San Antonio Terminal Internacional

What San Antonio Terminal Internacional does

San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) is a Chile-based port terminal concession operator running the Frente de Atraque Molo Sur at the Port of San Antonio under a concession from state-owned Empresa Portuaria San Antonio (EPSA). Founded in 1999/2000 and jointly operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals and SSA Marine, the terminal handles containerized cargo, bulk cargo (fertilizers, grains, sulfuric acid), and break bulk cargo (project cargo, vehicles, iron). With 930 meters of quay, a 15-meter draft, and 29.82 hectares of surface area, STI is the only Chilean terminal capable of simultaneously handling two Super Post Panamax vessels. The terminal has transferred over 1 million TEU annually for 13 consecutive years and operates at 1.6 million TEU/year capacity following a US$66 million expansion investment approved by EPSA that extended the concession until 2030.

STI's technology stack includes a private LTE 4G network (first on the West Coast of South America), a Digital Twin Platform developed with NextPort.AI for real-time monitoring of the equipment fleet, proprietary Black Dog telemetry technology, AI-powered video surveillance for safety, RTG crane telemetry systems, and a comprehensive digital customer portal (STI en línea) supporting electronic booking, payments via Servipag, vessel scheduling, and reefer monitoring for over 2,300 refrigerated containers. The terminal is uniquely integrated with Chilean Customs (Aduanas Chile) through an electronic visa (Visación Electrónica) system that enables paperless export clearance and pre-arrival processing for 100% of export cargo.

STI operates a transaction-based pricing model with publicly disclosed tariffs across berth use, cargo transfer, container handling, refrigerated container services, bulk cargo handling, break bulk handling, dangerous goods handling under IMDG code, and value-added logistics. The customer base spans 13+ named global shipping lines (Maersk, MSC, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Cosco, Evergreen, Hamburg Süd, Hyundai, PIL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Transmares), Chilean importers and exporters (notably cherry exporters served through the Cosco Cherry Express service to Shanghai in 23 days), over 1,000 registered transport companies, customs agents, and bulk cargo importers. With over 1,200 employees and connectivity to 32 terminals globally, STI concentrates 83% of operations on Asia-related services while maintaining positions in cabotage (2%) and Conosur (15%) services.

Name

San Antonio Terminal Internacional

Legal name

San Antonio Terminal Internacional S.A.

Website

https://stiport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) operates Chile's leading container port terminal at San Antonio under a concession through 2030, serving global shipping lines, importers, exporters, and 1,000+ transport companies with container, bulk, and break bulk cargo services backed by proprietary digital, LTE 4G, and AI-enabled terminal technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Dangerous Goods / IMO Breakbulk Handling & Storage (TLAHADAH), Port Security Operations Coordination (ISPS Interface) (TLAHAFAH)

Keywords

• Port terminal operations
• Container handling services
• Bulk cargo transfer
• Break bulk cargo
• Maritime logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Terminal Services: Core port services including berth use, cargo transfer, container handling, storage (covered and uncovered), and vessel operations (stevedoring). Services are provided to shipping lines, importers, and exporters.
2. Refrigerated Container Services: Handling and monitoring of refrigerated containers with over 2,300 reefer connections. Includes connection, disconnection, and continuous monitoring services.
3. Bulk Cargo Handling: Transfer and handling of bulk cargo including liquids and solids such as fertilizers, salt, wheat, corn, and sulfuric acid. Uses STS cranes, hoppers, and specialized equipment.
4. Break Bulk Cargo Services: Handling of palletized cargo, big bags, iron/coils/sheets, vehicles, and project cargo.
5. Value-Added Logistics Services: Consolidation, deconsolidation, SAG inspection, customs inspection (clean loads), project cargo handling, repacking, resealing, labeling, and lashing services.
6. Dangerous Goods Handling: Handling and temporary storage of dangerous goods under IMDG code, authorized by maritime authorities.
7. Electronic Services: Digital platform access, electronic payments, visa processing, and IT solutions associated with container movement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) operates Chile's leading port terminal at San Antonio, providing integral cargo handling services including stevedoring, container transfer (with 2,300+ reefer connections), bulk and break bulk cargo handling, storage, and electronic customs clearance. The company serves shipping lines, importers, exporters, customs agents, and transport companies through both physical terminal operations and a digital customer platform (STI En Línea). Value-added services include consolidation, deconsolidation, dangerous goods handling under IMDG code, and real-time cargo tracking.

