Florida International Terminal

What Florida International Terminal does

Florida International Terminal, LLC (FIT) is a privately held marine terminal operator founded in 2004 as a joint venture between Hanseatic Global Terminals (Germany) and AGUNSA (Chile), operating a 46-acre facility in the Southport area of Port Everglades, Florida. The company provides container handling, vessel operations, yard and gate management, storage and demurrage services, oversized/out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo handling, flatrack lashing and stripping, late gate access, and in-port fumigation. Its customer base comprises major global ocean carriers (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, Yang Ming, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd), importers, exporters, and trucking companies requiring port access.

FIT's technology stack centers on industry-standard digital customer tools, including the eModal platform for appointment scheduling, fee management, and container tracking; the Stowlog mobile application for mandatory driver safety induction; a vessel schedule tool; a forecast tool; live gate cameras; and an interactive 3D terminal map. The company has integrated its financial operations into SAP, aligned with its German and Chilean parent companies' corporate governance standards.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based FMC-regulated tariffs for standard container handling, usage-based storage and demurrage charges, quote-based premiums for late gate access and OOG cargo handling, and (as of March 2025) dedicated empty container depot services for seven major shipping lines. FIT operates with 11-50 employees and reports a 52-minute average dual transaction truck turn time in 2023. The company holds an Integrated Management System policy certification and conducts operations under a host port authority agreement with Port Everglades Department.

Name

Florida International Terminal

Legal name

Florida International Terminal, LLC

Website

https://fitpev.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Florida International Terminal is a privately held marine terminal operator at Port Everglades, FL, jointly owned by Hanseatic Global Terminals and AGUNSA. It provides container handling, OOG cargo services, storage, and gate operations to global ocean carriers, importers, and exporters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Terminal Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), 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

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA), Berth, Anchorage & Pilotage Scheduling (TLAHAFAB), Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)

Keywords

• Marine terminal operations
• Container handling services
• Cargo stevedoring
• Port logistics services
• Ship terminal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Everglades

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Terminal Handling Services: Core revenue from handling containers at the marine terminal, including vessel operations, yard management, gate operations, and cargo handling services. Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees for import/export containers, OOG cargo, and flatrack services.
2. Storage and Demurrage Services: Charges for container storage beyond free time periods, applicable to import containers awaiting pickup and export containers awaiting vessel loading.
3. Late Gate Access Fees: Premium fees charged for after-hours gate access beyond standard operating hours for urgent cargo movements.
4. OOG and Specialized Cargo Handling: Premium services for oversized, out-of-gauge cargo, yachts, and specialized equipment requiring flatrack lashing and stripping services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Florida International Terminal operates a 46-acre marine container terminal at Port Everglades providing vessel operations, yard management, gate operations, and storage for import/export containers, OOG (out-of-gauge) cargo, and flatracks. The company also offers specialized services including flatrack lashing and stripping, late-gate after-hours access, and a dedicated empty container depot for major shipping lines, with integrated digital tools for appointment scheduling, fee payment, container tracking, and vessel scheduling.

