InfraPort Advisors
Helping organisations close M&A deals in the port and infrastructure space across Asia
Who We Are
Committed to Pragmatism & Excellence
At InfraPort Advisors, we believe in the immense upside within the port and infrastructure sectors across Asia. Our mission is to help our clients discover and unlock value within these spaces.
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Our clients are ambitious organisations that are seeking to expand in high growth areas across Asia. They are emerging terminal operators in pursuit of portfolio expansion and infrastructure funds targeting new investment opportunities in exciting countries such Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia, among others.
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As a boutique advisory firm, we are committed to work closely with our clients every step of the way. Our partners and associates are equipped with both leading advisory expertise and extensive real-world industry experience to help our clients succeed.
What We Do
Discover Our Expertise
Emerging Terminal Operator Advisory
The terminal sector is a space that offers high margins and considerable growth potential. It is, however, also a space that is increasingly competitive. Emerging terminal operators hence require the right strategy and setup to truly succeed in this space.
With years of experience working with emerging terminal operators under our belt, our advisors have the capabilities and expertise to take your terminal business to the next level. We combine our insights and skills to transform your processes and strategies, and in turn, your company.
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Key Services:
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Full-Suite Terminal Management Services via management contract: Commercial, Operations and Equipment Optimisation
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Design the strategy and organisational setup required for a growing terminal operator business.
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Explore and identify terminal deals that are compatible with the defined growth strategy.
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Support the deal making process for identified terminals.
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Build in-house capabilities in the terminal business via structured seminars and mentorship.
Terminal Buy-Side and Sell-Side Advisory
Investment decisions on both greenfield and brownfield terminals must hence be undertaken with utmost caution and attention to details. Equipped with extensive experience in over 50 terminal projects, we truly understand the value of a meticulous and independent assessment on terminal assets. Our unique approach to traffic forecast modelling ensures the derivation of practical and comprehensive findings, hence helping our clients reach the best investment decisions.
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We are also active in helping small and medium sized terminals pursue strategic partnerships that will accelerate their expansion plans and boost their performance. This is achieved by tapping on our extensive network of emerging terminal operators, coupled with the design of a win-win deal structure that creates value for all parties.
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Key Services:
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Terminal-broking / deal making
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Transaction support
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Market feasibility studies
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Commercial due diligence
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Risk assessment
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Valuation model
Infrastructure Investor Advisory
Infrastructure funds play a critical role in shaping growth in emerging Asia. Infrastructure upgrades expand production capacities and lower logistics costs, which in turn create significant amounts of economic value added to local economies and generate better employment opportunities for local communities.
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We tap on our deal expertise and close connections with local authorities and government agencies to help infrastructure funds navigate the bureaucracies and decision making cultures across Asia. We also connect them with our private sector clients to unlock synergistic value in related deals.
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Key Services:
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Deal creation and management in logistics, industrial parks, mining, utilities and oil & gas.
Our Track Record
InfraPort Advisors solves each client’s issues by providing a comprehensive approach backed by a team of experienced professionals. Our process fosters collaboration and innovation to ensure that we understand the core needs of our clients and help them develop successfully.
Our advisors have acquired extensive experience from working on port and infrastructure deals globally. In particular, the team has an extensive track record in the fast growing Southeast Asian markets. In recent years, our advisors (in their previous capacity) have led the closing of a multi-billion dollar port deal in Indonesia with a 50-year concession, as well as the very first port privatisation in Sabah, Malaysia.
Strategy Projects for Emerging Operators
Our advisors have worked with multiple emerging terminal operators worldwide on the following:
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Global scan of container terminal operator for viable acquisition targets.
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Structured market entry options, compatible with the client's core businesses.
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Prospect and risk assessment for each regional market worldwide.
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Designed the overseas growth strategy and recommended the organisational changes required to incubate talent, grow the project pipeline and manage project performances and risks.
Projects in Malaysia
The Malaysia port sector is an exciting space due to its strategic location along shipping routes, making it a vital hub for international trade. With ongoing investments in infrastructure and modernization, Malaysian ports are enhancing their capacity and efficiency, attracting more global shipping lines. Additionally, the government is actively promoting policies to support the growth of the logistics and maritime industries, further driving innovation and competitiveness.