Product overview

San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) operates as Chile's leading port terminal offering an integrated portfolio of port operations and digital services. The core offering includes container handling (Container Services), bulk cargo transfer (Bulk Cargo Services), and break bulk cargo management (Break Bulk Cargo Services). STI's digital ecosystem centers on the STI En Línea customer portal, which provides access to multiple integrated modules including Ebooking 2.0 for shipping line reservations, Pago Electrónico for electronic payments, Programación de Faenas for vessel operation planning, Reprogramación de Directos for delivery rescheduling, and Pichón for terminal messaging. Advanced technology offerings include the Digital Twin Platform developed with NextPort.AI for real-time equipment fleet monitoring, the Visación Electrónica system for electronic customs clearance, and proprietary Black Dog telemetry technology. The terminal serves shipping companies, importers, exporters, and transport operators through both physical port operations and a comprehensive online service platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Services Comprehensive container handling services including stevedoring, refrigerated container management with continuous monitoring, storage, electronic customs clearance, weighing, and delayed cargo reception. Serves shipping lines, importers, and exporters operating through the port of San Antonio.
• Bulk Cargo Services Handling of bulk cargo including liquids and solids such as fertilizers, salt, wheat, corn, and sulfuric acid. Uses STS cranes, grab buckets, hoppers, and specialized equipment for safe and efficient discharge operations.
• Break Bulk Cargo Services Handling of loose cargo including palletized cargo, iron, coils, sheets, vehicles, and project cargo with specialized maneuvering and safety protocols.
• STI En Línea Digital Platform Comprehensive digital customer portal providing terminal services including container tracking, booking management, documentation processing, electronic payments, and real-time operational information for importers, exporters, shipping lines, and transporters.
• Digital Twin Platform Real-time virtual monitoring platform for the full equipment fleet including tractors, container handlers, and cranes, integrating proprietary Black Dog telemetry technology. Developed in partnership with NextPort.AI to optimize transport routes, reduce fuel consumption, limit equipment wear, and lower carbon footprint.
• Electronic Visa System (Visación Electrónica) Public-private alliance with Aduanas Chile enabling electronic import and export clearance. Reduces documentation to near zero for export operations and allows pre-arrival processing. Unique in Chile.
• Dangerous Goods Handling (IMDG) Authorized handling and temporary storage of dangerous goods in containers under IMDG code, CSC, ISPS, and IMO Circular 1216, granted by the Dirección General del Territorio Marítimo y Marina Mercante of Chile.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 1 million TEU transfer for 13 consecutive years (2012-2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NextPort.AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 February 2026NextPort.AI developed the digital twin platform implemented by STI for real-time virtual monitoring of the full equipment fleet including tractors, container handlers, and cranes. The platform integrates with STI's Black Dog telemetry technology.
• Cosco Shipping LinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 December 2025Cosco Shipping Lines operates Cherry Express service with STI, providing direct service to Shanghai in 23 days for Chilean cherry exports. Has its own terminal and linked customs office to streamline export processes.
• Cherry Exporters (Apfrut, Garcés Fruit, SpS, Copefrut, Cyl Fruit)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Group of Chilean cherry exporters who visited STI to observe Cherry Express operations. Represents major fruit export sector customers with approximately 50% of Garcés Fruit's volume going to Shanghai.
• PIL (Pacific International Lines)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 June 2025PIL leads the WS6 service alliance with Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming Line, connecting Asia with West Coast South America. PIL opened its own agency and became a strategic partner of STI, committing to deploy larger and more efficient vessels.
• Wan Hai LinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 June 2025Partner in the WS6 service alliance with PIL and Yang Ming Line, connecting Asia with West Coast South America with vessels of 4,600-8,500 TEU capacity.
