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.
Customer: Company in the rail industry
On behalf of a company active in the rail industry, SCI Verkehr analysed the potentials in the after-sales market. The focus was on the differentiation of various business fields in after sales such as revisions, refurbishments or accident repairs.
Customer: European leasing company
SCI Verkehr supported a leasing company operating all across Europe in the reuse of their own regional rail vehicle fleet. For this, suitable sub-networks were identified and analysed. The vehicle requirements of the transport contracts in question were assessed with regard to their technical feasibility and the resulting investments. Additionally, the valuation criteria for the operation of used vehicles were analysed. SCI Verkehr provided additional support in consulting with regional rail transport authorities.
Customer: Manufacturer of rail vehicles
Within a commercial due diligence, SCI Verkehr analysed the market perspectives of the target in the light rail segment. In addition to identifying and appraising future projects in the target market, an interview-based analysis of customer satisfaction was carried out.
Customer: Industrial company
On behalf of an industrial company, SCI Verkehr compiled data for strategic planning. The focus was on forecast data that offered an outlook on future rolling stock procurement volumes. For this, different regions as well as countries such as China, India and Russia were presented separately.
Customer: Asian component manufacturer
On behalf of an Asian manufacturer, SCI Verkehr analysed the competitive landscape in the worldwide market for rail vehicle door systems.
Customer: International banking institution
For a financing decision, SCI Verkehr evaluates the two most common types of electric locomotives in Europe. The valuation is carried out on the basis of a market analysis as well as an extensive asset benchmark using the DRC valuation approach.
Customer: European freight wagon leasing company
SCI Verkehr carried out an asset appraisal for a European freight wagon leasing company. The market value of the intermodal wagons was determined using the cost-based RC and the income-based DCF method in accordance with IVS 2022. The valuation is based on a comprehensive market analysis. Special focus was placed on the current challenges in intermodal transport.
Customer: Leasing financer
In the context of refinancing, SCI Verkehr assessed the current market value of electric multiple units operated in cross-border traffic. The assessment also included an on-site inspection of the rolling stock.
Customer: International rail freight operator
On behalf of a Central European rail freight operator, SCI Verkehr assesses the current market value of the freight wagon fleet. SCI Verkehr uses a cost-based DRC approach to determine the fair market value. The project includes a comprehensive report which deals with the asset valuation and the current market situation in detail.
Customer: Ministry of Economics and Labor of the State of NRW
Based on the work of the state's initiative in logistics during the first 3 years, the task now is to press ahead with the work started and provide new impulses in support of the logistics sector in North Rhine Westphalia
Customer: Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Mittelstand, Energie und Verkehr des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry for Economy and Small Business, Energy and Traffic of State North Rhine-Westphalia)
Technical concept, organisation, acquisition of sponsors and exhibitors, forum and congress program, acquisition of speakers, excursion program. Preparation and execution of events, VIP care, taking care of speakers, special events, attendance to companies and joint stand of Landesinitiative Bahntechnik NRW (State Initiative Railway Engineering NRW).
Customer: Railway transport company
On behalf of a railway transport company, SCI Verkehr compiled an independent assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of various vehicle options in connection with a local transport tender. The realistic consideration of the potential operation of new and/or second-hand vehicles played an important role in this evaluation.
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SCI Verkehr carried out an investment and profitability calculation for a service provider operating in the rail sector. This related to an investment in track and hall infrastructure as well as railroad engineering equipment. The profitability analysis was carried out for the investment and operation over 30 years.
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 purpose, SCI Verkehr evaluated the tender documents and carried out a price benchmark to determine standard market prices for e-buses and their charging infrastructure.
Customer: Midsized brewery
A midsized brewery planned to make comprehensive changes to its logistical structures based upon the expertise of an external advisor. This mainly concerned the warehouses at the production site. SCI Verkehr carried out a cross-check of the assumptions and calculations. Furthermore, SCI Verkehr accompanied the dialogue process between the works council and management on the basis of a technical expertise.
Customer: Railway transport company
A railway transport company is submitting a bid for a transport tender in northern Germany with the aim of making an attractive, innovative and cost-efficient offer for railway transport. The main contents include conception and technical support, editorial support as well as operative and organisational support.
Customer: Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR (Transportation authority)
"Circle Line" is the first rail transport project in Germany to be realised primarily as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). In a consortium comprising DEPFA BANK, the law firm Kapellmann und Partner and the engineering office Vössing GmbH, SCI Verkehr is subjecting the plans to a "PPP suitability test" and preparing the realisation of the first construction phase up to the tendering procedure. SCI Verkehr is carrying out the project management and market research as well as addressing potential interested parties.