ENAPOR – (Empresa Nacional de Administracao dos
Portos, S.A.) PORT AUTHORITY OF CAPE VERDE
DBA conducted a detailed Feasibility Study for a major transshipment
port and global logistics center in Cape Verde; USD$370 million project. The project proved to be feasible and a decision was made to move forward to
Phase II-Implementation. DBA was selected a the Project Manager for this Phase of the Project and we are currently working in that capacity on the project.
CAMEROON-PORT OF LIMBE
DBA conducted a detailed pre-feasibility and feasibility
study for this project which includes the development of a major gateway and transshipment port,
a port rail link, and roadway project valued at $360-$400 million.
This included an analysis of the logistics system in Cameroon, evaluation and analysis of customs
procedures, and an analysis of the legal and governmental issues
involved in the creation of a new deepwater port and a logistics
system for the country.
PORT OF BIZERTE (TUNISIA)-OFFICE DE LA MARINE MARCHANDE
ET DU PORTS (OMMP)
OMMP selected DBA to conduct a detailed Feasibility Study for the
Port of Bizerte to determine if this port could be developed as
a major transshipment port. DBA successfully completed the Feasibility
Study and it was determined that the transshipment Port of Bizerte
is feasible.
PORT OF PORTLAND (OREGON)
DBA conducted a analysis of the Maritime Department and recommended
changes in overall Port strategy, personnel, organizational changes,
and marketing and these recommendations were, in the main, implemented.
This resulted in the Port becoming profitable for the first time
in fifteen (15) years. DBA also worked under a limited scope to advise the port on competitive issues.
PORT OF SAN DIEGO (CALIFORNIA)
DBA conducted a Capabilities and Needs Analysis and Market Survey
for the Port.. Specific recommendations
were made in the report and resulted in changes in marketing strategy. These changes resulted in new business being created for the Port.
PORT OF LONG BEACH (CALIFORNIA)
DBA provided advisement on rail negotiations with the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad regarding the development of the Alameda Corridor in Los Angeles. DBA
conducted negotiations for the fees to be paid by
the railroads for the use of the Alameda Corridor. This resulted in the fee structure currently used by the Alameda Corridor Authority.
PORT OF ENSENADA (MEXICO)
DBA provided advisory services to the Executive Director regarding Punta Colonet and Ensenada.
RAIL AND INTERMODAL PROJECTS
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD
While providing overall advisement with regard to business and
strategic planning to two of the senior managers we assisted in the development of a strategy that eventually led to the re-organization
of the railroad’s operations and marketing functions into the Intermodal
Business Unit and the Carload Unit. In addition, we conducted
a business unit audit of the Customer Service Department and we
recommended key changes in the organization and management of
that department; our recommendations were implemented. We also conducted an analysis of the department dealing with rates and tariffs and this resulted in that department being eliminated and these functions being absorbed into other business units; eliminated redundancy in the system. In addition DBA provided assistance
in the development of the railroads international department.
DBA was credited with assisting BNSF in its efforts to expand
the railroads share of the international trade. BNSF was successful in its
efforts rising from last in international business among the railroads
to number two in the nation.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
Don Breazeale and Associates provided professional advisement
to the Chairman and the Vice President-Marketing with regards
to organizational issues and strategy.
MEMPHIS INTERMODAL SUPER TERMINAL (TENNESSEE, USA)
This is a truck, rail, and barge facility on four thousand acres.
DBA conducted a pre-feasibility study and a feasibility study that concluded that the
project was feasible. The Port Commission and the Steering Committee
approved the study and elected to move forward with the project
($260,000,000). We acted as overall Project Manager bringing together
various other consultants engaged by the client to handle different
parts of the project including, but not limited to, business and
strategic planning, financial engineering, carrier negotiations,
environmental studies, traffic modeling, and cost/benefit analysis.
We prepared a complete Business and Strategic Plan and an Implementation
Plan including financial documents in support of the Plan. The
first phase of this project has been constructed.
