What Valparaíso Port Company does

Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso (EPV) is a Chilean state-owned port authority created by Law 19.542 in December 1997 and supervised by the Sistema de Empresas Públicas (SEP). EPV manages the Port of Valparaíso, one of Chile's principal maritime gateways, handling containerized cargo, fruit exports (approximately 40% of Chile's total fruit exports and 1,172,666 tonnes in the 2019-2020 season), and cruise operations. The port complex comprises Terminal 1 (operated by concessionaire TPS), Terminal 2/Espigón (operated by TPV under a concession extended through 2029), the Passenger Terminal (Terminal de Pasajeros), and the adjacent Logistics Support Extension Zone (ZEAL).

EPV's core digital asset is Silogport, a web-based Port Community System (PCS) implemented in 2008 as the first such system in Latin America. Silogport comprises three subsystems — Gestión (Management), Operaciones (Operations), and Servicios (Services) — and integrates customs (Aduana), phytosanitary (SAG), shipping lines, trucking companies, and freight forwarders. In 2019 the platform processed approximately 7 million transactions, served 5,500+ registered users, and coordinated 27,000 enrolled trucks and persons, with 94% of truck anticipations performed digitally during peak season. A modernization initiative (Silogport 2021) is underway to add mobile capabilities, electronic information panels, and AI-assisted cargo flow management.

EPV does not directly handle cargo; instead it operates a regulated concession-and-oversight business model. Revenue is generated from port operations fees, concession agreements with TPV and TPS, and public procurement under Law 19.542. EPV serves shipping lines (MSC, Hapag Lloyd, ONE, HMM), fruit exporters coordinated through ASOEX, logistics operators, government agencies (SAG, Aduana), and cruise operators. The company employs 51-100 staff at its Valparaíso headquarters and is governed by a board appointed by SEP, most recently reconstituted in June 2026 with Gonzalo Le Dantec as chairman.

Name

Valparaíso Port Company

Legal name

Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso

Website

https://puertovalparaiso.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso is a Chilean state-owned port authority managing the Port of Valparaíso — one of Chile's principal gateways — handling 40% of national fruit exports through Terminals 1 and 2, the Passenger Terminal, and the Silogport Port Community System serving shipping lines, exporters, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations / Marine Terminal Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Billing, Tariff, Invoicing & Revenue Management Systems (TLAHAOAI), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Container terminal services
• Port logistics management
• Fruit export handling
• Cruise terminal operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Operations Fees: Revenue from port operation fees charged to shipping companies and cargo handlers for vessel services, docking, and cargo handling operations.
2. Terminal Concessions: Revenue from concession agreements with private operators including Terminal Portuario Valparaíso (TPV) for Terminal 2 and Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS) for Terminal 1. Concession extension with TPV signed through 2029.
3. Public Procurement: State-owned enterprise operating under Law 19.542. Public procurement processes including public tenders, private tenders, and quotation-based purchasing through SENEGOCIA platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso operates the Port of Valparaíso, a multi-terminal port complex that handles container cargo (especially fruit exports, representing ~40% of Chilean fruit exports), cruise passenger traffic, and integrated logistics operations. The company contracts private terminal operators (TPS for Terminal 1 and TPV for Terminal 2) under concession agreements and provides the Silogport Port Community System as a digital logistics platform. Founded in 1997 as a Chilean state-owned enterprise under Law 19.542, EPV combines regulated port operations with a technology platform serving shipping lines, exporters, logistics operators, and government agencies.

Product overview

Puerto Valparaíso operates as a multi-terminal port complex with Silogport as its core digital platform - a Port Community System (PCS) consisting of three subsystems (Management, Operations, Services) that integrates Terminal 1 (TPS), Terminal 2 (TPV), the Passenger Terminal, and the Logistics Support Extension Zone (ZEAL). The company also runs community initiatives including FOLOVAP (logistics forum) and educational programs like Conoce tu Puerto. Silogport 3.0 is the current web-based platform, with Silogport 2021 modernization underway to incorporate global best practices and AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silogport: Port Community System (PCS) / logistics management platform launched in 2008, being modernized to Silogport 2021.
• Folovap
• Terminal de Pasajeros
• Ciudad Puerto

