Municipality of Harlingen
Challenge
Harlingen’s diverse municipal port, involving shipbuilding, bulk and container handling, fishing, and more, aims to privatize for job creation and economic growth. It must ensure that privatization enhances port management and overall performance.
Contribution
STIG provides a comprehensive solution, encompassing process management, market research, business case preparation, and development programs. Their role includes facilitating decision-making by creating comprehensive documentation and presenting compelling proposals to ensure the successful privatization of the Harlingen port, contributing to its growth and economic vitality.
Category
Containers, Development Strategy, Dry & Liquid Bulk Cargo, Management Services, Master Planning, off shore supply services
Despite its modest size, the municipal port of Harlingen boasts a diverse array of activities, including shipbuilding, bulk and container handling, fishing, recreation, and port-related industries such as cement and salt production. In a proactive move aimed at generating jobs and boosting economic prosperity, the city has embarked on a privatization initiative for the port. Prior to commencing this process, it is imperative for the city to confirm that privatization will not only enhance port management but also elevate overall performance.
Traditionally, the port primarily concentrated on the sale of port areas, a focus that complicated its secondary role as a land operator. Additionally, the port’s scale and geographic location imposed limitations on its potential as a logistics hub. The privatization undertaking involves the formulation of Articles of Association and a service contract to formalize the Port-City relationship and delineate post-unbundling service delivery. This entails securing approval from tax authorities, auditors, and the city council.
At Stig, we deliver a holistic solution that encompasses process management, in-depth market research, meticulous business case preparation, and a meticulously crafted development program. Furthermore, we play a pivotal role in facilitating decision-making for the management team by establishing comprehensive decision documentation and presenting compelling proposals to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, as well as the city council. Through these concerted efforts, we are committed to ensuring the successful and beneficial privatization of the Harlingen port, contributing to its growth and economic vitality.