Terminal Puerto Coquimbo S.A.

What Terminal Puerto Coquimbo S.A. does

Terminal Puerto Coquimbo S.A. (TPC) is a privately held Chilean corporation operating the multi-purpose port terminal of the Coquimbo Region since 2012. The company runs three berthing sites on the Coquimbo waterfront (Avda. Costanera 600), located 4 km from the Ruta 5 Norte highway, handling bulk minerals, containerized cargo, and cruise vessel operations. Its specialized equipment includes RAM Revolver container-flipping spreaders for sustainable bulk mineral transfer and negative-pressure mineral storage warehouses with real-time PM10/PM2.5 air quality monitoring to manage dust emissions near residential areas. TPC also holds ISPS Code certification from the International Maritime Organization.

The company's customer base spans three primary verticals: mining exporters (anchored by Codelco and Trafigura using specialized bulk mineral handling); horticultural and fruit exporters (leveraging the Systems Approach for North American transit, supported by Fedefruta, ProChile, SAG, and Frutas de Chile); and cruise tourism (with passenger throughput doubling over five years). Revenue is generated transactionally through published tariff schedules covering cargo handling, cruise terminal services, berthing, and logistics planning. The TPC PRO web portal (webpro.tpc.cl) exposes shipping planning and tariff documents to clients. GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven, with key account coverage across shipping lines, cruise operators, and exporters.

TPC initiated construction of the Puerto de Coquimbo Modernization Project in November 2020, adding a new multipurpose wharf (site 3) and reinforcing existing sites 1 and 2 to materially expand cargo transfer capacity. The company is governed by a Board led by Chairman Fernando Reveco Santander and operates under General Manager Laura Chiuminatto Fuchs with a 61-person team. Strategic partners include Ultramar (core stevedoring operator), EPCO (port authority), Capitanía de Puerto de Coquimbo, regional government ministries, Universidad Católica del Norte, and the Port Logistics Community (CLPC).

Name

Terminal Puerto Coquimbo S.A.

Legal name

Terminal Puerto Coquimbo S.A.

Website

https://tpc.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Terminal Puerto Coquimbo S.A. is a privately held Chilean port terminal operator in Coquimbo that provides bulk mineral handling, container cargo, and cruise tourism services to mining companies, fruit exporters, and cruise lines in northern Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB), Cruise Terminal Operations & Management (TLAHAEAA), Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities) (TLAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Port terminal services
• Cargo handling operations
• Cruise tourism services
• Bulk mineral exports
• Fruit export logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Coquimbo

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Port Cargo Handling Services: TPC generates revenue through handling charges for cargo transfer operations including bulk minerals, containers, and general cargo. Services include berthing, loading/unloading, and storage.
2. Cruise Terminal Services: Revenue from cruise ship terminal services including berthing, passenger services, and related port infrastructure access for cruise vessels visiting Coquimbo.
3. Logistics and Planning Services: Shipping planning, tariff-based service fees, and logistics coordination services published through official documents (Manual de Servicios, Tarifas, Planificación Naviera).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Terminal Puerto Coquimbo S.A. operates a multi-purpose port terminal in Coquimbo, Chile, providing integrated cargo handling services for bulk minerals, containers, and general cargo, plus cruise tourism services for international cruise lines. The company delivers berthing, loading/unloading, storage, and shipping planning services through three berthing sites, serving mining, horticulture/fruit export, and tourism industries across the Coquimbo Region.

