Ports and terminals
- Container and multipurpose terminals
- Dry and liquid bulk terminals
- Public and private port facilities
- Shipyards and marine operations
- Greenfield projects and expansions
About DUAGA
Specialized consulting with international experience
DUAGA is a consulting firm headquartered in the United States, specialized in the port, maritime and logistics sectors. Its international track record covers more than 70 projects delivered in 24 countries across the Americas and the Indo-Pacific, working with public, private and financial sector clients in diverse commercial, regulatory, institutional and operational contexts.
Track record
Experience applied across the stages of port and logistics development
DUAGA's track record spans market studies, planning, capacity analysis, concept design, project structuring, concessions, public-private partnerships, investment and financing, due diligence, independent technical advisory, operations optimization, regulation, sustainability, resilience and technology modernization.
The firm has worked on new developments and expansions as well as on operating assets, logistics corridors, multimodal systems, free trade zones, industrial parks and shipyards. Its experience also covers the preparation and appraisal of projects for international organizations and programs, including terms of reference, budgets, analysis of financing alternatives and coordination with public and private entities.
Projects are delivered by teams assembled according to their characteristics and requirements, bringing together the technical, commercial, operational, financial, contractual, regulatory, institutional, environmental and technology specialties that prove relevant.
Sector scope
Assets, systems and operations
DUAGA's experience covers assets and logistics chains with different market, capacity, operations, regulation, financing and technology requirements.
Transportation and logistics
- Logistics corridors and multimodal systems
- Road and rail connectivity
- Free trade zones and industrial parks
- Supply chains and foreign trade
- Digital platforms and systems supporting operations
Professional capacity
Multidisciplinary experience applied to highly specialized projects
DUAGA brings together senior consultants and specialists selected according to the needs of each engagement. The network's accumulated experience combines knowledge of markets, planning, operations, transportation, finance, engineering, technology, regulation and project management across different international markets.
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Markets, trade and demand
The network includes professionals with more than 40 years in port consulting and more than 50 market studies completed. Their experience covers cargo forecasts, international trade, maritime economics, competition, hinterlands, shipping services, route costs and demand scenarios.
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Port planning and infrastructure
Specialists with 25 years of experience and involvement in more than 60 port and intermodal projects, covering feasibility studies, master planning, capacity, terminal planning, intermodal infrastructure, asset management, phased development and investment programs.
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Operations, productivity and automation
Executive and advisory experience in terminal operations, capacity, simulation, productivity, process optimization, automation, TOS, PCS, operational readiness, testing and commissioning.
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Freight transportation and multimodal systems
Professionals with more than 25 years of experience in freight transportation and intermodal operations, with knowledge of road and rail operations, supply chains, logistics corridors, port access, freight planning and cargo mobility.
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Finance, investment and transactions
Experience in project structuring, corporate finance, financial modeling, investment appraisal, financing, due diligence, valuation, sensitivity analysis, bankability and debt restructuring.
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Design, GIS and spatial analysis
Experience in GIS, CAD, UAV, spatial modeling, land use planning, infrastructure siting, concept designs, 2D and 3D models and technical visualization applied to port and logistics projects.
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Governance and institutional management
Experience in concessions, public-private partnerships, regulation, contract management, coordination with authorities and international organizations, institutional strengthening, terms of reference and project management.
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Technology, sustainability and resilience
Experience in digital architecture, port systems, data, cybersecurity, analytics, artificial intelligence, electrification, decarbonization, business continuity and resilience strategies for infrastructure and logistics chains.