Moffatt & Nichol undertook an automation assessment of a joint venture terminal in Germany to help guide operational decision-making.
The terminal operators were assessing automation options for an existing operational facility, and Moffatt & Nichol was tasked with developing the most efficient terminal layout and phasing for the project, and an estimate of the potential cost savings the automation process would generate.
The commercial team collaborated with the technical team with reference to the potential new cost structure of the terminal, based on current expenses and viable operational changes.
Moffatt & Nichol’s analysts developed an operational model that calculated the running hours of each equipment type. Based on the equipment hours and other variables (such as gang structures, equipment consumption, maintenance and refurbishment), the main variable expenses were projected. Savings in operational expenses were used by the client to start the automation process.
Moffatt & Nichol also provided forecasts of the potential depreciation, amortization and financial expenses of the equipment following the client’s indications and standards.
