The Colombian waterway network has a length of 24,725 km, of which about 18,000 km are navigable and provide connectivity to different populations in the country. Colombia is one of the Latin American countries with the highest density of river network in relation to the extension of its territory, with an indicator of around 1.6 km per 100 km2 (Jaimurzinam Azhar, 2017).

In 2015, Colombia's River Master Plan was published, the main elements were: river infrastructure, institutional planning, operation, promotion, and financing of the mode.

However, many of the shortcomings still persist, few projects have been implemented, and it is necessary to have an updated public policy document that encourages the development of public and private projects and investments, and stimulates the sustainable development of the river mode given its relevance for the country's competitiveness, and for the connectivity and development of the most remote regions of the national territory.

To support the LUF bid, Nexus commissioned Steer to produce a report setting out the value that the ferry service delivers to the local and regional economy and how this value could grow following the construction of the newly located North Shields landing.

Steer advised a major investor during the purchase phase and helped complete the transaction by providing commercial, technical and ESG (Environmental, Sustainability, Governance) due diligence services.

In summer 2020, Ravenna Port Authority received a PPP proposal from Royal Caribbean Group to build and manage a new cruise terminal. Cruise traffics in Ravenna was mainly focused on transit passengers...

Steer was appointed by the South Adriatic Sea Port System Authority to develop a cost-effectiveness analysis of the project engineering options; this was required by the Italian National Council for Public Works as part of the development planning process.

Steer was appointed by Marguerite to deliver commercial, technical and ESG (Environment, Sustainability, Governance) Due Diligence of GTS to evaluate the acquisition of a minority stake in the Company.

In 2017, Steer was hired to prepare and update the 2045 Long-Range Multimodal Transportation Plan (LRTP), considering long-range transportation challenges.