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.

Due diligence and ITA2026 to 2027

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.

Due diligence and ITA2026 to 2027

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.

Sustainability and resilience2026 to 2027

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.

Due diligence and ITA2026 to 2027

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.

Optimization and digital2026

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.

Planning and infrastructure2026

Maritime connectivity assessment and investment prioritization in Tuvalu

Assessment of Tuvalu's connectivity needs, with emphasis on maritime infrastructure and investment prioritization.

Due diligence and ITA2026

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.

Sustainability and resilience2026

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.

Planning and infrastructure2025 to 2026

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.

Sustainability and resilience2026

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.

Due diligence and ITA2026

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.

Structuring2026

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.

Optimization and digital2026

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.

Governance and regulation2025 to present

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.

Structuring2025

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.

Structuring2025

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.

Planning and infrastructure2025

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.

Strategy and market2024

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.

Sustainability and resilience2024

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.

Optimization and digital2023 to 2024

Characterization of the invoicing process and automation proposal

Survey and characterization of the invoicing process of a port terminal, with identification of automation opportunities.

Governance and regulation2022 to 2024

Strategic oversight of a multi-year contract

Multi-year support for operations related to fleet management, shipyard, investment and international financing in Uruguay.

Structuring2023 to 2024

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.

Due diligence and ITA2022

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.

Due diligence and ITA2022

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.

Due diligence and ITA2022

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.

Strategy and market2021

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.

Due diligence and ITA2021

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.

Strategy and market2021

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.

Strategy and market2021

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.

Structuring2020

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.

Strategy and market2020

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.

Structuring2020

Financial assessment for port concession contracts

Financial analysis, risk and investment modeling to estimate the consideration applicable to port concession contracts in Colombia.

Structuring2019 to 2020

Review of the economic balance in port concession contracts

Economic and financial advisory to examine possible imbalances in a port concession contract in Colombia.

Governance and regulation2019

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.

Governance and regulation2019

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.

Strategy and market2019

Market study with demand forecasts for a Paraguayan port

Analysis of cargo types, shipping services, logistics connectivity and demand evolution for a Paraguayan port.

Structuring2018 to 2019

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.

Structuring2019

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.

Structuring2019

PPP structuring for dredging projects

Economic, fiscal, regulatory and risk analysis to assess dredging investments and the possible structuring of a PPP in Colombia.

Strategy and market2019

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.

Structuring2018 to 2019

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.

Optimization and digital2018

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 ITA2018

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.

Governance and regulation2018

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.

Planning and infrastructure2017

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.

Planning and infrastructure2017

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 and digital2016 to 2017

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.

Planning and infrastructure2015 to 2016

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.