What Hanseatic Global Terminals does

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) is a Rotterdam-based, privately held port terminal operator that was founded in 2023 as a fully owned but independent stand-alone business unit of Hapag-Lloyd, the global container shipping line, to consolidate and grow its parent's Terminals & Infrastructure division. The company operates 25 strategically located marine terminals across 13 countries and five continents (Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa), providing container handling, stevedoring, reefer connections, cargo consolidation/deconsolidation, bulk, project cargo, and oversized cargo services to global shipping lines, foreign trade players, and specialized export verticals such as Chilean agricultural exporters. Its core operational technology comprises digitalized terminal operating systems, telemetry systems under development, and capital-intensive port equipment including STS cranes, RTG cranes, straddle carriers, and gantry cranes — with recent investment in 14 hybrid Kalmar straddle carriers at Le Havre reflecting its sustainability agenda.

HGT's business model is built on transaction-fee revenue from marine terminal operations (per-move or per-TEU stevedoring charges) supplemented by professional-services revenue from inland contract logistics at bonded and commercial warehouses, particularly across its Latin America franchise. The company pursues a Strategy 2030 plan to scale from 21 terminals at founding to approximately 30 globally, executed via a combination of greenfield investments (e.g., 50% stake in Brazil Aracruz), majority acquisitions (60% of Le Havre with Seafrigo), full buyouts (Florida International Terminal from GEN in January 2026), and minority strategic stakes (planned 20% in Eurogate Hamburg, existing stake in India's J M Baxi). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting shipping lines and cargo owners, supported by participation in industry events such as TOC Americas and regional marketing through corporate and Latin America-specific websites.

The corporate structure comprises wholly owned subsidiaries including Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America S.A. (regional HQ, Santiago, Chile, established August 2025), HGT Chile Logistics S.A., HGT Chile Extraportuarios S.A., HGT Le Havre (majority), and Florida International Terminal (wholly owned since January 2026), alongside minority holdings in J M Baxi (India) and the Brazil greenfield. The company holds ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications and complies with GDPR, LGPD, and CCPA. Named management includes CEO Dheeraj Bhatia, Latin America CEO Mauricio Carrasco, and Managing Director of Le Havre Benoit Klein. Notable operational milestones include Le Havre handling approximately 3 million TEU annually (top-10 European port), STI achieving 1 million+ TEU throughput for 13 consecutive years, and STI transferring roughly 27% of Chile's containers with 60% of Cherry Express services routed through it.

Name

Hanseatic Global Terminals

Legal name

BESLOTEN VENNOOTSCHAP (B.V.) WAALHAVEN O.z. 79, 3087 BM ROTTERDAM

Website

https://www.hanseaticglobalterminals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hanseatic Global Terminals is a Rotterdam-based, Hapag-Lloyd-owned port terminal operator running 25 marine terminals across 13 countries and five continents, providing container handling, stevedoring, reefer, and inland logistics services to global shipping lines and cargo owners, with Strategy 2030 targeting growth to ~30 terminals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal Operations

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• Port terminal operations
• Container handling services
• Stevedoring services
• Marine logistics
• Inland logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Terminal Operations: Revenue generated from terminal operations including stevedoring (containers, loose cargo, bulk, project cargo, oversized cargo), cargo handling, reefer container connections, and cargo consolidation/deconsolidation services.
2. Inland Logistics Services: Complementary logistics services including value-added services at bonded and commercial warehouses, contract logistics, and end-to-end logistics solutions for customers in Latin America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hanseatic Global Terminals operates a global network of 25 marine terminals across 13 countries in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. The company provides stevedoring (containers, loose cargo, bulk, project cargo, oversized cargo), cargo handling, reefer container connections, and cargo consolidation/deconsolidation services to shipping lines and cargo owners. It also offers complementary inland logistics services including bonded and commercial warehousing and contract logistics solutions.

