SCI Verkehr is a medium-sized, sustainability-oriented consultancy focussing on strategic issues in the international rail and logistics business. We support our business partners in optimising their processes and evaluating their assets. We help to analyse markets and develop sustainable and tailor-made strategies for the future. This includes, among other things: Accompanying M&A activities, realising climate targets, optimising the portfolio or existing processes, and opening up new markets and business areas.
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SCI Verkehr checked the plausibility of relevant assumptions of the business plan of a leasing company for a leading European infrastructure investor. Based on this, SCI Verkehr prepared an independent assessment of relevant parameters as well as a fleet valuation of the freight wagons contained in the portfolio.
Customer: Rail infrastructure manager
A public rail infrastructure manager (terminal and tracks) envisages further business development and better financial positioning. SCI Verkehr was commissioned to submit an application on increasing track fees - based on an in depth status analysis - to the federal railway authority on behalf of the company.
Customer: Medium-sized logistics company
A medium-sized logistics company with an international focus operates its own technical department for its fleet and logistics division. SCI Verkehr was tasked with analysing the interface between the technical department and the operative units of the company and optimizing the respective processes. This included the development and implementation of a service level agreement.
Customer: Wheelset manufacturer
The aim of the project is an independent analysis of the current situation and future development of the worldwide market for forged and cast wheels. The analysis assists the client in making a decision concerning whether or not to invest in additional production capacities. As a basis, the study takes in particular the market conditions in Europe and Asia and a long-term forecast up to the year 2023. In addition to this there is an analysis of the current and future production costs as well as achievable market prices.
Customer: Industrial company
On behalf of an industrial company, SCI Verkehr analysed the market potential for innovative freight wagons in Europe, the competition between the different concepts and the landscape of freight wagon suppliers relevant to the European market.
Customer: Supplier of operating material
On behalf of a globally active supplier of operating materials, SCI Verkehr analysed the global installed bases of vehicles and switches. The data delivered were used for the strategic plans.
Customer: Manufacturer
On behalf of rolling stock manufacturer, SCI Verkehr prepared an asset valuation of used heavy shunting locomotives. The valuation of the locomotives was carried out using the cost-based DRC method. In the process, technical and operational aspects (eg. LCC) as well as market environment and competitive situation have been examined. A focus was put on current modernisation and revision costs.
Customer: International leasing company
For the refinancing of a rail vehicle portfolio, SCI Verkehr appraised different electric and diesel locomotives. The current market value of the locomotives used in Central Europe was determined with a DCF calculation taking into account the supply and demand situation.
Customer: European rolling stock lessor
SCI Verkehr has conducted a market study on the topic of battery multiple units (BEMU) on behalf of a major European lessor. In particular, the supply and demand side as well as possible risk factors in the procurement of a BEMU fleet were examined. Part of the analysis is the consideration of re-deployment scenarios after 15 years as well as an explicit vehicle evaluation according to the IVS standard.
Customer: Transport authority
SCI Verkehr evaluated the economic feasibility of the selected bids for a transport authority in the context of a procurement of new urban transport vehicles. To this end, SCI Verkehr evaluated the tender documents and carried out a price benchmark to determine market prices for metro vehicles and e-buses.
Customer: Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Mittelstand, Technologie und Verkehr des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (The Ministry for Economy and Small Business, Energy and Traffic of State North Rhine-Westphalia) Main contractor and project management: h.e.a.D. GmbH, D
Preparation of preliminary study ?Development of activities for opening new markets in Central and Eastern Europe for small business enterprises from Target-2-Areas in North Rhine Westphalia" with identification of market potential and individual projects and the establishment of contacts with project carriers in Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. Consultancy service to and support of small and medium-sized enterprises from North Rhine Westphalia in market development in the chosen countries. Development of a catalogue of activities and servicing concept and of the corporate structure of PPP-Gesellschaft WIR.NRW GmbH with inclusion of State NRW and the enterprises for the sustained support of NRW companies when entering the market in the target countries. Installation of Beteiligungsgesellschaft (associated company) IN.NRW AG for NRW companies. Preparation of project structure for the implementation of the North Rhine-Westphalia ??????..for the Central and Eastern Eurpean countries.
Customer: Infrastructure fund
SCI Verkehr supported a potential investor with the analysis of a rail freight operator active in the intermodal segment. SCI Verkehr developed an outside-in business plan based on public information as well as in-house expertise about this business. SCI Verkehr provided detailed assumptions and parameters for three business divisions: container transport (rail and road), intermodal terminal operations (internal and external) as well as fleet management (locomotive and freight wagons)
Customer: Transport authority
SCI Verkehr evaluated the economic feasibility of the selected bids for a transport authority in the context of a procurement of new urban transport vehicles. To this end, SCI Verkehr evaluated the tender documents and carried out a price benchmark to determine market prices for metro vehicles and e-buses.
Customer: Industry
Working for an interested company, all corporate and administrative as well as technical preconditions for obtaining registration as railway transport company in Poland were ascertained. The information was analysed in terms of potential for action and risks and provided in the form of a structured guide.
Customer: Railway company
SCI Verkehr supported the railway company in the strategic and operational preparation of a bid for transport services in northern Germany. The objective was to submit an attractive, innovative and reasonably priced bid for rail services. SCI Verkehr performed the conceptual and technical planning, the editorial preparation and operational and organisational support.
Customer: maintenance specialist
Definitions of the optimal location and performance for a vehicle workshop in western North Rhine Westphalia.