Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas

What Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas does

Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas (TCA) operates as the cargo terminal management business unit of Aeropuestos Argentina 2000 S.A., managing import, export, and courier cargo operations at six Argentine international airports: Ezeiza (primary hub), Aeroparque, Córdoba, Mendoza, Mar del Plata, and Tucumán. The company serves as an authorized customs fiscal warehouse under government concession, providing cargo handling, storage, customs clearance facilitation, and specialized services including cold storage (47,827 m3 capacity), dangerous goods handling, and dry port operations. Its customer base spans airlines (Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM, American Airlines), cargo agents, customs brokers, importers, exporters, courier operators, and private individuals.

TCA's core technology infrastructure includes a proprietary cargo management IT system integrated with Argentine customs' MALVINA platform via EDI for real-time data transmission and customs clearance processing. The company has invested in digital self-service capabilities including a self-service portal (Portal de Autogestión), 11 self-service kiosks at Ezeiza, an online pricing calculator, and the ADA WhatsApp chatbot. These platforms enable remote cargo tracking, documentation processing, self-invoicing, and automatic debit payment. The company also maintains a separate web-based accreditation system for personnel accessing its facilities.

TCA generates revenue through usage-based fees denominated in USD, including per-kilogram export handling ($0.016-$0.024/kg), flat import fees by weight band ($52.31-$3,258.56), tiered daily storage charges, and 30% surcharges for cold storage and dangerous goods. Storage is free for 3 days on export cargo and 7 days on import. The go-to-market approach combines direct sales through customer service centers at each terminal, online self-service channels, and partnerships with industry associations (AACI, CAPSIA, CDA). Founded following the 1998 airport concession, the company has expanded infrastructure and digital capabilities, with the most recent pricing regime effective March 15, 2025.

Name

Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas

Legal name

Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A.

Website

https://aeropuertosargentinacargas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas (TCA) operates cargo terminals at six Argentine international airports as a business unit of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A., providing import, export, and courier cargo handling, customs fiscal warehouse storage, and logistics services to airlines, cargo agents, customs brokers, importers, exporters, and courier operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Cargo Terminal Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Air cargo handling
• Cargo terminal operations
• Customs clearance services
• Airport freight logistics
• Import export handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Ezeiza

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo Handling and Storage Services: Fees charged for handling, storage, and processing of import and export cargo through fiscal warehouses at Argentine airports. Pricing is based on weight bands and service type, with flat fees for import and per-kilogram rates for export operations.
2. Special Services: Additional charges for special handling including cold storage (30% additional), dangerous goods (30% additional with minimum $150 per air waybill), and services such as equipment rental, refrigeration, cool dollie service, healthcare packaging, and express deconsolidation.
3. Automatic Debit and Self-Invoicing Services: Free automatic debit service for airlines, importers, exporters, customs brokers, and courier operators. Self-invoicing capability allows customers to generate invoices remotely without visiting treasury offices.
4. Event Logistics Services: Customized logistics services for major events including motorsport competitions (WRC, WTCC, Moto GP) and international concerts, providing reception, storage, and stowage of equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas (TCA) operates the air cargo terminals at six major Argentine international airports (Ezeiza, Aeroparque, Córdoba, Mendoza, Mar del Plata and Tucumán), providing import and export cargo handling, fiscal warehouse storage, customs clearance processing under the MALVINA system, courier cargo operations, cold storage and dangerous goods handling, plus digital self-service platforms. Services are offered to airlines, cargo agents, customs brokers, importers/exporters, couriers and private individuals for time-sensitive and perishable air freight.

Product overview

Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas operates as a unified platform for air cargo terminal management across Argentine airports, consisting of core cargo handling operations (Import and Export), a dedicated Courier Service division, and multiple digital service platforms including a Self-Service Portal, Pricing Calculator, Accreditation System, Complaints Management, and Cargo Directory. The company provides specialized infrastructure including cold storage chambers, dangerous goods facilities, and dedicated terminals at six Argentine airports. Services are offered to airlines, cargo agents, customs brokers, importers, exporters, and private individuals through both in-person and digital channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Export Operations Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced customs clearance time through EDI integration with MALVINA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANAC (Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil)coreOthersGovernment regulatory body overseeing civil aviation in Argentina. TCA operates under ANAC supervision as part of the national airport system.
• DGA (Dirección General de Aduanas)coreOthersArgentine Customs Authority (AFIP). TCA serves as customs auxiliary, processing cargo documentation through MALVINA system and facilitating customs clearance procedures.
• PNSCA (Programa Nacional de Seguridad de la Carga Aérea)coreOthersNational Air Cargo Security Program administered by Airport Security Police (PSA). TCA obtained accredited agent status requiring all export cargo to undergo non-intrusive inspection (X-ray, trace detection).
• AACI (Asociación Argentina de Agentes de Carga Internacional)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgentine Association of International Cargo Agents. Primary industry association directing cargo agents to TCA for handling services.
• CAPSIA (Cámara Argentina de Prestadores de Servicio Internacionales)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgentine Chamber of International Express Service Providers. Industry body representing courier operators using TCA facilities.
• CDA (Cámara de Despachantes de Aduana)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgentine Customs Brokers Association. Industry body directing customs brokers to TCA for cargo handling and documentation services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Celebi Aviation Holding: Turkish-based global ground handling and cargo services company operating at multiple airports. Comparable to TCA in providing cargo handling, warehouse, and customs-related services at airports across multiple geographies.
• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): One of the world's largest air cargo handling companies, providing cargo handling, warehousing, and customs clearance at major airports globally — a direct competitor in the ground handling and cargo terminal services space that TCA operates in.
• Menzies Aviation: Global aviation services provider offering cargo handling, ground handling, and fueling at more than 200 airports. Directly comparable to TCA in the cargo handling and airport services domain, with a similarly diversified airline customer base.
• SATS Ltd. Singapore-based provider of airport services, including cargo handling, terminal operations, and in-flight catering across Asia. Directly comparable to TCA's airport cargo terminal operations, with a focus on hub airport cargo infrastructure.
• Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL): Operates the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport, offering cargo handling, documentation, and customs support — a directly analogous model to TCA's fiscal warehouse and cargo handling operations at Ezeiza.
• Swissport: Global leader in airport ground services and cargo handling, operating at more than 300 airports worldwide. Comparable to TCA in providing cargo handling, warehousing, and customs-related services at airports.
• Hactl (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals): Operates one of the world's largest air cargo terminals at Hong Kong International Airport, providing terminal handling, customs clearance, and value-added services — directly comparable to TCA's role as a cargo terminal operator at Argentine airports.

Emerging players

• ASUR (Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste): Operates airports in southeastern Mexico and Colombia under a concession model, including cargo handling facilities. Comparable to TCA's airport concession-based business model, though broader in passenger operations and geographically different.
• Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP): Operator of multiple airports in Mexico under a concession model, including cargo terminals. Comparable to TCA/AA2000 in the airport concession structure and mix of cargo and passenger operations, though significantly larger and listed.

Broad incumbents

• dnata: Emirates Group subsidiary providing airport ground services, cargo handling, and in-flight catering across global hubs. Comparable to TCA as a major integrated ground/cargo services provider, though much broader in scope and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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