CONSULTANCY

OUR CONSULTANCY SERVICE

The Port of Dover represents Europe’s busiest ferry port, a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade. It is also an award-winning cruise port, the second busiest in the UK and hosting some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines. Together with a range of other successful businesses including a cargo terminal, a top award-winning marina and several niche activities, the business mix is diverse.

The Port of Dover is a robust, dynamic and profitable business, operating and developing state-of-the-art facilities, able to withstand global economic pressures and managed by a team acknowledged to be among the best and most experienced in the world.

The Ports experience is reflected in the comprehensive consultancy service on offer to our partner ports in Europe, Asia and around the world.

Our Approach

Our approach is different to other organisations that offer consultancy services. Consultancy is not our main business. We are a port operator and our main business is and will remain port management and operations.

We know from direct experience what the challenges of port management are. We understand the constraints that port managers are under and the pressures placed upon the business by the requirements of good governance and compliance. It is precisely because we are primarily a port owner and operator that we can offer a different perspective on the role of consultancy and can offer a cost effective and highly focused set of services to other port owners and operators with the client firmly in mind.

First–hand experience

• Our first-hand experience in managing and operating one of the busiest Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) terminals in the world will allow us to offer you the best expertise, knowledge and advice.
• Our highly skilled workforce is ideally placed to share the knowledge and insight of the day to day responsibilities and requirements of port and ferry operations.
• Port of Dover management are well respected and recognised internationally for their industry knowledge and business expertise.

A Robust and tailored approach

• We believe that each client is different, with different needs, ambitions and expectations. We recognise that every port is different and has its own unique place in its local, regional and international setting.
• Utilising our industry experts we will apply industry best practice to deliver the efficiency and excellence needed to develop a successful business and satisfy your customers.

A partnership approach

• We will support you as a true partner rather than simply acting as a service provider in understanding your business and developing practical and workable solutions in a collaborative approach.

Value for money

• We will deliver this practical and collaborative approach by utilising our expertise at highly competitive rates to ensure best value for money for the customer.