
Port & Terminal Access Strategy for New Service Launch
N.B. Ensure the value proposition is clear and immediately relevant to the recipient’s business needs. Avoid a hard-sell approach; focus on creating a meaningful connection that invites further discussion.
📄 Prompt Template
Develop a port/terminal access strategy to support entry into [Target Ports] for [Service Offering]. Assess berth availability, crane productivity, yard capacity, rail/truck interfaces, tariff structures, and expected turnaround times. Produce: (1) a comparative table “Port-Terminal Fit” with KPIs (move/hour, dwell, gate turnaround, reliability %, slot access); (2) a slot/berth negotiation plan outlining required volumes [Volume Commitment], service windows, and performance clauses; (3) a contingency plan identifying secondary ports and diversion triggers; (4) a capex-lite options list (e.g., leased equipment, off-dock depots, cross-dock use) vs. capex-heavy (dedicated terminal space) with ROI estimates versus [TEU Target]. Conclude with recommended port portfolio mix and implications for network resilience.