Bolipuertos

What Bolipuertos does

Bolipuertos S.A. (legal name Bolivariana de Puertos S.A.) is the Venezuelan state-owned national port operator, wholly owned by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and operating under the Ministry of Popular Power for Transportation. The company manages an integrated network of seven major port terminals — Puerto Cabello, La Guaira, Maracaibo, Guanta, El Guamache, La Ceiba, and others — plus the Terminal Intermodal Puerto Seco Batalla de Araure dry port, providing the country's primary maritime gateways for import/export commerce, regional supply to island territories, and humanitarian logistics. Its service portfolio is organized around five pillars: vessel services (SERVICIO AL BUQUE), cargo handling (SERVICIO A LA CARGA), passenger/cruise services (SERVICIO AL PASAJERO), customer service (SERVICIO AL CLIENTE), and general port services (SERVICIOS PORTUARIOS).

The company operates a proprietary technology stack including the Atlasoft Terminal Operating System (developed with 100% Venezuelan labor for real-time container tracking and load/unload planning), the CEMOP strategic monitoring center (integrating multiple platform systems with planned AI application), and the SISTEMA CLIENTE and EXTRANET digital platforms for client and partner access. Supporting infrastructure includes 100+ recovered heavy machines and three new cranes acquired under the 2025-2030 Master Plan, alongside ISPS Code compliance and Green Ports environmental management initiatives.

Bolipuertos generates revenue through transaction-fee-based port services — vessel service charges, cargo handling fees, terminal operations, and intermodal logistics — though pricing is government-regulated and not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to shipping lines (MSC, CMA CGM, Venavega), import/export companies, and government agencies, with no intermediary channel structure. Operational scale is demonstrated by Puerto Cabello's record 617,698 tons and 42 vessels handled in May 2026 and 506,410+ tons in August 2025. Leadership is provided by President Germán Gómez Larez under an Intervention Board appointed by the national government.

Name

Bolipuertos

Legal name

Bolivariana de Puertos S.A.

Website

https://bolipuertos.gob.ve

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bolipuertos S.A. is Venezuela's state-owned national port operator, managing seven major ports and one intermodal terminal under the Ministry of Popular Power for Transportation. It serves shipping lines, import/export companies, and government agencies with vessel, cargo, and passenger services across Venezuela's primary maritime gateways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Maritime Logistics

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Automotive Storage & Yard Management (Compound Operations, Inventory Control) (TLAHACAC)

Keywords

• Port operations services
• Cargo handling logistics
• Maritime terminal management
• Intermodal dry port
• Vessel berthing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Services: Fees for vessel services (buques), cargo handling, port operations, and logistical services across seven Venezuelan ports. Revenue generated from import/export operations, terminal services, and maritime operations.
2. Terminal Intermodal Services: Dry port and intermodal terminal services including container handling, storage, and inland logistics coordination from Puerto Seco Batalla de Araure

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bolipuertos S.A. is the Venezuelan state-owned national port operator that provides integrated port and intermodal logistics services through seven major ports and one dry port terminal. Its offerings cover vessel services (berthing, mooring, pilot services), cargo handling, storage, passenger and cruise services, customer services, and intermodal dry port operations for import/export commerce. Services are delivered directly at port facilities to shipping lines, import/export companies, and government agencies, supported by proprietary technologies including the Atlasoft Terminal Operating System and the CEMOP monitoring center.

