Empresa Portuaria Iquique

Name

Empresa Portuaria Iquique

Legal name

Empresa Portuaria Iquique

Website

https://epi.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA), Port Agents & Ground Handling Services (THAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Port terminal operations
• Cargo handling services
• Maritime logistics
• Container terminal management
• Port concession services

Headquarters

HQ city

Iquique

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Port Services and Operations: Revenue generated from port services including cargo handling, dock usage, and terminal operations. EPI directly administers the Terminal Multioperado while the Terminal ITI operates under concession.
2. Tariffs and Concession Fees: Revenue from regulated tariffs for port services and concession fees from Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI).
3. Leasing and Property: Revenue from leasing port infrastructure and land, including the Nodo Logístico de Alto Hospicio project on EPI-owned land.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Empresa Portuaria Iquique manages and operates the Puerto de Iquique, a multi-terminal port facility in northern Chile providing cargo handling, stevedoring, terminal operations, and logistics infrastructure. The port handles containers, project cargo, automotive vehicles, factory fishing vessels, and cruise ships, serving Bolivian transit trade, Argentine and Chilean mining, fisheries, and regional importers/exporters. Port operations are supported by directly administered terminals and concession-operated facilities, regulated tariff structures, and digital planning and dispatch systems for clients.

Product overview

Empresa Portuaria Iquique operates the Puerto de Iquique as a multi-faceted port system comprising two main terminals: the Terminal Multioperado (directly administered by EPI) and Terminal ITI (concession-operated by Iquique Terminal Internacional). The port handles diverse cargo types including containerized cargo (426,826 TEUs in 2025), project/breakbulk cargo, automotive cargo, and factory ships. Supporting operations include the Terminal Molo (breakwater terminal), Terminal de Cruceros, and the newly inaugurated Nodo Logistico de Alto Hospicio. The company provides digital services through online portals for client management, ship planning, dispatch scheduling, port status, and workforce inductions. The port achieved record performance in 2025 with 3,565,483 tons transferred (35% growth), positioning itself as a key logistics hub for the Bioceanic Corridor connecting Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Puerto de Iquique Port Operations Main port facility operated by Empresa Portuaria Iquique, serving as a strategic maritime hub with approximately 20 hectares of sheltered waters, featuring multi-operated terminals and concession-operated facilities for diverse cargo handling.
• Terminal Multioperado (Multi-operated Terminal) Multi-operated terminal administered directly by EPI, handling containerized cargo, project cargo, automotive cargo, and factory ships. Recorded 63% increase in cargo transfer in 2025. Features an 846m breakwater oriented at 028 degrees connected to the mainland via the former Serrano Island.
• Terminal ITI (Iquique Terminal Internacional) Concession-operated terminal managed by Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI), currently under concession until July 1, 2030, handling containerized and general cargo operations under EPI oversight.
• Terminal de Cruceros (Cruise Terminal) Cruise terminal operating during the seasonal cruise window (typically October-March), receiving vessels including the Borealis and SH Vega cruise ships, serving as an emerging cruise destination in the North Grande region with 9 recaladas in season 2025-2026.
• Nodo Logístico de Alto Hospicio (Alto Hospicio Logistics Node) Strategic logistics platform on EPI-owned land in Alto Hospicio, inspired by Puerto Terrestre Los Andes model, functioning as a pre-port organizing facility with driver and truck facilities, security infrastructure, and customs coordination capabilities. Scalable from initial 55,000 m² to up to 120,000 m².
• Buques Factoría Operations (Factory Ship Operations) New factory ship operations service launched at the Terminal Multioperado, providing stevedoring and reefer container handling for onboard-processed fish cargo destined to markets in Africa and Germany.
• Sistema Clientes EPI (EPI Clients System) Online client portal providing access to electronic receipts, self-service customer system, and credential-based login for port users including shipping lines, transport companies, and customs agents.
• Despacho en Línea (Online Dispatch Scheduling) Online dispatch scheduling system allowing transport companies and port users to plan and manage cargo dispatch operations at Puerto de Iquique.
• Planificación Naviera (Ship Planning System) Maritime planning system providing navigation information and ship scheduling for port operations coordination, used by shipping lines and maritime agencies calling at Puerto de Iquique.
• Estado del Puerto (Port Status Information System) Real-time port status information system providing current operational status of port facilities and berth availability for port users and shipping agents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 cargo transfer reached 3,565,483 tonnes - 40% above historical average and 35% above 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• NexoportcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 12 June 2026Operational services company handling stevedoring and port operations at the Terminal Multioperado, particularly for factory vessel operations like the Maartje Theadora.
• Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITI is the concessionaire operating the Terminal Espigòn (Terminal ITI). Current concession expires July 1, 2030 when new concession cycle begins. ITI handles containerized cargo and represents the primary operator for EPI's concession model. EPI is actively designing the new concession process for 2030-2060.
• Ian TaylorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaritime agency managing vessel agency services for shipping lines calling at Puerto de Iquique. Currently managing the Maartje Theadora factory vessel operations.
• MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal container shipping line. Partnership for empty container depot at Alto Hospicio to reduce port congestion, contributing significantly to traffic flow management.
• Zona Franca de Iquique (Zofri)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZofri is a key strategic partner in the regional logistics ecosystem. EPI and Zofri need to function as an integrated logistics chain. Currently working on coordination improvements including direct connectivity and customs efficiency for Zone Franca users.
• Zofri and Regional AuthoritiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in dialogues on Zona Franca renewal process and contributing vision on port development for regional business model that integrates Zofri strategic positioning.
• EcoscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStevedoring company participating in port operations at Puerto de Iquique, particularly supporting operations like the Maartje Theadora.
• AgunsacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaritime and port services company, part of the Comunidad Logística meetings coordinating operational efficiency.
• SomarcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShipping company involved in operations like the Green Osaka vessel carrying soda ash for Argentine mining projects.
• MaerskmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal shipping company participating in Comunidad Logística sessions for coordination and operational efficiency improvements.
• Universidad Arturo Prat (UNAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for legal training and practical knowledge about port operations. Conducted 'Conociendo la realidad regional' sessions for Law faculty students covering international trade and port-related criminal risks.
• Liex (Argentina)majorOthersLithium mining company in Catamarca province, NW Argentina. Second shipment of soda ash received for their mining operations via Puerto de Iquique, validating the logistics corridor.
• Secretaría Especial da Receita Federal do Brasil (Brazilian Customs)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst official visit by Brazilian customs to evaluate Corredor Bioceánico Vial. Delegation of 2,500+ km traveled from Mato Grosso do Sul. Committed to systems integration and regulatory harmonization for corridor.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.): Philippine-headquartered global port operator with Latin American concessions (including at sub-regional Pacific ports); competes with EPI for concession design benchmarks and as a likely bidder in future port-tender processes.
• Hutchison Ports: Global port operator (Hutchison Ports) with concession operations across Latin America; relevant comparably for terminal operating efficiency benchmarks and as a potential concession counterparty in the 2030 cycle.
• APM Terminals (Maersk): Global container terminal operator and existing EPI partner through Maersk's participation in Comunidad Logística. Comparable terminal operating model and concession design, and a likely bidder in EPI's 2030 concession redesign.
• Empresa Portuaria San Antonio (EPSA): Chilean state-owned port enterprise operating Chile's largest container port under a similar SEP governance and tariff/concession model; serves as the central macro-port alternative and offers broader logistics optionality.
• Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso (EPV): Largest Chilean state-owned port enterprise; operates as a broad-chilean cargo hub with much greater throughput than EPI. Same state-enterprise model (SEP), same regulatory framework, comparable revenue structure (tariffs + concession fees).
• DP World: Global port operator with Latin American terminals; competes via concession models for terminal operating rights and benchmarks EPI's concession-fee economics against multinational operators in the region.

Direct peers

• Empresa Portuaria Arica (EPA): Chilean state-owned port enterprise operating the Port of Arica, the principal competing Pacific gateway for Bolivian transit trade — directly competing with EPI for the same principal customer base and cargo mix.
• Puerto de Arica (Terminal Puerto Arica / TPA): Concession operator of the Port of Arica's container and general cargo terminal, structurally comparable to ITI at Iquique and competing head-to-head for Bolivian transit, mining, and import/export volumes.
• Empresa Portuaria Antofagasta (EPA Antofagasta): Sister Chilean state-owned port enterprise operating the Port of Antofagasta; directly comparable governance and revenue model (transaction-based tariffs and concession fees), and competes for mining-export and project cargo flows in northern Chile.

Regional players

• Puerto de Matarani (Tisur): Peruvian concession-operated port that competes with EPI for Bolivian mineral and container transit trade along a parallel Pacific route. Same cargo mix and overlap of landlocked-Bolivia flows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PuertodeIquique
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@puertodeiquique
• Facebookfacebook.com/puertodeiquique
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empresa-portuaria-iquique-epi
• Instagraminstagram.com/puertodeiquique

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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