FRAME
Facilities. Resources. Access. Markets. Engagement.
About FRAME
FRAME is a small business enterprise (SBE) dedicated to helping public port authorities, marine terminal operators, municipalities and other organizations navigate complex strategic challenges. Our team brings first-hand port management and operating experience to every engagement, enabling us to provide practical, achievable and affordable solutions grounded in real-world expertise. We believe in collaborative partnerships built on honest diagnosis and transparent communication.
Our mantra is “clients, not projects” and our mission is to help our clients increase their competitive value proposition across organizational, operational, financial and physical parameters by identifying existing strengths and weaknesses, anticipating potential opportunities and threats and developing clear pathways to improvement. Our five focus areas—Facilities, Resources, Access, Markets and Engagement—are built into our name and form the foundation of our comprehensive approach to helping clients future proof their assets. Contact us today to learn why FRAME works.
Our Services
Strategic Master Planning
Comprehensive strategic master planning services to help port authorities and marine terminal operators align organizational goals with market realities, stakeholder priorities and financial resources. We help guide executive decision making from forecasts to feasibility and from ideation to implementation by developing actionable roadmaps for sustainable growth.
Facilities / Capital Planning
Expert facilities and capital planning services to maximize flexibility, optimize operations and prioritize investments. We help clients document existing conditions, define infrastructure needs and explore development scenarios in alignment with organizational goals to ensure facilities can effectively and dynamically support current and future opportunities.
Energy Transition Planning
Specialized energy transition services to help organizations future proof their operations and enhance resiliency. We help the maritime industry understand the rapidly evolving energy landscape, develop pathways for infrastructure and workforce changes and work collaboratively across stakeholder groups to accelerate low- and zero-emission equipment deployment.