IPA is a full fledged professional body, rendering Consultancy services on variety of subjects related to Port Development, improvement of Operational Efficiency and overall Port Management.
♦ Successfully Undertaken more than 130 consultancy assignments including overseas.
♦ A panel of more than 70 resource persons in the fields of Traffic, Port Engineering, Dredging and Project Management.

Objectives

♦ To undertake and promote Techno-Economic Studies and Research in matters relating to Port Planning and Operations.
♦ To offer complete solutions in Port Management and to create a resource of information as a tool for decision making
♦ To efficiently promote the use of Work Study, Management Accounting Strategies and other top-of -the-line tools of Management with a view to increase efficiency and productivity in ports

Range of Studies

♦ Techno-Economic Feasibility studies on
– Addition / Up gradation of Port Facilities
– Development of Greenfield ports
♦ National level studies related to Port Management and Operation
♦ Appraisal of Port Projects
♦ Preparation of Strategic Plan and Master Plan
♦ Traffic Forecasting
♦ Restructuring of Organizations
♦ Transaction Advisory Services for PPP Projects
(Prep. of Bidding documents, Evaluation of RFQ, RFP etc.)