Ports believe in investment
Almost half (47%) of port owners, contractors and consultants believe that investment in new port-side infrastructure will directly contribute to creating new business – even if they can’t establish a direct link.
The findings, detailed in Trelleborg’s Barometer Report survey, indicate that shipping companies will commit a higher degree of business to ports if investment levels increase.
Just over a third (39%) of port decision-makers believe that shipping companies appreciate upgrades to facilities, even if they can’t see exactly how this results in increased shipping activity.
Meanwhile, just one in 10 (13%) claim that shipping companies have no regard for port-side investment at all.
Richard Hepworth, managing director of Trelleborg Marine Systems says: “Operators, consultants and contractors are confident that shipping companies will commit more business to their port if the infrastructure is able to support and enhance their operations. This presents a powerful argument for increasing capital expenditure and taking custom away from less committed ports, harbours and terminals.”
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