Product overview

Bolipuertos S.A. (Bolivariana de Puertos) is a Venezuelan state-owned port operator managing 7 major ports and 1 intermodal terminal across the country. The company provides integrated port services organized around five core pillars: SERVICIO AL BUQUE (ship services), SERVICIO A LA CARGA (cargo handling), SERVICIO AL PASAJERO (passenger/cruise services), SERVICIO AL CLIENTE (customer service), and SERVICIOS PORTUARIOS (general port services). The operational portfolio includes Puerto Cabello, Puerto Internacional de La Guaira, Puerto de Maracaibo, Puerto Internacional de Guanta, Puerto El Guamache, Puerto de La Ceiba, and the Terminal Intermodal Puerto Seco Batalla de Araure. Supporting digital platforms include SISTEMA CLIENTE for client management and EXTRANET for external access. The port authority recently modernized its infrastructure with the Atlasoft Terminal Operating System and the Centro Estratégico de Monitoreo Portuario (CEMOP) for strategic monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servicio al Buque (Vessel Services) Port services for vessel reception, berthing, mooring, pilot services, and general ship assistance operations at all Bolipuertos port facilities. Targeted at shipping lines and vessel operators requiring efficient vessel turnaround.
• Servicio a la Carga (Cargo Services) Handling, loading, unloading, storage, and logistics services for cargo operations across all Bolipuertos port facilities. Targeted at import/export companies, agricultural producers, and shipping lines.
• Servicio al Pasajero (Passenger Services) Services for passenger vessels and cruise ship operations at Venezuelan ports, including the planned cruise development at La Guaira. Targeted at cruise lines and passenger vessel operators.
• Terminal Intermodal Puerto Seco Batalla de Araure (Dry Port) Dry port facility in Araure (Portuguesa state) providing container logistics, inland cargo consolidation, preventive maintenance programs for heavy machinery, and export coordination for agricultural products including sesame and coffee. Targeted at agricultural exporters and inland logistics operators connecting to maritime ports.
• Sistema Operativo Atlasoft (Terminal Operating System) Proprietary Terminal Operating System developed with 100% Venezuelan labor that enables real-time tracking of container locations and planning of loading and unloading processes. Targeted at port operations teams across the Bolipuertos network.
• Centro Estratégico de Monitoreo Portuario (CEMOP) Modernized strategic port monitoring center with state-of-the-art technology for real-time visualization of all port operations, integrating multiple platform systems for timely information delivery and planned AI application. Reinaugurated in August 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Puerto Cabello achieved record 617,698 tons mobilized and 42 vessels attended in single month (May 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Armada de MéxicocoreOthers · 14 July 2026Two Mexican Navy vessels arrived at La Guaira port delivering 341 tons of humanitarian aid for earthquake victims. International cooperation partnership during national emergency response.
• Guyana - Humanitarian AidcoreOthers · 12 July 2026Vessel Mega Mutti arrived from Guyana carrying humanitarian aid for earthquake-affected populations. Cooperation during natural disaster response.
• India - Transportation CooperationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Following President Delcy Rodríguez's international visit, Venezuela and India reaffirmed bilateral cooperation in transportation. Meeting between Transport Minister Jacqueline Faria and Indian Ambassador PK Ashok Babu to advance common interest work agenda.
• Brazil - Ministry of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Venezuela and Brazil strengthening bilateral cooperation in transportation, logistics, and integration. Meeting between Transport Minister Jacqueline Faria and Brazilian Secretary Alex Giacomelli with Ambassador Glivania Maria de Oliveira to advance shared development agenda.
• MSC VenezuelacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Meeting between Bolipuertos President Germán Gómez Larez and MSC Venezuela representatives (General Manager Kenneth Pedersen and Operations Manager Miguel Zabolotnyi) to strengthen alliances and promote maritime development. MSC is described as a first-tier shipping line with recent vessel arrivals to Venezuelan ports.
• Organización Internacional Ítalo-Latinoamericana (IILA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Minister Jacqueline Faria met with IILA Secretary General Giorgio Silli to promote strategic alliances for structural modernization plans benefiting public and commercial transport operations. Both parties reaffirmed commitment to technical cooperation in transportation infrastructure.
• INEA (Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuáticos)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Joint auditing process for ISPS certification and international compliance. Both institutions share the Virgen del Valle as their official patron. Collaboration on maritime safety, port protection, and nautical training.
• Venavega (Corporación Venezolana de Navegación)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Joint celebration of Virgen del Valle as patron saint. Collaboration on maritime routes including Cuba-ALBA route with vessel Manuel Gual. Both under Bolipuertos leadership.
• Viceministerio de Transporte AcuáticocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvaluation meetings on Plan Maestro 2025-2030 with supervision visits. Ministry-level oversight of infrastructure projects and port operations assessment.
• Inces (Instituto Nacional de Capacitación y Educación Socialista)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorker training and certification programs at port facilities. 39 Guamache port workers received certification in Integrated Tools for Conflict Resolution. Ongoing educational partnership for workforce development.
• CMA CGMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor global shipping line operating regular services to El Guamache and other ports. Recent arrival of CMA CGM Arica with 1,790.73 tons of merchandise. Partnership for cruise terminal development announced.
• Insopesca (Instituto Socialista de la Pesca y Acuicultura)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint supervision of fisheries exports from La Guaira including 34,000 tons of Tahalí exported to South Korea. Collaboration on seafood export logistics and quality certification.
• CARICOM NationscoreOthersCaribbean Community delivered 88 tons of humanitarian aid coordinated through Guyana. Includes contributions from Trinidad and Tobago, San Cristóbal y Nieves, San Vicente y las Granadinas, Belice, Santa Lucía, Antigua y Barbuda, and Haiti.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Terminal Investment Limited (TiL): TiL is MSC's port investment arm operating container terminals worldwide and a strategic partner to Bolipuertos (MSC Venezuela). It is a direct peer as a container terminal operator with similar liner-operator ties, comparable business model, and focus on Mediterranean, European, and emerging-market terminals.
• SSA Marine: SSA Marine operates container, bulk, and breakbulk terminals across the Americas. It is comparable to Bolipuertos in multi-port terminal operations and cargo handling services, particularly across bulk, container, and general cargo segments.
• APM Terminals: APM Terminals, the port-operating arm of Maersk, runs a global network of container terminals and inland depots. It is a direct peer to Bolipuertos in core container terminal operations, vessel servicing, and intermodal/cargo handling, although it is private-corporate rather than state-owned.
• International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI): ICTSI is a Philippines-based global container terminal operator with operations across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe. It is a direct peer to Bolipuertos as an integrated container terminal operator offering vessel, cargo, and intermodal services in emerging and frontier markets.

