Practical expertise where it matters

At deep sea and inland ports, a wide variety of commodities are transhipped to their onward destinations. Numerous specialised service companies facilitate the smooth operation of vessels and the transhipment of goods. Managing these services professionally requires in-depth knowledge and experience in shipping, port dynamics, terminal management, transport operations, equipment and people management. Dolphyn Consultancy supports port industry management as a sparring partner, consultant and interim manager.

Delegation visiting a port terminal
Port operations with cranes
Bulk handling in a port
Dolphin in the open sea

Management

  • Interim and part-time management
  • Business Representation
  • Board Supervisory

Consultancy

  • Sparring partner to the Board and Management
  • Business Development: exploring new opportunities for your organisation
  • Practical scans of port terminals and port service companies on organisation, improvement and efficiency

30+

Years of experience

20+

Years as Managing Director

4

Continents active

100+

Projects completed

Taco de Vries, founder of Dolphyn Management & Consultancy

Taco de Vries

Managing Director & Consultant

From deep sea officer to Managing Director and Vice President in the Port of Rotterdam. Taco de Vries brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in the port terminal and maritime sector.

More than 30 years of experience in general, commercial and operational port management

More than 20 years as Managing Director of medium to large-sized companies in the Port of Rotterdam

Crisis management experience dealing with serious accidents, major fires and financial turnarounds

Contract negotiation across procurement, sales and collective labour agreements

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Whether you face a strategic challenge, need interim management, or want an independent view of your organisation: get in touch directly.

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