Product overview

Florida International Terminal operates a 46-acre marine terminal at Port Everglades as a world-class port operator founded in 2004 through the partnership of Hanseatic Global Terminals and AGUNSA. The company provides a unified terminal operations platform combining cargo handling services (container, OOG, flatrack) with digital customer tools including eModal appointment scheduling, Stowlog safety induction, vessel schedules, forecasting, and payment portals. The Customer Tools Center serves as the primary interface for logistics management, while the terminal itself handles vessel operations, yard management, gate operations, and specialized cargo handling for shipping companies, importers, and exporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Operations Marine terminal operations including vessel, yard, gate, and planning functions for handling import and export container cargo at Port Everglades. Offered to shipping lines, importers, exporters, and their agents requiring throughput and storage at the Southport terminal.
• Oversized / Overheight / Overwidth (OOG) Cargo Handling Specialized handling service for cargo that exceeds standard container sizes, including flatrack lashing and stripping for irregularly shaped goods such as yachts and heavy machinery. Provided to shippers and forwarders requiring out-of-gauge cargo handling at Port Everglades.
• Flatrack Lashing and Stripping Services Lashing and stripping service for flatrack cargo to secure oversized or irregularly shaped goods for ocean transport. Available to OOG cargo owners, project forwarders, and yacht transport operators using Port Everglades.
• Late Gate Access Service Premium after-hours gate access service enabling urgent cargo movements beyond standard terminal operating hours. Provided to trucking companies, freight forwarders, and shippers needing time-sensitive pickup or delivery of containers.
• Storage and Demurrage Services Container storage services for import containers awaiting pickup and export containers awaiting vessel loading, with charges accruing beyond free time periods. Used by shipping lines, importers, and exporters managing drayage timing and vessel cutoffs.
• Empty Container Depot

Quantifiable outcome

• 52-minute average dual transaction truck turn time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• eModalcoreTechnology or IntegrationFIT is implementing eModal as its fee management and appointment booking system to optimize intermodal freight flow and reduce wait times. eModal provides the platform for appointments, pre-advice, fee payments, and container tracking.
• SAAM TerminalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAAM Terminals is referenced as a leading port services operator in Latin America. Listed as a resource link for customers seeking additional port services in the Latin American region.
• StowlogcoreTechnology or IntegrationStowlog provides the Safety Induction System deployed at FIT. The mobile app-based system enables mandatory safety training for truck drivers, real-time emergency notifications, and accident reporting for terminal operations.
• Port Everglades DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost port authority providing the infrastructure and regulatory framework for FIT's terminal operations at Port Everglades.
• Port Everglades AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry trade association for Port Everglades providing networking and market access for FIT within the port community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• PortMiami (Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company / POMTOC): Competing South Florida container terminal at PortMiami serving similar Latin American trade flows. Comparable as a container terminal operator in the same South Florida market, competing for similar carrier customers and trade lane volumes.
• Crowley Maritime Corporation: Major maritime logistics operator with terminal and stevedoring operations at Port Everglades. Comparable as a competing terminal/stevedoring operator at the same PEV complex and across the Caribbean basin.

Broad incumbents

• Terminal Investment Limited (TiL): MSC's terminal operating arm with global container terminal portfolio including facilities in the US and Latin America. Comparable as a carrier-affiliated terminal operator; MSC is also a FIT customer, making TiL both a peer and a vertical integration threat.
• APM Terminals: Maersk's global terminal operating arm operating multiple US facilities. Comparable as a major container terminal operator with similar customers, but operates at much larger scale and integrates vertically with its parent carrier.
• PSA International: Singapore-based global container terminal operator with growing Americas presence. Comparable as a large-scale deep-sea container terminal operator with similar customer profile of global shipping lines.
• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services): Global emerging-market terminal operator with Americas and Caribbean footprint. Comparable as a container terminal operator serving global shipping lines, with strength in emerging markets that overlaps with FIT's Latin American gateway positioning.
• Ports America: One of the largest US port operators with extensive container and bulk terminal operations along the East and Gulf coasts. Directly comparable business model of operating multi-purpose marine terminals for global shipping lines.
• DP World: Global terminal operator with significant US presence operating major container terminals. Comparable as a global deep-sea container terminal operator competing for the same global shipping line customers.
• SSA Marine / Carrix Inc. Largest US marine terminal operator with a national network of container, bulk, and breakbulk terminals. Directly comparable as a competing US container stevedore and terminal operator serving the same global shipping line customers.

Direct peers

• Ceres Terminals: North American container and multi-purpose terminal operator with US East Coast and Gulf footprint. Direct peer operating mid-sized marine terminals serving similar shipping line customers with comparable cargo handling, stevedoring, and yard management offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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