Regional players

• Port of Cartagena (Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena): Port of Cartagena is one of the largest container and cruise ports in the Caribbean/Latin American region, with operations in container handling, cruise tourism, and intermodal logistics. It is a regional peer to Bolipuertos' La Guaira and Puerto Cabello operations as a Caribbean container/cruise hub.
• Empresa Nacional de Puertos (ENAPU, Peru): ENAPU is the Peruvian state-owned port operator managing multiple terminals along the Pacific coast. It is a regional peer to Bolipuertos as a state-owned multi-port operator in Latin America with comparable operating model, though operating on a different coast and serving different trade corridors.

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: PSA International is one of the world's largest container terminal operators, running flagship hubs in Singapore and a global portfolio. It is comparable to Bolipuertos as a multi-port terminal operator providing vessel and cargo handling services, though at vastly greater scale and scope.
• DP World: DP World operates a global network of marine terminals and inland logistics hubs across six continents. It is comparable to Bolipuertos as a broad incumbent port operator with integrated terminal, cargo handling, and intermodal services, although it serves different geographies and a wider customer base.
• China Merchants Port: China Merchants Port is a major state-affiliated Chinese port operator with terminals across China, the Belt and Road, and the Caribbean. It is comparable to Bolipuertos as a large state-affiliated terminal operator with Belt-and-Road era investments in the Caribbean/Latin America and a similar strategic-port mandate.
• Hutchison Ports: Hutchison Ports is a major global container terminal operator with facilities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It is comparable to Bolipuertos as a multi-port terminal operator focused on container handling, berth operations, and value-added port services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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