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We have project and deal experiences in the following Indonesian ports:
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Sapangar Bay Container Port, Sabah
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Carey Island Port, Port Klang
Projects in Indonesia
Indonesia is home to over 260 million people, a young workforce, rising middle class and abundant natural resources. The economic drivers are sound, but growth is largely hindered by the country's sizeable infrastructure deficit. Together, these conditions make Indonesia one of the most exciting markets for terminal investments.
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We have project and deal experiences in the following Indonesian ports:
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Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta
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Patimban Port, West Java
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Kramatwatu Port, Banten
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Kuala Tanjung Port, North Sumatra
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Kendal Port, Central Java
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Maspion Port, Gresik
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Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya
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Makassar New Port, Makassar
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Palaran Port, East Kalimantan
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Tanjung Sauh Port, Batam
Projects in Vietnam
The container trade in Vietnam have enjoyed robust growth over the past decade, showing strong resilience in face of the country's economic crisis. Its overcapacity issues have moderated in recent years, making it an interesting terminal investment destination once again. Several key risks in this market remain apparent, although these could be mitigated by the presence of strong local partners.
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We have project and deal experiences in the following Vietnam ports:
Hiep Phuoc Port, Ho Chi Minh City
VTSC Multipurpose Port, Vung Tau
Hai Phong Port, Hai Phong
Nghi Son Port, Thanh Hoa
South Vietnam ICD Sector Review
Projects in Myanmar
Today, almost all of Myanmar’s container throughput are currently handled via Yangon Port. The port’s annual container throughput growth has largely stayed within the double-digit range of 10-26% since 2007, registering a CAGR of 17% during the period. Growth has particularly accelerated between 2011 and 2015, driven by key reforms. Looking ahead, throughput is expected to continue to register a healthy ascent, making Myanmar one of the fastest growing markets for terminal investments.
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We have project and deal experiences in the following Myanmar Terminals:
Myanmar Industrial Port, Yangon City
Alone International Port Terminal, Yangon City
Thilawa ODA Terminal, Thilawa
Multipurpose Terminal at Lot 30+, Thilawa
Se Mei Khon River Port, Mandalay
Projects in Thailand
Container throughput in Thailand have grown at a slow and steady pace since 2011, registering a growth of below 5% for most years. This is largely due to its maturing manufacturing industry and lost of industry share to other emerging manufacturing centers like Vietnam and Indonesia. There are, however, some positives in Thailand's outlook. The Eastern Economic Corridor project and Thailand 4.0 initiatives should inject vibrancy into the Thai economy and lead to more consumption and production, hence boosting cargo volumes.
We have project and deal experiences in the following Thailand ports:
Laem Chabang Port
Mat Ta Phut Multipurpose Terminal, Rayong
Projects Beyond Southeast Asia
Our advisors have also acquired project and deal experiences in many other regions beyond Southeast Asia. Some notable projects include:
Eastern Container Terminal, Colombo Port, Sri Lanka
South Asia Gateway Terminal, Colombo Port, Sri Lanka
Colombo International Container Terminal, Sri Lanka
Hambantota Port, Sri Lanka
Montevideo Port, Uruguay
Eastern Mediterranean Ports, Turkey
International Port Conferences
Our advisors are leading figures in the port sector. They have chaired and spoken at many prestigious international conferences and seminars, sharing both industry best practices and views on changing paradigms. Some of these notable international forums include:
IAPH World Ports Conference
Southeast Asia Port Expansion Summit
Port Authority of Thailand International Forum
Port Development Southeast Asia Summit
APEC Port Services Network Conference
Busan Ship Management Conference
Shipping 2030 & Global Liner Shipping Asia
Colombo International Maritime Conference
Contact Us
Singapore Office: 51 Goldhill Plaza, #07-07, Singapore 308900
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Malaysia Office: Level 23-1, Premier Suite One Mont Kiara, No. 1 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur 50480
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