River Traffic Code of Colombia and formulation of related regulatory proposals.
Comparative analysis of port policies in Latin America
Comparison of the port policy of Colombia with six reference countries in Latin America, considering regulation, investment and contractual risk allocation.
Market study with demand forecasts for a Paraguayan port
Analysis of cargo types, shipping services, logistics connectivity and demand evolution for a Paraguayan port.
Support for a concession contract before the National Infrastructure Agency
Regulatory, operational, technical and financial support to a container terminal in Colombia on matters processed before the National Infrastructure Agency.
Management of an investment substitution in a port concession contract
Advisory before the National Infrastructure Agency to assess the substitution of a planned investment by a specialized ship loading system.
PPP structuring for dredging projects
Economic, fiscal, regulatory and risk analysis to assess dredging investments and the possible structuring of a PPP in Colombia.
Strategic assessment of participation in a dredging program
Assessment of alternatives for corporate participation in a dredging program of a port access channel in Colombia.
Advisory on investment projects and proceedings before public entities
Technical advisory before the National Infrastructure Agency to assess the substitution of an infrastructure investment of a port terminal in Colombia.
Strategic planning and traffic modeling for a free trade zone
Traffic design and modeling with UAV technology to size infrastructure, signage and technology requirements in a free trade zone in Colombia.
Due diligence and market forecasts for a port capacity expansion
Technical, financial and market due diligence to support a financing decision associated with the expansion of a port terminal in Brazil.
Strategic consultancy on fourth-generation concession contracts
Advisory to the executive, contractual and financial areas of a granting entity in the management of fourth-generation concession contracts.
3D model and rendering for a multipurpose terminal
3D models, rendered designs and capacity modeling for a multipurpose terminal for containers, liquids and bulk in Trinidad and Tobago.
Conceptual designs for a new container port with rail connection
Conceptual designs for RTG and ASC configurations, capacity models, transport modeling and logistics analysis for a new container port in Canada.
Optimization of a multipurpose terminal in the Pacific
Optimization of a multipurpose terminal of the Colombian Pacific through investment planning, capacity modeling, UAV technology and traffic analysis.
Master plan and port expansion design with rail integration
Review of the master plan of a port terminal in Colombia, with a rail logistics study and a monitoring plan for the expansion works.