Ports of Africa (Pty) Ltd Capability Statement March 2016 Copyright 2016 by Ports of Africa (Pty) Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrievable system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ports of Africa (Pty) Ltd. Version 5.0 P a g e 1
Background Ports of Africa is a consulting, planning and engineering services company specialised in providing total transport system solutions from source to sea. Established in 2008, Ports of Africa ( POA ) is a joint venture partnership between ELB Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd and A-Cubed Consulting (Pty) Ltd. The combined strengths of the partnership enables Ports of Africa to offer its clients the value of professionals with first-hand experience in the field, coupled with global leading brand technology partners to take the blueprint of a logistics concept, through the study and analysis process to the design, engineering and project execution phase, providing tangible, engineered solutions that work. It s a proven formula which has given our discerning clients a leading edge, often in some unforgiving and remote sites on the African continent. The PORTS OF AFRICA Difference Our service approach as a total transport system solutions provider is geared towards ensuring that the client receives maximum benefit by providing: A single point of responsibility with a clear line of communication to the project manager for the entire project A seamless chain of logistics which enhances project planning Reduction of costs through economies of scale Access to industry leading expertise with working knowledge in Africa Access to funds to finance projects and companies Practical and cost-effective logistical options, which determine operational and financial models in any given scenario Project expedience through utilising our extensive network of contacts and working experience with governments on infrastructure investments with public / private partnerships P a g e 2
Specialized Transport Logistics and Maritime Consulting POA provides a comprehensive range of consulting services for the logistics supply chain, and are specialists in materials handling engineering, port and maritime logistics, freight traffic systems, operational and cost modeling, and in determining logistical solutions that work for products and trades. Port Upgrades & Refurbishment POA is capable of undertaking upgrades to port infrastructure, superstructure, materials handling equipment and maritime services, enlisting the services of reputable specialists where required, to provide the full ambit of port marine, infrastructure and superstructure development, including: Port and terminal infrastructure and superstructure Navigational aids - buoys, lights, beacons Materials handling equipment ISPS compliancy Dynamic Simulation Quay refurbishment, including fenders and bollards Quay extensions Hydrographical and bathymetric surveying Dredging of channels, berth pockets and turning basins P a g e 3
State-of-the-Art Engineering & Material Handling Services POA provides the full range of state-of-the art technologies required to bring a project on stream in the ports, product handling and rail transport industry sectors. These technologies are sourced directly from POA s in-house range of technologies and technology partners, and from leading suppliers, worldwide. Loadout stations: bulk rail Tippler stations and side arm charger cars Stockyard and related infrastructure Stackers and reclaimers: bridge, portal and bucket wheel reclaimers; mobile telescopic portable radial stackers and portable transfer conveyors for stockpiling or shiploading at port terminals Conveyors: belt, overland and pipe - belt conveyors Shiploaders Equilibrium cranes for bulk material handling, storage, process feeding at ports, harbours and scrap-processing facilities Transhipment and lightering systems P a g e 4
Rail Transport Services POA through its close working partnership with leading rail experts can provide the full spectrum of needs for unlocking transportation challenges by applying simple but yet sometimes challenging solutions to complex rail problems. Our partners expertise has been gained internationally and therefore the company is well positioned to work in demanding environments, especially in providing effective rail solutions from mines to ports or terminals covering: Rail operations Rolling stock procurement Infrastructure installation and rehabilitation Maritime Regulatory Advisory Services & Risk Management POA s experience covers the various specialized aspects of maritime, logistics, transport, trade, commodities law. In particular, POA's ports regulatory experience and understanding of the ports systems in South Africa and elsewhere in the world combined with a legal shipping and logistics makes the POA offering unique amongst port consultants in the world. Some of the legal and regulatory specialities of POA include: International Trade and Transport Logistics Commodities Customs regimes Petro-chemical and energy Ship, equipment and asset finance P a g e 5
Project Finance & Debentures POA can offer its clients a comprehensive service to arrange and structure project finance for port and terminal acquisitions, developments and rehabilitation. POA has developed a unique financing and development package through bespoke debentures which enables terminal and port facility users to participate in the financing and development of infrastructure, share in the equity thereof and guarantees users access to the facilities. Port Management, Analysis & Modeling and Due Diligence Our experience also encompasses work done in the fields of terminal management as well as numerous valuations of ports and business planning work. Realistic analysis and modeling includes processes which involve the development of an extensive array of background data required to develop a complete picture of the port operations including a Dynamic Simulation. P a g e 6
Our comprehensive list of services covers: Scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies M I N E Project management consulting & facilitation Scheduling and project controls; P R O D U C T S T O C K Y A R D Simulation modeling Flow sheet assessment L O A D I N G T R U C K / R A I L De-bottlenecking Machine refurbishment studies and execution Lump sum execution T R A N S P O R T S O L U T I O N Project financing Port management, analysis & modeling T ERMINAL S T O C K Y A R D Due diligences Financial modeling S H I P L O A D I N G T R A N S H I P M E N T / D I R E C T Maritime regulatory advisory Risk management EPCM Commissioning After-sales support Maintenance packages P a g e 7
Contact Us Johannesburg 345 Rivonia Road Rivonia Sandton, Johannesburg Tel: +27 (0)11 772 1400 Tony Pinto tonyp@portsofafrica.co.za Durban 25 Gladys Mazibuko Road (old Marriott Road) Greyville, Durban Tel: +27(0)31 309 59 59 Bob King bobk@portsofafrica.co.za For more information and a comprehensive list of project experience, please visit www.portsofafrica.co.za P a g e 8