Ageport

What Ageport does

AGEPORT is a privately held Dominican Republic maritime agency and integrated port logistics provider founded in August 1987. The company represents international shipping lines at Dominican ports and operates as a full-stack logistics intermediary spanning vessel agency, port stevedoring, dry and refrigerated warehousing, bulk grain handling, customs brokerage, land transportation, and door-to-door delivery. It serves international shipping lines and Dominican importers/exporters across food and beverage, agricultural commodities, and general merchandise verticals, with operational coverage spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean via trade routes anchored at Dominican ports.

The company's physical asset base is its core operational backbone: three strategically located terminals adjacent to the ports of Caucedo, Río Haina, and Puerto Plata, with coverage extending to 20 ports and terminals across the Dominican Republic. Group-level infrastructure includes over 250,000 square meters of dry and refrigerated warehousing near Río Haina, 110,000 square meters at the Multimodal Port of Caucedo (currently in expansion), and four wholly-owned subsidiaries integrated in 2013: CONGELASA (27,302 cubic meters of frozen storage between -12°C and -26°C), GRANELCA (28,000 metric tons of grain silo capacity), RODEMSA (26,000 square meters of bonded warehousing), and Smart Business Dominicana (customs clearance and land transport). Operational technology comprises container cranes, reach stackers, conveyor systems, mechanical shovels, forklifts, and an Azure-hosted AGEPORT Cargo Tracking platform for real-time shipment visibility.

AGEPORT monetizes through professional services and managed storage fees on a quote-based pricing model with multi-year contractual cadences. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on industry reputation, direct relationships with international shipping lines, and personalized consultation. In Q3 2021 the company reported 8,437,877 tons of cargo throughput (a 16% year-over-year increase) and 1,177 vessels serviced. Competitive positioning rests on regulatory credentials (BASC, Authorized Economic Operator, ISO 9001, ISO 28000, IQNET), and the Dominican Republic ranked second in Latin America in logistics cost competitiveness and third in maritime connectivity on the 2023 Logistics Performance Index.

Name

Ageport

Legal name

AGEPORT

Website

https://ageport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AGEPORT is a Dominican Republic maritime agency and port logistics provider founded in 1987, offering vessel representation, stevedoring, warehousing, customs brokerage, and door-to-door delivery through three strategic terminals and four subsidiaries serving international shipping lines and importers/exporters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Port Logistics and Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Warehousing, CFS & Bonded Storage for General Cargo (Within Terminal) (TLAHADAI), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Bonded Warehouses (Customs-Bonded Storage Facilities) (TLALAGAA), Customs Bonded Distribution Centers (In-Bond DCs) (TLALAGAC)

Keywords

• Maritime agency services
• Port stevedoring operations
• Bonded warehousing logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Door-to-door freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maritime Agency Services: Representation of international shipping lines at Dominican Republic ports, providing comprehensive agency services for vessel operations, documentation, and port coordination.
2. Port Stevedoring Operations: Loading and unloading services for various cargo types including steel, breakbulk, containers, grains, coal, oil tankers, and vehicles. Handles various cargo operations 24 hours in certain facilities.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Dry storage, frozen storage (temperatures -12°C to -26°C), and bulk storage services through subsidiaries Congelasa, Granelca, and Rodemsa. Storage for empty containers, general cargo, and specialized products.
4. Transportation and Logistics: Freight transport to final destination, door-to-door services, land transportation, and customs clearance services through subsidiary Smart Business Dominicana.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ageport is an integrated maritime agency and port logistics provider that delivers door-to-door supply chain services for international shipping lines and importers/exporters in the Dominican Republic. Its portfolio spans vessel agency, port stevedoring, dry and frozen warehousing (via Congelasa), bulk grain storage (via Granelca), bonded warehousing (via Rodemsa), land transportation, customs brokerage, and cargo tracking, all anchored by three terminals near the country's principal ports.