Product overview

Terminal Puerto Coquimbo S.A. operates as a multi-purpose port terminal serving the Coquimbo Region of Chile. The company's core offering is integrated port services encompassing cargo handling (containers, bulk minerals, general cargo) for the mining, horticulture, and fruit export industries, alongside cruise tourism operations. The terminal operates three berthing sites with modern equipment and infrastructure. Client-facing services are delivered through the TPC PRO web portal for shipping planning, tariffs, and documentation. A major modernization project is underway to expand capacity with a new multipurpose wharf (site 3) and reinforce existing infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cargo Handling Services
• Cruise Tourism Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Operational downtime less than 5%, demonstrating high reliability
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UltramarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUltramar operates as a port services company providing stevedoring, cargo handling, and related port operations at TPC. Their Coquimbo branch manager participates in joint safety events. Ultramar is the operational partner handling physical cargo and port services at Terminal Puerto Coquimbo.
• Seremi de la Mujer y Equidad de GénerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry office that supports the 'Mujeres en el Puerto' program, providing institutional backing for initiatives promoting women's participation in the port industry. Involved in organizing conversatorios and educational events.
• Seremi del Trabajo y Previsión SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry supporting the 'Mujeres en el Puerto' program focused on labor inclusion and women's participation in the maritime-port sector.
• Seremi de EducaciónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment education ministry supporting the 'Mujeres en el Puerto' program, connecting port career opportunities with students in the Coquimbo region.
• Seremi de Economía, Fomento y TurismocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry that supports TPC's tourism and economic development initiatives. Participates in cruise season events and port development forums, presenting on regional economic opportunities for women.
• Seremi de Transporte y TelecomunicacionesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry contributing to the 'Mujeres en el Puerto' program with presentations on women's participation in the transport sector.
• Servicio Local de Educación Puerto CordilleraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education service that collaborated in the first 'Mujeres en el Puerto' conversatorio, delivering awards to women port workers who are former students of public education in Coquimbo.
• Municipalidad de CoquimbocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoquimbo municipality is a key partner in community programs and the cruise tourism ecosystem. Co-sponsored the Expo Emprendedores Costanera de Coquimbo and hosts the second 'Mujeres en el Puerto' conversatorio. Collaborates on local economic development initiatives.
• Capitanía de Puerto de CoquimbocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean maritime authority (direct subordinate of the Chilean Directorate of the Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine - DIRECTEMAR) that regulates port operations and security. Participates in TPC's Paritary Committees and provides operational and security oversight.
• Universidad Católica del NortecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catholic University of the North (UCN) collaborates through its Marine Sciences Faculty in the 'Mujeres en el Puerto' program, with academics presenting on STEM careers and marine science research. A key academic partner for port development and research.
• Universidad Santo TomásminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanto Tomás University participates in the 'Mujeres en el Puerto' program supporting educational and career development initiatives for women in the port industry.
• SercoteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSercotec (Servicio de Cooperación Técnica) co-organized the Expo Emprendedores Costanera de Coquimbo with TPC and the Municipality of Coquimbo. Participants were entrepreneurs from the upper areas of Coquimbo who were part of the Sercotec-TPC Entrepreneurship School.
• Empresa Portuaria de Coquimbo (EPCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPCO is the port authority of Coquimbo and a key partner in port operations and development. TPC operates as the concessionaire terminal under EPCO. EPCO participates in TPC community events, safety committees, and the Expo Emprendedores.
• FedefrutacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFedefruta (Chilean Fruit Producers Federation) co-organized the Regional Fruit Producers Encounter with TPC and ProChile, celebrating the 115th anniversary of the Agricultural Society of the North. TPC's Commercial Deputy Manager presented on port development as a solution for horticultural exports.
• ProChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProChile (Chile's export promotion agency) co-organized the Regional Fruit Producers Encounter with TPC and Fedefruta. ProChile promotes Chilean fruit exports internationally and supports TPC's positioning as an efficient export gateway.
• SAG (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAG (Agricultural and Livestock Service) participated in the logistics encounter organized by TPC and CLPC, presenting on phytosanitary requirements and the Systems Approach for fruit exports to North America.
• Frutas de ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrutas de Chile (formerly ASOEX) participated in the TPC-CLPC logistics encounter, presenting on the Systems Approach and export opportunities for Chilean fruits through the Port of Coquimbo.
• Comunidad Logística Portuaria de Coquimbo (CLPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLPC is the Port Logistics Community of Coquimbo, a collaborative body bringing together port stakeholders. TPC works jointly with CLPC on logistics encounters with over 50 key actors in the logistics and horticultural export sector.
• Instituto de Seguridad del Trabajo (IST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIST collaborated with TPC to organize the Paritary Committees Encounter (Encuentro de Comités Paritarios), bringing together safety committees from Teck Carmen de Andacollo, EBCO, TPC, Ultraport, and Belfi to share best practices in workplace safety and accident prevention.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SAAM (Sudamericana Agencias Aéreas y Marítimas): SAAM is one of the largest port terminal operators in Chile and the Americas, operating container and multipurpose terminals across multiple countries. It is directly comparable to TPC as a Chilean port concessionaire handling container, bulk, and general cargo with a multi-terminal portfolio.
• San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI): STI is the largest container terminal in Chile, located at the Port of San Antonio, handling the majority of Chile's containerized trade. It competes with TPC for trans-Pacific container flows serving Chilean exporters and is comparable in core container terminal operations but at substantially greater scale.
• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.): ICTSI is a global port operator with a strong emerging-markets portfolio, operating container and multipurpose terminals across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. It is comparable to TPC as a terminal operator/concessionaire model in emerging-market gateway ports with mixed cargo profiles.

Regional players

• Portonave (Terminal Naval de Vela) - Brazil: Portonave is a multipurpose South American terminal operator in Brazil handling containers, bulk, and general cargo under a private concession. It is comparable to TPC as a regional Latin American multipurpose terminal concessionaire serving mining, agribusiness, and general trade.

Direct peers

• Terminal Puerto Arica (TPA): TPA operates a multipurpose terminal in Arica in northern Chile under a concession model, serving Bolivian and Chilean trade flows including mining bulk, containers, and reefers. It is directly comparable to TPC in geography, cargo mix, and concessionaire structure.
• Ultramar (Agencias Universales): Ultramar is both TPC's operational partner (handling stevedoring at the Coquimbo terminal) and a Chilean port services and shipping agency operating its own terminal concessions. It is comparable to TPC as a regional port services operator in Chile with shared customers and overlapping crew.
• Antofagasta Terminal Internacional (ATI): ATI is a multi-purpose port terminal in northern Chile specializing in mining bulk cargo and container exports, with a similar concessionaire model and customer mix anchored by mining majors. It is highly comparable to TPC in cargo profile, regional gateway positioning, and ISPS-compliant operations.
• Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI): ITI operates a multipurpose terminal in Iquique serving northern Chile's mining export trade and South American regional container flows. Like TPC, it is a regional Chilean terminal concessionaire competing for mining bulk, container, and reefer cargo in northern Chile.
• Puerto Ventanas S.A. Puerto Ventanas is a Chilean multipurpose port operator handling bulk minerals, containers, and general cargo with its own concession. It is directly comparable to TPC in cargo mix, Chilean regulatory environment, and customer base of mining and industrial exporters.

Others

• Empresa Portuaria de Coquimbo (EPCO): EPCO is the state-owned port authority for the Port of Coquimbo and the grantor of TPC's concession. It is comparable as the governing entity overseeing the same berths and infrastructure that TPC operates, providing regulatory and counter-party context to TPC's concession economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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