Trade & Logistics

Pacific Gateway 2.0 Research and Analysis Related to Forest Products Exports (2011) - Mr. Davies led a team including Darryl Anderson of Wave Point Consulting; Brian Zak of All Forest Solutions; and Jean-Francois Arsenault of CPCS Transcom in this study for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Project objectives include identification of current and forecast economic opportunities to respond to increasing global demand for forest products moving from BC and North America, and identification and recommendations for actions and strategies to take advantage of these opportunities. The study is focused on the end-to- end supply chains of BC forest producers, including transportation modes, customer needs, decision-makers and distribution within destination countries. As a senior consultant Mr. Anderson played a key role in gathering information, stakeholder communications, developing the structure and preparation of the ocean freight rate analysis. He also provided expert advice and analysis related to both Interior and Coastal forest products logistics and trade development opportunities for the BC industry. Mr. Anderson led in the identification of current and emerging commercial practices of market participants that influence forest products trade flows and distribution decision-making in the respective foreign markets.

Alberta Petrochemical Transport Study (2009) - Mr. Darryl Anderson of Wave Point Consulting was a principal researcher on a Davies Transportation Consulting Inc. led project that assessed the transportation competitiveness of actual and potential Alberta liquid and dry petrochemical products to selected North American and off-shore markets. The scope of the project included assembly of qualitative and quantitative information on current Alberta petrochemical production, sales, markets and transportation costs; assessment of port infrastructure requirements and adequacy of existing facilities for port customers; identification and classification of new products by transportation requirements; and a detailed assessment of each element of supply chain costs for Alberta-produced petrochemicals relative to competing producers. Client value-added: Alberta petrochemical producers and government officials have an updated assessment of the effectiveness of their current situation.

Central & Northern Vancouver Island Marine Fuelling Supply Report (2009/10) - Mr. Darryl Anderson, Managing Director Wave Point Consulting, led a study of marine fuelling. Team members included Phil Davies as a senior consultant. The purpose of the study is the evaluation of marine fuelling supply chain options in the geographic areas of Central and Northern Vancouver Island. The Wave Point Consulting Ltd. team interviewed major suppliers of marine fuel at coastal harbours to identify and profile existing company, franchise or independent operations, gather information on past service reductions and future plans, and identify economic regulatory and environmental issues affecting fuel suppliers to marine consumers. The information collected by direct personal contact is being supplemented by secondary data sources from industry fuel suppliers, trade media and other public data sources such as coastal community contacts, fuelling distributors and others to identify the target list of marine fuel facilities. Direct telephone calls, electronic communications or in person interviews are being used to contact some marine fuelling facility operators to very data and gather information on local issues. Client value-added: a more complete understanding of marine fuelling options so that potential supply chains solutions can address both customers needs and minimize the liability of the Harbour Authorities and the Crown.

Strategic Opportunities in the Timber Trade (2006) - Mr. Darryl Anderson was the executive author of a report that assessed the business opportunities arising from the changing ownership structure of the coastal forest industry. The report included a analysis of domestic, US and international market conditions, regulatory policies and port authorities infrastructure, pricing and logistics considerations.The report identified ways to ensure increase competitiveness and fairness for forest products manufacturers to remain globally competitive. Client value added: introduced a revised pricing and land use strategy that increased the level of competition in local log transport markets and increased business for the port authority.