TENNESSEE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-STATEWIDE RAIL SYSTEM
STUDY
DBA, working with another consultant team, conducted the first Statewide Rail Plan Study in the history
of the State of Tennessee. This included a detailed study of roadway
issues, river ports, freight rail (Class I and Shortline) and passenger
rail and the impact of freight movement in and out of the State.
DBA conducted extensive public/private sector outreach sessions,
and interviewed shippers, rail and truck carriers, local governmental
agencies, as well as federal agencies that might have an impact
on the study and/or might provide input to the State DOT. A plan was developed
and the recommendations contained in the report were, for the most part, implemented.
PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD-VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS-REGIONAL
INTERMODAL CENTER
DBA conducted a Feasibility Study and it was determined that the
project was feasible. We were then chosen for the implementation
phase of this project. One riverside terminal was developed.
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (MOR)-PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
DBA conducted an extensive Feasibility Study focused on the intermodal
rail system in he PRC. This included a detailed assessment of
the existing intermodal system, an analysis and evaluation of
all the component parts of the MOR organization and management
scheme, staffing, rates and tariffs, equipment, and facilities.
In addition, we created a detailed financial forecast with projections
for a 20-year plan. Don Breazeale and Associates, Inc.
introduced the Union Pacific Railroad and MOR and recommended
a Joint Venture. This eventually resulted in the formation of Sino-Rail
which also included CSX.
HONG KONG-KOWLOON RAILWAY
DBA was asked to provide advisement regarding the integration of the
Hong Kong-Kowloon Railway system with the railway system in the
PRC. We were able to successfully assist the Hong Kong-Kowloon
Railway in its negotiations with the Ministry of Railways-PRC
and the systems were integrated.
NATIONAL RAILWAY OF BULGARIA (BDZ)
DBA conducted a Feasibility Study, including an evaluation of the
rail system, equipment, and intermodal capabilities. We also prepared
investment grade financials based on the World Bank standards
which allowed BDZ to finally comply with the World Bank criteria and to once again become eligible for World Bank Funding.
We also provided an analysis and evaluation of the organizational
and management systems as well as the day-to-day operations of
the railroad and its attendant businesses. DBA worked with the
U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria and with SHAPE Headquarters in Brussels
to negotiate a
contract for the transport of all NATO supplies and personnel
destined for the former Yugoslavia on the national railway. The
Bulgarian Parliament ratified this contract and BDZ was awarded
this contract. DBA also conducted classes in operations, management,
and marketing for BDZ staff. DBA organized an orientation visit
to the USA for the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer of BDZ that included a one week seminar at the headquarters
of the Union Pacific Railroad with key members of the executive
management group from the UPRR.
SANTA TERESA INTERMODAL FACILITY-NEW MEXICO STATE
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT (NEW MEXICO, USA)
Don Breazeale and Associates conducted a pre-feasibility study and a feasibility study
focused on establishing a rail intermodal yard at Santa Teresa
and the development of a new rail line from that juncture into
Mexico to a point just below Juarez (Mexico) where the line would
join the mainline in Mexico. This project was successfully completed
and a second phase was approved.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS-SCAG
(CALIFORNIA, USA)
Don Breazeale and Associates assisted in the formation of the
SCAG Goods Movement Advisory Board and initiated involvement of the
private sector. We were chosen to provide advisement to the Truck
Lane Task Force and the Goods Movement Advisory Board. We also conducted
a major rail study for SCAG, including a complete operational and financial
assessment of all rail lines within the SCAG Region. We assisted
SCAG in their negotiations with the Class I railroads for acquisition
of all remaining non-publicly owned rail lines within the SCAG
Region. DBA handled all of the preliminary negotiations and relationships
with the railroads on behalf of the agency and the Executive Director.
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
OK FOODS TRANSPORTATION (ARKANSAS)
DBA provides ongoing advisement to OK Foods Transportation and hands-on assistance with regards to the movement of product.