Product overview

AGEPORT is a maritime agency and port logistics company operating since 1987, providing a unified platform of integrated logistics services centered on its core AGEPORT End to End product. The portfolio spans vessel agency, port stevedoring, dry and refrigerated storage, sea line representation, land freight, customs brokerage, door-to-door delivery, and oversized cargo handling. Three subsidiary sub-brands — CONGELASA (frozen storage), GRANELCA (bulk grain silos), and RODEMSA (general/bonded warehousing) — provide specialized storage capabilities, while Smart Business Dominicana (SBD) handles customs, land transport, and insurance. The AGEPORT Cargo Tracking tool adds real-time visibility across all services. The company operates from terminals near Caucedo, Río Haina, and Puerto Plata ports serving routes across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGEPORT End to End Personalized, comprehensive door-to-door logistics service covering consultation, booking, documentation, storage, transportation, and post-delivery follow-up for clients requiring end-to-end supply chain orchestration in the Dominican Republic.
• Vessel Agency Ship agency representation and management services for international shipping lines operating in Dominican Republic ports, coordinating vessel calls, documentation, and operations on behalf of carriers.
• Port Stevedoring Loading and unloading services for cargo types including steel, breakbulk, containers, grain, coal, oil tankers, and vehicles, executed with specialized port cranes, reach stackers, and conveyor belt systems.
• Dry Storage Dry goods warehousing services at terminals near Caucedo, Río Haina, and Puerto Plata ports, with empty container storage, sorting, and handling capabilities for general cargo and bonded goods.
• Refrigerated Storage and Transport Cold chain logistics and refrigerated transport service for frozen and refrigerated cargo, maintaining product temperatures between -12°C and -26°C for food and beverage importers.
• Sea Lines Representation Representation of international shipping lines, coordinating schedules, bookings, and operations across Dominican Republic maritime routes for vessel operators.
• Freight Transport to Final Destination Land transportation service delivering cargo from Dominican Republic ports to final destinations across the country using chassis fleet, mule trucks, and trailer equipment.
• Door to Door Service Integrated door-to-door logistics service covering the full journey from origin to final destination, including customs clearance, storage, land transport, and last-mile delivery.
• Customs Brokerage Customs brokerage and trade facilitation services managing documentation and regulatory compliance for international cargo moving through Dominican Republic ports.
• Oversized Loads Specialized handling and transport service for project cargo exceeding standard dimensions or weight limits, requiring dedicated equipment and route planning.
• CONGELASA Frozen Storage Subsidiary frozen storage service maintaining temperatures between -12°C and -26°C, with 27,302 cubic meters of capacity including 8 cold storage rooms, an antechamber area, and 10 loading docks; ISO 9001 certified since 2011 and IQNET certified since 2017.
• GRANELCA Bulk Grain Storage Subsidiary silo facility at Río Haina port for bulk grain imports (corn, wheat, oats, malt, soybeans), providing 28,000 metric tons of storage capacity with fumigation and efficient receipt/dispatch of raw materials.
• RODEMSA Bonded Warehousing Subsidiary logistics center offering general and bonded warehousing, logistics operation, consolidation and deconsolidation for imports, exports, and transit of dry goods; spans 26,000 square meters including 12,500 square meters of reinforced concrete warehouse space and is certified to ISO 28000, ISO 9001, IQNET, OAS, and BASC.
• Smart Business Dominicana (SBD) Subsidiary providing import/export services, customs clearance, land transportation, general storage, and cargo insurance (local and international), supported by a global network of expert agents for trade facilitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16% increase in cargo throughput year-over-year in Q3 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leading Shipping Service CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGEPORT works with leading shipping service companies to ensure the best service for cargo transportation while offering quality, safe, and reliable service. These partnerships enable the company to provide comprehensive maritime representation and logistics services at Dominican Republic ports.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services): Global container terminal operator with operations in the Americas, Asia, and Europe; comparable to AGEPORT as a port-stevedoring and terminal operator with maritime agency-like roles, though ICTSI is much larger and listed.
• Maersk: Vertically integrated ocean carrier and logistics provider offering liner shipping, port services, customs, and supply-chain management; comparable to AGEPORT through its end-to-end door-to-door logistics offerings, but Maersk also operates the underlying ocean fleet.
• Hutchison Ports: One of the world's largest port operators, offering container terminal operations, stevedoring, and adjacent logistics services; comparable to AGEPORT's port stevedoring and terminal services, with global rather than regional Caribbean focus.
• DP World: Global port operator and logistics provider with terminal operations across multiple continents; comparable to AGEPORT as an end-to-end port-and-logistics services provider but at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.
• CMA CGM: Global ocean carrier and logistics operator with port-terminal investments and inland logistics services; comparable to AGEPORT through its shipping-line representation and integrated logistics offerings.
• MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company): Largest container shipping line globally with growing terminal investment portfolio; comparable to AGEPORT in vessel-agency representation and port-related logistics services, particularly in Caribbean and Latin American trades.

Direct peers

• King Ocean Services: Caribbean and Central America ocean carrier offering containerized and breakbulk shipping services with port-agency relationships; comparable to AGEPORT as a Caribbean trade-lane maritime logistics provider.
• Crowley Maritime: US-based maritime and logistics company operating in the Caribbean, Central America, and Latin America with liner shipping, terminal operations, and freight forwarding; comparable to AGEPORT as a Caribbean-focused maritime logistics operator with port-terminal assets.
• Tropical Shipping: Caribbean-focused ocean carrier and logistics provider serving Dominican Republic and other Caribbean islands with container, breakbulk, and project cargo services; highly comparable to AGEPORT as a Caribbean-region freight and logistics specialist with similar customer base.
• Sealand (a Maersk company): Intra-Americas ocean carrier under Maersk offering services between the Caribbean, Central America, and South America; comparable to AGEPORT for intra-Caribbean and Caribbean-international container flows with ship-agency tie-ins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ageportrd
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Ageportrd/61551374657507
• Instagraminstagram.com/ageport.rd
• Xx.com/AGEPORT_SAS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ageport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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