• Yang Ming LinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 June 2025Partner in the WS6 service alliance with PIL and Wan Hai Lines, connecting Asia with West Coast South America with vessels of 4,600-8,500 TEU capacity.
• EPSA (Empresa Portuaria San Antonio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EPSA granted STI's investment plan approval for $66 million, enabling concession extension until 2030. EPSA oversees the public port infrastructure of San Antonio.
• Giro Limpio ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Program demonstrating commitment to environment and sustainable practices in cargo transportation sector in Chile.
• Fundación ChileminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration partner for Training and Operational Safety Standards program to build detailed profiles for each port function.
• CFT Estatal (Technical Professional Education Institution)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Agreement providing professional practice quotas, teacher internships, and study continuation opportunities for STI workers.
• Aduanas Chile (Chilean Customs Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Public-private alliance creating electronic visa system for import and export clearance. Unique in Chile, enabling paperless documentation and pre-arrival processing of 100% of export cargo. Reduces need for intermediate logistics zones.
• SSA MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000SSA Marine is a co-operator of San Antonio Terminal Internacional. The terminal operates as a port concession under Hanseatic Global Terminals and SSA Marine. SSA Marine is a global terminal operator with extensive port operations worldwide.
• Hanseatic Global TerminalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Hanseatic Global Terminals is a co-operator of San Antonio Terminal Internacional through the concession of the Frente de Atraque Molo Sur of Puerto de San Antonio.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: PSA International is a major global container terminal operator headquartered in Singapore, with terminals across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Directly comparable concession-based business model with much greater scale.
• Hutchison Ports: Hutchison Ports operates container terminals globally, including several in Latin America. Same concession-based operating model as STI but with a diversified multi-port portfolio.
• ICTSI: International Container Terminal Services Inc. operates 30+ container terminals across the developing world, with strong presence in Latin America and the Philippines. Comparable concession-based container terminal operator with global diversified portfolio.
• APM Terminals: APM Terminals is the global container terminal arm of Maersk, operating 60+ container terminals worldwide. Comparable to STI in core concession-based container handling business, but with vastly larger geographic and customer reach.
• SSA Marine: SSA Marine is one of the world's largest independent terminal operators and a co-operator of STI under the Molo Sur concession. Comparable in business model (concession-based container handling) but with a portfolio of 250+ terminals globally versus STI's single-asset footprint.
• DP World: DP World is one of the largest global port operators with terminals across the Americas, Asia and Africa. Comparable concession-based container terminal model, but operating at much larger scale than STI's single terminal.
• Cosco Shipping Ports: Cosco Shipping Ports operates container terminals globally and is one of STI's largest customers (Cherry Express service). Comparable container terminal operating model but with multi-port portfolio and direct shipping-line integration.

Direct peers

• Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS): TPS operates the container and general cargo terminals at the Port of Valparaíso, Chile's second-largest container port. TPS directly competes with STI for central-Chile container volumes and Pacific shipping-line calls.
• San Vicente Terminal Internacional: SVTI operates the San Vicente container terminal in Talcahuano, Chile. It is STI's closest direct competitor for Chilean containerized cargo and the second-largest container terminal in Chile; STI's own HR lead (Henry Luengo) came from SVTI.
• Antofagasta Terminal Internacional: ATI operates the concession at the port of Antofagasta in northern Chile, handling containers and bulk for the mining-rich Antofagasta region. STI's current Commercial Manager (Cristian Schuwirth) was previously Commercial and Operations Manager at ATI.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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