What International Auto Processing does

International Auto Processing (IAP) is a B2B vehicle processing and port services company that has operated at Colonel's Island Terminal, Port of Brunswick, Georgia, since 1986. The company provides three integrated core service modules — Yard Management (receiving, manifest purification, damage inspection, real-time inventory tracking, rail/truck/ocean coordination, and high & heavy cargo terminal operations), Processing (pre-delivery inspection, accessory installation, quality checks, export homologation, washing, and fleet preparation), and Repair & Maintenance (automotive repair, paint and body work, campaign/recall handling, aged vehicle maintenance, and in-transit repair). IAP's primary customers are major automotive manufacturers, with publicly named relationships spanning Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, General Motors, and Volvo, as well as logistics partner Hyundai Glovis.

IAP operates from a 430-acre facility at Colonel's Island — the Western-most RoRo terminal on the US Eastern seaboard — and processes roughly two-thirds of all vehicles moving through the Port of Brunswick. The company surpassed 500,000 vehicle processings in 2025 and has cumulatively processed over 6.3 million vehicles since 1986. Its operational technology centers on a real-time inventory management system providing visibility across vehicle status, location, and processing progress; the company has not disclosed proprietary AI/ML capabilities, patents, or external data products.

IAP is a fully owned subsidiary of Ports America Group, Inc., the largest marine terminal operator in the United States, and operates under a longstanding partnership with the Georgia Ports Authority. Revenue is generated through contractual B2B service agreements with OEMs and their logistics providers; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting automotive manufacturers, with marketing validation reinforced by five consecutive Toyota Kaizen Awards (2021-2025), Hyundai Glovis Presidents Club recognition (2020-2024), and the 2016/2018 North American Vehicle Processing Center of the Year awards.

Name

International Auto Processing

Legal name

International Auto Processing, Inc.

Website

https://goiap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

International Auto Processing is a B2B vehicle processing and port services provider operating at Colonel's Island Terminal, Port of Brunswick, Georgia, since 1986. It serves major automotive OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, GM, Volvo) with yard management, PDI, accessory installation, and repair services across a 430-acre facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Logistics & Automotive Vehicle Processing Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Storage & Yard Management (Compound Operations, Inventory Control) (TLAHACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vehicle Washing, Cleaning & Detailing Services (TLAHACAF), General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Vehicle processing services
• Port logistics services
• Automotive pre-delivery inspection
• Vehicle yard management
• Automotive repair maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Processing Services: IAP generates revenue by providing comprehensive vehicle processing services at the Port of Brunswick including receiving, inspection, PDI, washing, repair, accessory installation, and fleet preparation for automotive manufacturers and their logistics partners

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

International Auto Processing provides comprehensive vehicle processing services at the Colonel's Island Terminal, Port of Brunswick, Georgia. Services span yard management (receiving, manifest purification, damage inspection, inventory tracking, rail loading/unloading), processing (pre-delivery inspection, accessory installation, quality checks, export homologation, washing, fleet preparation), and repair and maintenance (automotive repair, paint and body repair, campaign/recall handling, in-transit repair) for automotive OEMs and their logistics partners.

Product overview

International Auto Processing (IAP) operates as a vehicle processing and logistics services company at the Port of Brunswick, Georgia. The company offers three integrated core service modules: Yard Management (handling receiving, inventory, and logistics coordination), Processing (pre-delivery inspection, accessory installation, quality assurance, washing, and fleet preparation), and Repair & Maintenance (automotive repair, paint/body work, recall services, and aged vehicle maintenance). These services work together to provide comprehensive vehicle processing from port arrival through delivery preparation, supporting major automotive manufacturers including Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, General Motors, and Volvo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yard Management
• Processing
• Repair & Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6.3 million vehicles processed since 1986
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Georgia Ports AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986IAP has operated at Colonel's Island, Port of Brunswick since 1986 under a partnership with the Georgia Ports Authority. The Port of Brunswick is owned and operated by the Georgia Ports Authority and offers modern RoRo terminal facilities. IAP serves as a key tenant providing vehicle processing services at the port.
• Ports America Group, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAP is a fully owned subsidiary of Ports America Group, Inc. Ports America is the largest marine terminal operator in the United States, providing IAP with corporate backing and operational expertise in port services and vehicle processing.
• CSX Transportation (CSXT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColonel's Island Terminal is served by CSX Transportation via the Golden Isles Terminal Railroad (GITM). CSX provides Class I railroad services for rail billing/pricing with Anguilla Junction as the routing specification point.
• Norfolk Southern Railroad (NS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColonel's Island Terminal is served by Norfolk Southern Railroad via the Golden Isles Terminal Railroad (GITM), which provides all rail switching services on the island. Myd Harris is the routing specification point for NS.
• Golden Isles Terminal Railroad (GITM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGITM provides all rail switching services on Colonel's Island, connecting the terminal to both CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Class I railroads for intermodal logistics.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SSA Marine: SSA Marine is one of the largest independent marine terminal operators in the Americas, with a diversified port portfolio including RoRo and auto-handling operations. It is comparable to Ports America (IAP's parent) and competes for the same OEM terminal and processing relationships.
• Ceres Terminals Incorporated: Ceres Terminals operates a network of marine terminals across North America, including facilities handling RoRo and breakbulk cargo. As a broader port operator with vehicle-handling capabilities, it represents a similar business platform to Ports America, IAP's parent.

Emerging players

• Hyundai Glovis: Hyundai Glovis is the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group and a current IAP customer, but also operates its own vehicle processing and port handling facilities globally. It is a partial competitor and potential vertical integrator that could in-source processing that IAP currently performs.
• NYK Auto Logistics: NYK Line and its automotive logistics arm provide RoRo shipping and vehicle processing services for Japanese OEMs (including Toyota and Honda) at ports worldwide. The company overlaps with IAP in servicing the same Japanese OEM customers with port-based processing capabilities.

Direct peers

• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a global leader in finished vehicle logistics, combining RoRo shipping with extensive vehicle processing centers at major ports worldwide. The company overlaps directly with IAP in port-based processing, pre-delivery inspection, and vehicle customization for OEMs.
• Höegh Autoliners: Höegh Autoliners is a global RoRo vehicle carrier that also operates deep-sea vehicle terminals and processing services. The combination of shipping and shore-side processing makes it directly comparable to IAP, particularly for OEMs that prefer integrated logistics partners.
• Auto Warehousing Company: Auto Warehousing Company provides vehicle processing, storage, and distribution services for major OEMs at multiple US port and inland locations. It competes with IAP in the same B2B automotive processing space, with comparable service offerings including PDI, accessory installation, and yard management.
• AMPORTS (formerly Pasha Automotive Services): AMPORTS is one of the largest independent vehicle processing companies in the US, operating at multiple ports including Baltimore, San Diego, and Galveston. It is the closest direct competitor to IAP, offering the same combination of PDI, accessory installation, repair, and yard management for major OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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