Testimonials

Thompson Clarke’s experience across a range of industries and projects has dealt with the following organisations:

"On behalf of all of us in the Port of Los Angeles, we wish to extend a sincere thank you for your professionalism as our port marketing representative in Australia and New Zealand. As an integral part of our marketing team, it is only right we acknowledge Thompson Clarke’s contributions in building a strong international network for the port."

Michael DiBernardo, Director of Marketing
The Port of Los Angeles

"Thompson Clarke undertook an in-depth review of the Trans-Tasman trade for PTL with the aim of identifying potential opportunities for upgraded liner shipping services in this trade lane. In the course of this project the consultants demonstrated a detailed understanding of both this regional trade and the long haul international cross trades that also operate in this sector. Through detailed field research they also exhibited a keen awareness of the intermodal linkages in both Australia and New Zealand that are critical to the cost effectiveness of key exporters’ and importers’ supply chains."

Jon Hacon, Business Development Manager
Port Taranaki Limited (NZ)

"During 2003, Perkins Shipping acquired Gulf Freight Services from Riverside Marine. Thompson Clarke were instrumental in assisting us come to a commercial decision and strategic direction regarding the future of this business. The Perkins Board of Directors found this advice invaluable in concluding the terms of this acquisition."

Peter C Hopton, Executive Director
Perkins Shipping Group

"We have partnered with Thompson Clarke Shipping on a number of occasions concerning key strategic issues. We have found that, without fail, Thompson Clarke has been of benefit to us through that partnership."

Lachlan Payne, Chief Executive
Australian Shipowners Association

"TCS undertook an in-depth review of the operations of the self-discharge transfer vessel “Wunma” operating in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Such a review was timed well in advance of the expiry date of the vessel’s operations management agreement. The aim of the review was to assist Zinifex in improving the service standards and requirements for the provision of ship management services, performance evaluation criteria, process management and monitoring. Thompson Clarke was instrumental in assisting us throughout the tender process, awarding of ship management contract and transitional arrangements during the changeover of ship management contracts."

Matthew Foran, Manager - Stakeholder Relations
Zinifex Limited