Strategic Consultancy for Smarter, More Efficient Ports

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Trent delivers expert consultancy solutions tailored to the evolving demands of global ports. From terminal development, planning, and operations, to asset management and automation strategies, our strategic insights empower ports to achieve operational excellence and long-term growth.

Transforming Port Operations Through Strategic Insight

Our consultancy services focus on aligning strategic business goals and objectives to port operations, stakeholders, sustainability goals, and evolving market demands. We partner with clients to deliver tailored pragmatic solutions that improve performance, optimise costs, manage risks, and ensure sustainable growth.

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Terminal Development & Master Planning

Customised plans for port development, optimised port layout, expansions, and long-term growth.

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Managing Assets

Leading programs that align all assets (concession agreement, human, IT, equipment etc) to business goals, objectives and operational strategies with visible asset performance.

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Automation Readiness & Strategy

Seamless integration of automation and autonomous technologies for scalable, future-ready operations.

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Risk Management & Sustainability Consulting

Strategies to minimise operational risks and environmental impact. Systemised whole port and departmental business process mapping, people, roles, systems and KPI to process linkages, as well as training and onboarding strategies.

Tailored Consultancy Solutions for Every Port Challenge

Port Development, Master Planning, Design & Sustainability

Future-proof port infrastructure through strategic planning.

  • Terminal Masterplanning
  • Terminal design and development
  • Operational and sustainability strategies for terminals, equipment, and infrastructure
  • Operational performance mapping across the terminal lifecycle
  • 3D simulation of port deveopment, and fully systemised business process mapping for departments or whole of the business.
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Terminal Due Diligence & Assessments

Ensure informed decision-making with thorough assessments.

  • Terminal due diligence and assessments
  • Terminal acquisition and startup assessments
  • Functional department assessments (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, IT, HR, HSSE)
  • Maintenance and engineering strategy and implementation development
  • Sustainability and environmental reviews, solutions, transitions and development strategies

Automation Strategy & Transition Planning

Seamlessly integrate automation for improved efficiency.

  • Automation readiness assessments
  • Transition strategies for automated and autonomous operations in green and brownfield terminals
  • OEM-agnostic solutions for autonomous operations
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Structured Asset Management for Ports

Align business strategy with asset performance.

  • Tailored ‘Structured Asset Management for Ports’ programs aligned anc compliant with ISO55000
  • Dynamic risk management using data-driven insights
  • Linking business strategy, goals and objectives with physical assets and terminal functions
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Driving Sustainable Growth for Global Ports

Sustainability is at the core of our consultancy services. We provide actionable strategies that help ports minimise environmental impact while improving efficiency and compliance with global sustainability standards.

  • Energy-efficient infrastructure designs
  • Green port strategies integrating eco-friendly technologies
  • Lifecycle sustainability assessments for long-term resilience
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Strategic Consultancy Backed by Advanced Technology

We leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver data-driven consultancy solutions that empower smarter, safer, and more sustainable port operations.

Technology Highlights:

  • Equipment battery solutions and management systems for new and existing port equipment
  • Low emission power generation solutions for ports, in conjunction with battery energy storage
  • 3D Visualisation & Simulation for terminal design and optimisation
  • Dynamic Risk Management Tools for proactive decision-making

Certified Excellence in Strategic Consultancy

Our consultancy solutions are guided by globally recognised standards, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance in every project.

Certifications:

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ISO55000 asset management certification

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Proven expertise in risk and sustainability management

Delivering Measurable Impact Globally

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Served globally across 5 continents.
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Over US$ 200 million in port projects managed.
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Over $ billion
Over $3billion in strategic port equipment managed and delivered worldwide.
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ISO000
Asset Management Certification achieved for a European port.

Strategic Consultancy in Action

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Strategic Equipment Procurement Project for Middle East Terminal Operator

Long-term terminal planning and optimisation works regarding potential and optimised capacity, productivity and performance of multiple product types…

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Case Study Asset Management For Ports

Asset Management for Ports – Top 5 Middle East Terminal Operator

Working in partnership with the Chairman of PAS55 & ISO 55000 Committee to develop an Asset Management Program that was both aligned and focused around Port Terminal operations and compliant with ISO 55000 requirements.

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What Our Clients Say

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the job that you team made for KCT led by Mr Jerry Yao.

Your commitment to excellence and your dedication are truly remarkable. Your professionalism and attention to detail have made a significant impact on this project in showing many important points and we are grateful for your contributions.

Your exceptional service has exceeded our expectations, and we are honored to have you as our partner. Your willingness to go the extra mile to ensure our satisfaction is greatly appreciated. Please accept this letter as a token of our gratitude for your exceptional service.

Thanks again for your flexibility, contribution, understanding and the advices during all this project.

We hope in to continue to collaborate with you in the future.

Medeng O. Arnaud
Directeur Technique Kribi Conteneurs Terminal BP 132 - Kribi - Cameroun

Working with Jon and team offered a fresh perspective on what our operations could become. He challenged our assumptions and helped us reframe how we think about equipment and efficiency. His insight sparked new thinking across our team, and I’m excited to see where that leads. His input continues to shape the way we approach future projects.

Client in West Coast, North America
Port Optimisation & Automation Strategy

From the beginning, Jon and Trent’s team brought clarity and direction to a large-scale terminal development in Ivory Coast. Their leadership, professionalism, and ability to offer innovative solutions gave the project a strong foundation. As the work progressed, their personal investment in the outcome became clear — we not only completed the build successfully, but also formed a lasting professional connection built on trust and mutual respect.

Client in West Africa
Port Operations & Infrastructure Development

“We have developed a strong partnership over the years with Trent, who have become a trusted service provider for us. At ICTSI, we appreciate their attention to detail and ability to provide the right outcomes and solutions for our needs.”

Thomas Goodwin
Director of Engineering

Trusted by Industry Leaders Worldwide

Our strategic partnerships with global technology innovators and engineering specialists enable us to deliver scalable and future-ready consultancy solutions.

Ispec

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An industry proven and time-tested solution with a 15-year track record of excellence in the port industry, delivering over USD3 Billion of port related equipment.

Igo Solutions

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Leading provider of Ai Technology Driven Business Solutions has been solving problems for Ports, Shipping and Logistics customers for almost two decades.

Westwell

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An Ai company that provides full-stack of research and developing ability, Westwell uses ‘the wisdom sourced from humans for human' that can help humans to embrace a better future.

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