Product overview

Hanseatic Global Terminals operates a global port terminal network offering integrated marine terminal operations, stevedoring, and inland logistics services. The company provides a unified platform of terminal services across its portfolio of 25 marine terminals (up from 21 at founding in 2023), spanning port operations, cargo handling (containers, bulk, project cargo, oversized cargo), reefer services, and inland logistics solutions. Key regional brands include Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America (with terminals STI, SVTI, ATI, TPG, ITI, Portuaria Corral, SPC, Tmaz in the Americas) and Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre in Europe, alongside investments in terminals across India, Germany, and the Mediterranean. Strategy 2030 targets expansion to approximately 30 terminals globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Terminal Operations A global network of 25 marine terminals across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa providing container and general cargo handling services for global shipping line customers.
• Stevedoring Services Cargo handling and transfer services at terminal facilities covering containers, loose cargo, bulk cargo, project cargo, and oversized cargo.
• Value-Added Terminal Services Specialized terminal services including reefer container connections for temperature-controlled cargo and cargo consolidation/deconsolidation operations.
• Inland Logistics Services Contract logistics and end-to-end logistics solutions connecting inland points, including value-added services at bonded and commercial warehouses; offered through Hanseatic Global Terminals Chile Logistics S.A. and Hanseatic Global Terminals Chile Extraportuarios S.A.
• Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre Container terminal in Le Havre, France handling approximately 3 million TEU annually, ranking among Europe's 10 largest ports; France's leading gateway for sea transport with hinterland connections to Paris.
• San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) Major Chilean port terminal operated jointly with SSA Marine, handling over 1 million TEU annually for 13 consecutive years with direct routes to Asia, particularly known for cherry export season operations.
• Florida International Terminal (FIT) Container and general cargo terminal strategically located in Port Everglades, South Florida, providing direct connectivity to major highways and rail networks. HGT became sole owner in January 2026.
• Damietta Alliance Container Terminals (DACT) Terminal in Damietta, Egypt, part of HGT's expanding global terminal network launching commercial operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Le Havre handles around 3 million TEU annually, ranking among Europe's 10 largest ports
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Grupo Empresas Navieras (GEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026HGT and GEN (via Agunsa Universales S.A.) reached an agreement on the capital structure of Florida International Terminal. Following this transaction, HGT became the sole owner of FIT, which is strategically located in Port Everglades, South Florida.
• Seafrigo GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Hanseatic Global Terminals acquired 60% majority stake in CNMP LH terminal (Le Havre) in March 2025, with Seafrigo holding the remaining 40%. Seafrigo Group is a temperature-controlled food logistics specialist that combined its expertise with HGT's global vision for port terminals.
• SSA MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSA Marine jointly operates San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) with SAAM Terminals. SSA Marine is one of the largest independently owned terminal operators in the world.
• SAAM TerminalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAAM Terminals is a joint operator of multiple terminals in the HGT network including San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI), San Vicente Terminal Internacional (SVTI), and others in Chile and Latin America. HGT acquired and rebranded terminals from SAAM Terminals.
• J M BaxicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHGT is present in the Indian market through J M Baxi, India's largest integrated terminal and logistics provider. This includes container terminals, depots, and rail business operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DP World: Global marine terminal operator with a large, multi-continent container terminal portfolio serving shipping lines and cargo owners. Directly comparable to HGT in core service offering (container handling, stevedoring, inland logistics) and customer base, though DP World operates at substantially greater scale.
• PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global container terminal operator with flagship mega-hubs and feeder networks. Closely comparable to HGT's mix of deep-sea and short-sea container terminal operations across multiple continents.
• Hutchison Ports: Operates one of the world's largest networks of container terminals, including deep-water and feeder ports across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Directly competes for shipping-line terminal contracts with the same customer profile as HGT.
• APM Terminals (Maersk): Terminal arm of Maersk, the largest global container liner, operating a global container terminal network. Directly comparable to HGT as a shipping-line-affiliated terminal operator with captive volumes plus third-party business.
• International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI): Philippines-based global container terminal operator with a portfolio spanning the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Comparable to HGT in operating mix of container terminals across emerging and developed markets.
• Terminal Investment Limited (TIL / MSC): Terminal operator affiliated with MSC, the world's largest container shipping line, operating container terminals worldwide. Closely comparable to HGT as a shipping-line-affiliated terminal platform with similar captive-plus-third-party revenue mix.
• Eurogate Container Terminals: European container terminal operator and HGT's announced 20% acquisition target at Hamburg. Comparable in its deep-sea European terminal operations and feeder connectivity.
• SAAM Terminals: Latin American container and multipurpose terminal operator that historically co-managed several of HGT's Chilean terminals (STI, SVTI). Directly comparable in regional container handling footprint.
• SSA Marine: One of the largest independent terminal operators globally and HGT's co-operator at San Antonio Terminal Internacional. Comparable in container and breakbulk terminal operations across the Americas.

Broad incumbents

• CMA Terminals (CMA CGM): Terminal arm of CMA CGM, another top global container liner, operating terminals primarily as captive infrastructure with some third-party handling. Comparable to HGT as a shipping-line-affiliated terminal operator competing for the same customer set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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