Name

Sotraser

Legal name

SOTRASER S.A.

Website

https://sotraser.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Freight Transportation

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

Keywords

• Land freight transportation
• Cargo logistics services
• Mining transportation
• Dangerous goods transport
• Electromobility logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Quilicura

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo Transportation Services: B2B cargo transportation services including mining, road transport, hazardous materials, and electromobility solutions for Chilean industrial clients

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sotraser is a Chilean cargo transportation company that provides B2B land freight services through a fleet of 600+ trucks and 600+ semi-trailers. Its four main service lines are: (1) Mining Transport Service for sulfuric acid, anodes, cathodes, and copper concentrates; (2) Highway Transport for general national cargo; (3) Dangerous Goods Transport (LPG, fuels, gases) with ASIQUIM and SHTC certifications; and (4) Electromobility using the largest electric truck fleet in South America. The company serves enterprise clients in mining, retail, food & beverage, energy, and industrial sectors across Chile.

Product overview

Sotraser operates as a unified logistics platform offering comprehensive cargo transportation services in Chile. The company operates four main service lines: Servicio a la Minería (specialized mining transport), Transporte Carretera (highway freight transport), Cargas Peligrosas (dangerous goods transport with ASIQUIM and SHTC certifications), and Electromovilidad (electric vehicle transport for sustainable logistics). With a fleet of over 600 trucks and more than 600 semitrailers, the company provides integrated logistics solutions serving industries including mining, retail, food and beverage, forestry, dairy, and industrial sectors across Chile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servicio a la Minería (Mining Transport Service) Specialized transportation services for the mining industry including general cargo, sulfuric acid, anodes, cathodes, copper concentrates, and bulk strategic inputs, with focus on safety and high industry standards.
• Transporte Carretera (Highway Transport) National cargo transport services using a modern and selected fleet adapted to the needs of each customer, backed by field supervision and satellite monitoring.
• Cargas Peligrosas (Dangerous Goods Transport) Transportation of dangerous goods including liquefied petroleum gas, air gases, fuels and lubricants, with ASIQUIM and SHTC certifications and over 10 years of experience with specialized personnel.
• Electromovilidad (Electromobility / Electric Vehicle Transport) Sustainable transport services using electric vehicles with higher energy efficiency and optimized routes to reduce carbon footprint, focusing on operational efficiency and environmental responsibility for retail and mining clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces over 3,000 tons of CO2 annually with 50 electric trucks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FotoncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Largest supplier of electric trucks to Sotraser - provided 50 Foton E-Auman electric tract trucks in the largest electric heavy truck order in Latin America. Foton E-Auman trucks feature low energy consumption, high safety standards, and advanced battery protection technology.
• Andes MotorscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of the first hydrogen fuel cell truck in Chile - Foton E AUMAN 2549 6X4 hydrogen truck with 670km range and 49 ton capacity, expanding Sotraser's zero-emissions fleet.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Werner Enterprises: Major US long-haul and dedicated trucking carrier with a large owned fleet. Comparable on dedicated contract transportation for enterprise shippers, fleet scale, and technology investments in route and fuel optimization.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder and road transport provider with substantial truck and intermodal operations across the Americas. Comparable on long-haul trucking services, dedicated capacity for enterprise customers, and sustainability-oriented fleet investments.
• Ceva Logistics: Global 3PL with significant contract logistics and road freight operations across Latin America. Overlaps with Sotraser on B2B freight, mining/industrial verticals, and dedicated transportation, though Ceva operates at much broader scale and scope.
• Ryder System: Large North American provider of dedicated trucking, fleet management, and supply-chain solutions for enterprise customers. Comparable business model on fleet ownership, dedicated transportation contracts, and telematics-driven operational efficiency.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global logistics leader offering transportation management, dedicated trucking, and contract logistics for enterprise customers. Comparable on dedicated B2B road transport, sustainability/electrification initiatives, and verticalized mining/retail/industrial solutions.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global integrated logistics provider with road freight, contract logistics, and industry verticals including mining/chemicals. Overlaps with Sotraser on contract transportation for enterprise mining and industrial customers, including in Latin America.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Global integrated logistics provider with end-to-end road transport offerings across Latin America. Overlaps with Sotraser on intermodal/road freight for industrial and retail customers, including in mining-adjacent corridors.

Others

• Andes Motors: Chilean commercial vehicle distributor supplying Sotraser with the first hydrogen truck in Chile. Relevant as the local enabling partner for Sotraser's zero-emissions fleet expansion.
• Foton Motor: China-based commercial vehicle OEM and Sotraser's supplier of the 50 E-Auman electric tractors and the hydrogen fuel cell truck. Directly comparable as an enabling technology partner in Sotraser's sustainability roadmap.

Direct peers

• Agunsa: Chilean multi-modal logistics group offering road freight, mining logistics, port operations, and supply-chain services across the same South American corridors and verticals as Sotraser. Directly comparable on geography, customer profile (mining majors), and integrated B2B freight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sotrasers.a.4145
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/TransportesSotraser
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sotraser-sa
• Instagraminstagram.com/transportes_sotraser

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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