Transportation
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Intro Prosody Statement About Logistics

Prosody’s services to the Transportation & Logistics industry align with our core offerings around funding and engagement.  On the funding side, our practice spans federal and state grant, incentive and tax credit programs for development projects.  Our communications practice provides support for our funding clients looking to gain an edge in competitive programs by rallying the public to our clients’ causes through media relations, story generation & placement and otherwise.

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Let's Find Funding For Your Transportation + Logistics Project

Most people don’t know what we know – a staggering 26% of US GDP flows through the Country’s river & deepwater ports.  To call these facilities “critical” to national prosperity and security is almost an understatement.

Our T&L practice stems from our service to agricultural merchant & terminal clients needing both export and import functionality.  Our clients handle everything from grains, oilseed & pulse crops, animal feed (DDGs, SBM, etc.), fertilizer (solid and liquid) and fuel to cement, metals (including scrap), energy production equipment (solar panels & wind turbine blades) at locations both urban & rural.

No matter the mode – road, rail or water – we’ve helped corporate, cooperative and individual owners & operators find programs & secure funding for greenfield development, expansion and rehabilitation of their T&L facilities across the Mississippi River Basin, Great Lakes and coastal US. 

“There is money out there — lots of it. And I can help you get it. ” Bob

Enhancing Efficiency, Driving Success

Transportation + Logistics Expertise

Working from the perspective of T&L customers affords us the opportunity to provide both mode-agnostic advice and strategic partnering opportunities across our client base.

With experience working in all major US and State DOT multi-modal funding programs, we know what works best for your specific needs – and we know how to win.

Our interest in transportation & logistics doesn’t stop with clients, but extends to participation in industry associations with similar mandates to our own, including the Corn Belt Ports, Inland Rivers Ports & Terminals Association, the Terminal Elevator Grain Merchant Association, Soy Transportation Coalition, Ducks Unlimited and others.

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Build Momentum with Strategic Communications

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“In a competitive environment, you want to throw at this. Your name in the news gives you an advantage. “

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Visibility Creates Opportunities

Our practice stems from our time serving Ag clients shipping to end markets here and abroad.  No matter the mode of shipping – road, rail or river – we’ve helped operators develop, expand and rehab facilities across the Mississippi River Basin and coastal US. 

Working in affiliated industries affords us the opportunity to both provide mode-agnostic advice and strategic partnering opportunities across our client base.  With experience working all major US and State DOT programs and all modes, we know the programs that work best for your projects.

Educate Legislators

Engage the Public

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“Charles Brettell is the best consultant I have worked with – period. I have recommended him to many of my business contacts and will continue to do so without reservation.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Cash Grants
  • Tax Incentives
  • Alternative Financing (NMTC, IRB, etc.)
  • Other (WOTC, etc.)
  • Strong Returns
  • Competitive Advantage
  • Fiduciary Responsibility
  • Selected Industries
  • Capital Investment
  • People (added or retained), Payroll & Benefits
  • Public Benefit (infrastructure, etc.)

As early in the decision cycle as possible – prior to location commitment, if possible.

  • Dependent on location, asset type and other project / program specifics, but generally:Assessment
  • Execution
  • Compliance
  • Normal outcomes are in the range of 10% – 25% of allocated / planned capital expenditureSome programs (especially conduit) can yield benefits up to 80% of capex
  • For assessment & execution, every detail of the proposed project – exact location, capital investment, pro forma financials, personnel, benefits, etc.
  • For compliance, every detail of on-going operations – continued compliance matters (usu. people & benefits), project investments, corporate and project-level financial information (tax returns, P&L, fixed assets / depreciation, etc.
  • Proven Results
  • Speed / Timing
  • Anonymity / Confidentiality
  • Enhanced Credibility
  • Legal: Understand and define the opportunity to fit the program or design around it to create additional possible solutions
  • Financial: Meet client financial goals
  • Sales: Ground-level persuasiveness and ability to “rally the troops”
  • Strategic: Develop approach to meet the situation
  • Focus: Everyday #1 priority
  • Persistence: Manage competing priorities to successful close
  • Resourcefulness: Deliver on requirements without exception
  • Vigilance: “Zero defects” approach assures optimal outcome & financial maximization

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