Specialist expertise where it matters most
Trent Port Services is an independent advisory and engineering firm focused exclusively on ports and terminals.
We are engaged when the cost of getting a decision wrong far exceeds the cost of independent, defensible advice.
Our work falls into four clear intervention areas
Strategic Port & Investment Decisions
Due diligence • concessions • investment cases • long-term planning
Major Asset & Equipment Risk
Lifecycle strategy • refurbishment • procurement • failure investigation
Complex Projects & Delivery Oversight
Specification • procurement • TPI • commissioning • handover
Operational Performance & Asset Management
Reliability improvement • lifecycle optimisation • asset strategy
How TPS works
TPS operates as an independent extension of the client’s leadership team.
We are:
- Embedded during critical phases
- Independent of OEMs, suppliers and contractors
- Focused on structured, evidence-based analysis
- Clear and defensible in reporting to boards, lenders and stakeholders
Our role is to provide advice and oversight that is technically rigorous, commercially grounded and able to withstand scrutiny.
Experience across global port markets
TPS has delivered advisory and engineering work across all major port regions, supporting container, bulk & mineral, and general cargo facilities.
Our experience spans:
- Brownfield and greenfield terminals
- Live operational environments
- Multi-OEM and mixed-fleet sites
We combine global experience with local delivery — blending international best practice with on-the-ground insight.
Driving impact through proven results
Leadership grounded in real-world delivery
Our leadership team combines deep industry experience with a shared commitment to independence, rigour and clarity in high-consequence environments.
Jon Arnup
Founder & CEO Full Bio
Felix Cheung
Chief Technical Officer Full BioIntegrated consultancy and engineering capability
Consultancy Services
From terminal strategy and investment planning to asset management and operational optimisation, our advisory work supports informed decision-making at board and executive level.
Engineering Services
From specification and procurement through delivery and commissioning oversight, our engineering work ensures projects are executed with technical discipline and commercial control.
Independent expertise when it matters most
Engage TPS when decisions carry material financial, operational or reputational consequence.