ALVAREZ AND MARSAL
DBA provides assistance with regards to the transportation elements of the EUL projects that Alvarez and Marsal organizes for the Air Force and the Army. This includes development of RFP's, analysis and evaluation of RFP Responses, and hands-on assistance with negotiations on an as needed basis.
Mid-Michigan Global Logistics (MMGL)
DBA is currently working as an advisor to MMGL with regards to their efforts to develop a global logistics company. We have established alliances for MMGL with Worldwide Logistics Inc. (NVOCC, Consolidation, etc.), Whelan Customs Brokerage, Vikram Integrated Logistics and Maritime (India), Trade Tech (IT), Pacer Logistics, and other key freight transportation companies. DBA is also a shareholder in MMGL.
Vikram Integrated Logistics and Maritime Private, Limited-India (VLMS)
DBA is currently providing a wide variety of consulting services to this major Indian domestic logistics company with regard to their efforts to become a global logistics. company. DBA has formed alliances for VLMS with Mid Michigan Global Link, Worldwide Logistics Inc., and Trade Tech. In addition we are working Business and Strategic Plan, Marketing and Sales Plan, Implementation Process, and have decided to place a full time person (Lloyd Sanford) with extensive logistics experience in India. VLMS has a strong management team, excellent financial partners, and superb infrastructure in South India..
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-(CALTRANS)
DBA, working with another consulting team, conducted a Cost/Benefit Analysis that included an extensive
analysis of the Ports in California including the onward freight
delivery system (rail, truck, warehouse/distribution, et al). We also assisted in an economic analysis of the regional and national
impact of a major labor dispute. This project can be reviewed
on the Caltrans website and is entitled “California Freight Movement
Cost Benefit Study”. DBA was a contributor to the Global Gateways
Project, a major trade and transportation study initiated by Caltrans as a guide to major investment projects and an assessment of the
goods movement industry in California. DBA also organized and
facilitated on behalf of Caltrans and the Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency, public-private outreach meetings with key transportation
stakeholders. These meetings resulted in closer ties between the Department
and the stakeholders and to potential goods movement demonstration projects.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DBA provided advisement to the USDOT Secretary of Transportation
and key staff on freight issues and provided coordination with
other federal, state, and local agencies as well as private entities
involved in goods movement. We organized and facilitated public-private
sector outreach meetings that resulted in the formation of the
National Freight Partnership whose membership included government
agency representation and private sector companies. We also
provided assistance in the preparation of Congressional reports
as they related to goods movemnent.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(MTA)
DBA provided assistance to MTA in their efforts to coordinate
their activities with other public agencies. We also provided
assistance with private/public sector outreach. The research and
development staff at MTA, with assistance from Don Breazeale and
Associates, Inc., conducted detailed interviews with key decision
makers from the major transportation users and providers in the
region. This included, but was not limited to, on-site visits
to establish data sources for freight modeling. DBA provided
assistance in the development of an innovative process for data
collection and freight modeling that included, but was not limited
to, data collected by origin and destination, commodity, modality,
and corridor. This data will be used for long-term transportation
planning and freight modeling but can also be utilized by other
agencies that might require data and information about a specific
corridor;
CITY OF ENCINITAS (CALIFORNIA, USA)
DBA prepared the preliminary plan and conceptual design for a major
rail project ($270 million) in the City, and conducted private/public
sector outreach workshops/meetings. We also developed the flow
of work for rail infrastructure changes in the city, and assisted
in the negotiations with the Regional rail authority. DBA was
hired to provide overall project management for this $276 million
project. DBA involved the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) in this project and successfully negotiated with them to conduct a
corridor-wide study along the rail corridor from Los Angeles (California)
to San Diego (California). DBA also worked on behalf of the City
with the North County Transit Authority (California) and other
key agencies involved in the Los Angeles to San Diego, California
Corridor.
CITY OF VISTA (CALIFORNIA, USA)
DBA worked on behalf of the City with the Public Utilities Commission,
other City governments and interested parties in the region, on
the East-West Rail Corridor.
