Client: Gulf Coast Port Authority

Introduction

A Gulf Coast port authority engaged our port and rail experts to review and restructure its railcar facility lease terms and public tariffs — identifying weaknesses in existing commercial agreements and delivering actionable rate and contract improvements.

The Challenge

Existing lease terms exposed the port authority to commercial risk, including inadequate protections on facility utilization and environmental liability. Public tariffs had not been benchmarked against peer ports, leaving the authority with rates below market and accessorial charges underpriced relative to competitive practice.

What We Did

  • Identified weaknesses in existing lease terms and recommended contract improvements protecting the port’s rights as lessor, including revised language on facility utilization and environmental liability.
  • Benchmarked public tariffs against peer ports, identifying rates below market and accessorial charges underpriced relative to peer practice.
  • Delivered specific rate change recommendations and revised contract language, providing a clear, actionable path to improved revenue and reduced commercial risk.