Products and services

• Silogport Port Community System Web-based Port Community System (PCS) implemented in 2008 as the first such system in Latin America, consisting of three subsystems (Management, Operations, and Services). It manages container depots, routes connecting the port with ZEAL and port terminals, and provides truck and cargo control within the Logistics Support Extension Zone (ZEAL). Used by shipping lines, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and trucking companies.
• Silogport 3.0 Latest version of the Silogport Port Community System — a web-based platform providing access to port community services and truck coordination for the Valparaíso port ecosystem.
• Terminal de Pasajeros (Passenger Terminal) Passenger terminal at the Port of Valparaíso serving cruise ships and maritime tourism, hosting events and providing tourism experiences at the port. Used by cruise operators and visitors during the seasonal cruise program.
• ZEAL — Zona de Extensión de Apoyo Logístico (Logistics Support Extension Zone) Logistics Support Extension Zone adjacent to the Port of Valparaíso, providing cargo flow coordination, truck control, and weighing/verification operations — managed through the Silogport platform. Used by terminal operators TPS and TPV, trucking companies, freight forwarders, and customs.
• Terminal 1 Container and Cargo Services (TPS) Container and cargo terminal services at Terminal 1 of the Port of Valparaíso, operated under concession by Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS). Handles containerized freight including fruit exports. Available to shipping lines, exporters, and logistics operators using the port.
• Terminal 2 Container Terminal Services (TPV) Container terminal services at Terminal 2 of the Port of Valparaíso, operated under concession by Terminal Portuario Valparaíso (TPV). The concession was extended through 2029. Available to shipping lines, exporters, and logistics operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,172,666 tonnes of fruit exported through port in 2019-2020 season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TPV (Terminal Portuario Valparaíso)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Extension of Terminal 2 concession agreement signed in June 2026, extending operations until 2029 while future port expansion plans are developed. TPV operates the Espigón terminal handling cargo operations.
• TPS (Terminal Pacífico Sur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary terminal operator for Terminal 1 handling container and cargo operations. Active participant in port community initiatives including environmental cleanup operations and cruise season coordination.
• FOLOVAP (Foro Logístico de Valparaíso)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort logistics forum led by EPV bringing together exporters (ASOEX), shipping lines, customs, SAG, concessionaires, and logistics operators for industry coordination and seasonal planning.
• ASOEX (Asociación de Exportadores de Fruta de Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFruit exporters association coordinating seasonal fruit export operations through FOLOVAP. Joint planning for cherry and fruit export seasons with phytosanitary requirements.
• SENDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevention agreement to foster prevention programs in the port system. Includes ongoing prevention cycle for port workers.
• ZEAL (Zona de Extensión de Apoyo Logístico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics support zone adjacent to port. EPV, TPS and ZEAL working on Authorized Economic Operator (APL) certification for the port logistics sector.
• Nuevo PudahuelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirport operator (Santiago airport) referencing Puerto Valparaíso as a benchmark for operational efficiency and city-port relations.
• FISAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent management company with collaborative agreement for hosting large events at the Passenger Terminal building.
• Museo BaburizzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution where EPV holds board membership. Joint programs including art contests, exhibitions, and cultural heritage preservation.
• EFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational railway operator presenting on rail cargo challenges and initiatives for Puerto Valparaíso at FOLOVAP meetings.
• Cámara AduaneraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustoms brokers association collaborating on resolution protection for cargo transport and customs clearance transparency.
• SAG (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment phytosanitary agency providing inspection and certification services. Joint protocols for fruit exports and Covid-19 prevention.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Hutchison Ports: One of the world's largest port operators, part of CK Hutchison. Comparable as a global incumbent in container terminal operations and concession management, including Latin American presence.
• PSA International: Singapore-based global port operator handling tens of millions of TEUs annually. Comparable as a large-scale port authority/operator with strong digital port community systems and Latin American presence (e.g., PSA Panama).
• DP World: Global port operator with terminals across more than 70 countries. Comparable as a large-scale container terminal operator with digital logistics platforms; relevant as the type of private-sector operator that could compete for Chilean concession tenders.
• Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Large European port authority formed by the merger of Antwerp and Zeebrugge. Comparable as a public port authority managing complex multi-terminal operations with strong digital coordination platforms and community engagement.
• Port of Rotterdam Authority: Major European port authority with extensive digital port community platform (Portbase) and innovation programs. Comparable as a public port authority operating at significant scale with advanced digital systems similar to Silogport.

Direct peers

• Empresa Portuaria San Antonio: Chile's other principal state-owned container port located ~100 km north of Valparaíso. Directly competes for containerized cargo and fruit exports on the central Chilean Pacific coast, making it the closest operational and strategic comparator.
• Empresa Portuaria Arica: Chilean state-owned port authority in northern Chile handling containerized cargo and serving Bolivia and Peru transit trade. Comparable as a Chilean state port enterprise operating under Law 19.542 and SEP oversight.
• Empresa Portuaria Talcahuano-San Vicente: Chilean state-owned port authority operating the Talcahuano and San Vicente terminals in southern Chile. Comparable as a public-sector port authority managing container, bulk, and industrial cargo with concession structures similar to EPV.

Regional players

• Empresa Portuaria Austral: Chilean state-owned port authority managing southern Chilean ports including Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales. Comparable as a Chilean state-owned port enterprise, though operating in a more remote geography with different cargo mix.
• Port of Manzanillo (API Manzanillo): Mexico's largest container port on the Pacific coast, operated under a federal port authority model. Comparable as a Latin American Pacific coast container gateway handling trans-Pacific trade flows and competing for similar shipping line routings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/portvalparaiso
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PortValparaiso
• Facebookfacebook.com/PuertoValparaiso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empresa-portuaria-valpara-so
• Instagraminstagram.com/portvalparaiso

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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