01 Strategic port consulting
A team with port craft, thinking long-term
At DOMINUS we support port authorities and port operators in the decisions that shape the future of their ports: master plans, concessions, governance, digital transformation and sustainability strategy.
From diagnosis to execution
We turn analysis into clear decisions, with a roadmap defining stages, owners, investment and the next steps for each project.
Global vision, local judgment
We combine international experience with each port's institutional and operational context to design practical, sustainable solutions.
Consulting with real impact
Four reasons why port authorities
and port operators choose DOMINUS
Our team was built inside the sector: port authority management, terminal operations, regulation and infrastructure planning. We understand challenges from boardroom decisions to the quay, speak each organization's language and avoid generic diagnoses. We do not learn on our clients' projects: we bring accumulated experience to demanding decisions.
We design solutions meant to be executed, not merely presented. Every recommendation becomes a roadmap with stages, owners, investments, timelines, priorities and a risk matrix. We work alongside our clients' teams so every plan is institutionally, operationally and financially viable, and ready to start from day one.
We maintain active benchmarking across ports and terminals in different regions worldwide. We compare governance models, regulatory frameworks, operating standards and investment strategies to identify proven practices. We then adapt them thoughtfully to the institutional, logistics and economic reality of each country and project.
We hold no stake in operating businesses in the sector and no interests tied to suppliers, operators or developers. That independence lets us evaluate alternatives objectively, prioritize each client's interests and stand behind technically sound recommendations. Our only product is independent professional judgment for long-term decisions.
02Our lines of work
End-to-end consulting for the entire
lifecycle of a port or terminal
Eight service lines to support port authorities
and operators in long-term decisions.
01
Port master plans
Master plans and long-term plans that structure the growth of ports and terminals over a 10 to 30 year horizon.
02
Concessions, PPP and tenders
Structuring of concession processes, public-private schemes and tenders with clear rules and robust contracts.
03
Governance and tariffs
Redesign of port governance models and tariff schemes to align incentives, efficiency and competitiveness.
04
Terminal operational optimization
Operational diagnostics and improvement plans to raise productivity, reduce dwell times and leverage existing infrastructure.
05
Digital transformation and PCS
Strategy and roadmap for port digitalization, including Port Community Systems, TOS and single window.
06
Sustainability and green ports
Environmental sustainability strategies and decarbonization plans aligned with international green port standards.
07
Regulation and public policy
Design and evaluation of port public policies, regulatory frameworks and reforms of the national port system.
08
Training and port talent
Executive and technical training programs for port authorities, boards and port operator teams.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about DOMINUS and port development consulting.
DOMINUS is a port development consultancy based in Miami (United States) that advises port authorities and operators on strategic planning, governance, concessions, digital transformation and sustainability.
Port master plans, concessions and PPPs, governance and tariffs, terminal operational optimization, digital transformation and Port Community Systems, sustainability and green ports, regulation and public policy, and port training.
No. DOMINUS is a consultancy specialized in port development and management; it does not operate freight transport or logistics services. Its role is to advise ports, terminals and industry bodies.
It is the strategic plan that guides a port's long-term development: it defines land use, infrastructure, investments and growth stages to align capacity, operations and sustainability.
Port authorities, terminal operators and public sector organizations in the port industry worldwide.
Diego Salom, a specialist in port management and planning, with experience at UNCTAD, the Main Navigable Waterway and the transformation of the Port of Buenos Aires.
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