Opportunities Opportunities in the maritime sector range from the consultancy services to supply of specialist equipment or training. In the ports sector, opportunities for supply of capital equipment have been limited, as Impsa has established itself well, thought specialist equipment manufacturers, such as conveyor belt systems have been active. Consulting Engineering companies are used in the design and expansion of ports and facilities and have been successful. There may be some limited opportunity for management contracts for ports, but this normally comes with a element of investment in the port. The shipbuilding is relatively mature with opportunities for supply of specialist equipment, for example in the construction or conversion of oil platforms, etc.
Some opportunities exist for niche design engineering skills.
Opportunities in the airports are likely to be in supply of ATC equipment and services to the airport authorities. The upgrading work being undertaken on the regional airports may require some specialist equipment and knowledge such as consultancy work, aircraft docking systems. When the expansion of KLIA begins and if the proposed international airports are given the approval, this may lead to greater opportunities of supply. The rail network is being upgraded rapidly, though is it much smaller than the UK's. Malaysian companies, sometimes using outside expertise for specialist areas are undertaking much of the consultancy work.