TCBUEN S.A.

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TCBUEN S.A. is a private container terminal operator in Buenaventura, Colombia, majority-owned by APM Terminals since 2016. It handles up to 650,000 TEUs annually across shipping lines, importers, exporters, customs agencies, and transport operators.

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersBuenaventura, Colombia
Headcount251–500
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

TCBUEN S.A. firmographics

Firmographics

Name: TCBUEN S.A.
Legal name: TCBUEN S.A.
Website: https://tcbuen.com
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 251–500 employees
Short description: TCBUEN S.A. is a private container terminal operator in Buenaventura, Colombia, majority-owned by APM Terminals since 2016. It handles up to 650,000 TEUs annually across shipping lines, importers, exporters, customs agencies, and transport operators.
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TCBUEN S.A. industry classification

Industry

Product category: Port Terminal Operations
NAICS: Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)
SIC: Water Transportation (4400)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYTLAHAAAB
Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export)
Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Container Ports & Terminals (Container Handling)
SECONDARYTLAHAAAI
Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire)
Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Container Ports & Terminals (Container Handling)

Keywords

Container terminal operations
Port logistics services
Cold storage facilities
Vessel scheduling management
Cargo handling services

Where TCBUEN S.A. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Buenaventura
HQ country: Colombia
HQ region: Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

TCBUEN S.A. business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Container Terminal Operations: Port terminal services including container handling, storage, loading/unloading operations for import and export cargo
Cold Storage Facilities: Refrigerated storage (CAVA cold rooms) for perishable goods handling
Vessel Scheduling and Terminal Services: Vessel planning, cut-off management, and comprehensive terminal operational services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

TCBUEN S.A. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

TCBUEN S.A. operates a container terminal at the port of Buenaventura on Colombia's Pacific coast, providing vessel berthing, container loading/unloading, storage (including refrigerated CAVA cold rooms), vessel scheduling, truck gate appointments, customs clearance support, and digital customer services through its Easyport online portal. The terminal handles up to 650,000 TEUs per year across a 440m berth with 14m minimum tide depth, serving international shipping lines, importers, exporters, customs agencies, and transport companies.

Product overview

TCBUEN S.A. is a container terminal operator on Colombia's Pacific coast offering a unified port operations platform. The core offering combines physical terminal infrastructure (berthing, storage, cold storage) with digital services accessible through the Easyport customer portal. Key modules include Track & Trace for real-time container visibility, Vessel Scheduling with cut-off management, Truck Appointments for gate access, Online Billing and payment processing, and HSSE Induction training. The company also operates a Terminal Alerts notification system for proactive customer communication. All services are accessed through the Easyport platform which supports multiple user types including importers, exporters, customs agencies, shipping lines, and transport companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Container Terminal Operations Vessel berthing, container loading and unloading, stevedoring, and storage operations at the Buenaventura container terminal for international shipping lines, importers, exporters, customs agencies, and transport companies.
Container Storage

Quantifiable outcome

650,000 TEUs annual storage capacity
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use TCBUEN S.A.

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

TCBUEN S.A. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

TCBUEN S.A. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Cititrust Fideicomiso TCBUEN-DminorOthersFiduciary entity managing TCBUEN's bank accounts (Citibank account 5066403647 and Banco de Occidente account 030-88292-2) for customer payments and collections.
DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales de Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian customs authority operating within TCBUEN facilities for import/export documentation processing, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance verification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

TCBUEN S.A. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

PSA International: Global container terminal operator with deep operational expertise. Comparable as a broad incumbent with similar terminal operating business model, technology investment approach, and carrier relationships.
APM Terminals (parent network): Parent operator running 70+ terminals globally. Comparable as the broader portfolio company whose standards, technology stack, and carrier relationships TCBUEN leverages, while other APM Terminals facilities are internal comparables for performance benchmarking.
ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.): Global independent container terminal operator with Latin American presence. Comparable as a publicly listed port operator with a similar gateway terminal business model and container-focused service mix.
SSA Marine / Carrix: Large US-headquartered terminal operator with Latin American terminal investments. Comparable as a multi-region container terminal operator competing in gateway and Latin American markets.
DP World (global): One of the world's largest terminal operators. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing with APM Terminals across multiple Latin American and global gateway markets, including Pacific coast terminals.

Regional players

Terminal Puerto Arica (TPA): Container terminal on Chile's Pacific coast serving Andean and Southern Cone trade. Comparable regional peer competing for transshipment and South American Pacific gateway volumes within similar trade lanes.

Direct peers

Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura (SPRBUN): Competing multipurpose and container terminal operating in the same Buenaventura port complex. Same hinterland, same shipping line customers, similar service offerings, making it TCBUEN's closest intra-port rival.
Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena (SPRC): Colombia's leading Caribbean coast container terminal. Directly competes with TCBUEN for Colombia's containerized trade; both serve the same importer/exporter base but via different ocean trade lanes.
Contecar (Cartagena): Container terminal in Cartagena operated by APM Terminals' local subsidiary. Comparable as a sister Colombian gateway terminal on the Caribbean coast, often cited alongside TCBUEN for Colombian container volume allocation.
DP World Posorja: Deep-water container terminal on Ecuador's Pacific coast. Competes with TCBUEN for South American Pacific gateway container volumes serving Ecuadorian, Colombian, and regional hinterlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

TCBUEN S.A. compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance4 records

TCBUEN S.A. financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

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TCBUEN S.A. leadership team

Management profile

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TCBUEN S.A. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

TCBUEN S.A. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about TCBUEN S.A.

What does TCBUEN S.A. do?

Is TCBUEN S.A. a public or private company?

TCBUEN S.A. is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was TCBUEN S.A. founded?

TCBUEN S.A. was founded in -1. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is TCBUEN S.A. based?

TCBUEN S.A. is headquartered in Buenaventura, Colombia, in the Latin America region.

How does TCBUEN S.A. make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Container Terminal Operations are the primary driver. The others are cold Storage Facilities and vessel Scheduling and Terminal Services.

Who are TCBUEN S.A.'s main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are PSA International, APM Terminals (parent network), ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.), SSA Marine / Carrix and DP World (global). Terminal Puerto Arica (TPA) is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura (SPRBUN), Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena (SPRC), Contecar (Cartagena) and DP World Posorja.

Does TCBUEN S.A. have an API?

No public API is recorded for TCBUEN S.A..

What industry is TCBUEN S.A. in?

TCBUEN S.A.'s product category is Port Terminal Operations. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAAAB, Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export), with a secondary code of TLAHAAAI, Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire). Its NAICS code is 488310 and its SIC code is 4400.