Carrix
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1949
- HeadquartersSeattle, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Carrix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Carrix
- Legal name
- Carrix, Inc.
- Website
- https://carrix.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1949
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Carrix industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine and Intermodal Terminal Operations
- NAICS
- Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)
- SIC
- Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013), Water Transportation (4400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cruise Terminal Operations & Management (TLAHAEAA), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)
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Where Carrix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seattle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Carrix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Marine Terminal Operations: Revenue generated from container terminal handling, stevedoring services, and conventional cargo operations. SSA Marine operates 21 long-term container terminal leases and concessions plus 6 stevedoring terminals across the Americas, handling 26 million TEUs annually.
- Rail Intermodal Services: Intermodal ramp services and rail switching operations for Class 1 railroads, handling over 9 million lifts per year at more than 60 U.S. facilities.
- Cruise Terminal Operations: Development and operation of cruise terminals, serving 21 million+ cruise passengers annually at 24 locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Terminal Operating System Software: Tideworks provides comprehensive TOS solutions to marine and rail terminal operators worldwide, powering over 130 terminal facilities with 24/7 global support.
- Conventional Cargo Handling: Handling of dry commodities including forestry, steel, grain, bulk, and project cargo across 55+ operations on U.S. and Canadian coasts and waterways, processing 42 million+ tons annually.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Carrix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Carrix operates marine terminals, intermodal rail facilities, and cruise terminals globally through three subsidiaries: SSA Marine (container, conventional cargo, and cruise terminal operations handling 26 million TEUs and 21+ million cruise passengers annually), Tideworks Technology (terminal operating system software powering over 130 facilities worldwide), and Rail Management Services (intermodal rail terminal operations at 60+ U.S. facilities handling 9+ million lifts per year).
Product overview
Carrix operates as a collection of marine and transportation infrastructure businesses comprising three core operating companies: SSA Marine (marine terminal and cruise port operations), Tideworks Technology (terminal operating software solutions), and Rail Management Services (intermodal rail terminal operations). The company acquired and integrated Ceres Terminals into SSA Marine and participates in Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC as a joint venture with JLC Infrastructure for cruise terminal development. SSA Marine handles container, conventional cargo, and cruise operations; Tideworks provides terminal operating systems to over 130 facilities; and RMS operates 60+ intermodal facilities serving Class 1 railroads.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SSA Marine - Marine Terminal Operations Marine terminal operations for container handling, conventional cargo, and cruise terminal operations serving global shipping lines, port authorities, and cruise operators across 21 long-term container terminal leases and concessions plus 6 stevedoring terminals in the Americas.
- Tideworks Technology - Terminal Operating System
Quantifiable outcome
- 26 million TEUs handled annually across container operations
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Carrix
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Carrix technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Carrix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- JLC InfrastructurecorePacific Cruise Terminals, LLC is a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure formed to develop and operate a new Outer Harbor cruise terminal and redevelop the existing World Cruise Center at the Port of Los Angeles. JLC Infrastructure manages approximately $2.3 billion in assets and has existing transportation investments including LAX Airport Cargo Modernization Project and JFK Airport's New Terminal One project.
- SimplilearnminorCarrix is listed as one of 20 paid enterprise customers of Simplilearn's Learning Hub+ platform, which provides upskilling and training programs. This represents a minor B2B training relationship.
- Union Pacific RailroadcoreRail Management Services was honored with Union Pacific's 2025 Sustainability Partners Award for work in electrification of terminal equipment in rail yards and adoption of renewable fuels including biodiesel and renewable diesel in operations.
- Port of Los AngelescoreThree-year collaborative effort between SSA Marine, the Port of Los Angeles, and stakeholders to transition Berth 55's fleet of 44 forklifts from propane to battery-electric power, achieving the Port's goal of emissions-free yard equipment five years ahead of the 2030 target.
- LogisteccoreSSA Marine acquired an additional 25% interest in Termont Montreal Inc. from Logistec, increasing SSA Marine's stake to 50%. Termont operates Maisonneuve Terminal and Viau Terminal at the Port of Montreal with capacity of 1.1 million TEUs. Logistec focuses on expanding its multi-purpose terminal portfolio at Port of Montreal.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Carrix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.): Philippines-headquartered global container terminal operator with a portfolio of 30+ terminals. Directly comparable independent terminal operator with similar concession-driven model in emerging and developed markets.
- APM Terminals: Maersk-owned global terminal operator with a large network of container terminals. Directly comparable to SSA Marine's container terminal business, with similar long-term concession model and shipping-line customer base.
- DP World: One of the world's largest marine terminal operators, owned by Dubai's sovereign wealth. Operates container terminals globally with similar stevedoring and cargo handling services, directly competing for shipping-line concessions.
- Ports America: Largest U.S. marine terminal operator, also owned by a financial sponsor (Brookfield). Most direct U.S. head-to-head competitor for SSA Marine's container and stevedoring operations.
- Hutchison Ports: Port-operating subsidiary of CK Hutchison, one of the largest global terminal operators. Directly comparable multi-terminal portfolio serving major shipping lines across multiple continents.
- TIL (Terminal Investment Limited): MSC's terminal investment arm operating container terminals globally. Comparable as a carrier-affiliated terminal operator competing for the same global container shipping-line customers.
- PSA International: Singapore-based port operator handling ~37M TEUs globally. Directly comparable as one of the world's largest container terminal operators competing for the same global shipping-line customers.
Broad incumbents
- COSCO Shipping Ports: Chinese state-owned terminal operator with a global network of container terminals. Overlaps with Carrix on container handling but operates as a much larger, geographically diversified incumbent.
Regional players
- Yusen Terminals LLC: NYK Group affiliate operating primarily at the Port of Los Angeles. Regional competitor to SSA Marine for West Coast U.S. container terminal volumes and stevedoring services.
Emerging players
- Navis (a Cargotec company): Provider of terminal operating system software to marine terminals globally. Direct competitor to Carrix's Tideworks Technology subsidiary in the TOS market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Carrix social profiles
Digital presenceCarrix financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Carrix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Carrix subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Carrix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Carrix M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Carrix
What does Carrix do?
Carrix operates marine terminals, intermodal rail facilities, and cruise terminals globally through three subsidiaries: SSA Marine (container, conventional cargo, and cruise terminal operations handling 26 million TEUs and 21+ million cruise passengers annually), Tideworks Technology (terminal operating system software powering over 130 facilities worldwide), and Rail Management Services (intermodal rail terminal operations at 60+ U.S. facilities handling 9+ million lifts per year).
Is Carrix a public or private company?
Carrix is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Carrix founded?
Carrix was founded in 1949. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Carrix based?
Carrix is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.
How does Carrix make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Marine Terminal Operations are the primary driver. The others are rail Intermodal Services, cruise Terminal Operations, terminal Operating System Software and conventional Cargo Handling.
Who are Carrix's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.), APM Terminals, DP World, Ports America, Hutchison Ports, TIL (Terminal Investment Limited) and PSA International. COSCO Shipping Ports is listed as a broad incumbent. Yusen Terminals LLC is listed as a regional player. Navis (a Cargotec company) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Carrix have an API?
No public API is recorded for Carrix.
What industry is Carrix in?
Carrix's product category is Marine and Intermodal Terminal Operations. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHALAB, Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery), with a secondary code of TLAHAEAA, Cruise Terminal Operations & Management. Its NAICS code is 488320 and its SIC code is 4013.