What Hutchison Ports TIMSA does

Hutchison Ports TIMSA (legal name: Terminal Internacional de Manzanillo, S.A. de C.V.) is a multi-purpose container terminal operating at the Port of Manzanillo on Mexico's Pacific coast. A wholly-owned subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited through the Hutchison Ports division, TIMSA has operated at Manzanillo for 24 years (acquired by Hutchison Ports in 2001) and serves as a key gateway for Mexico's Pacific trade. The terminal spans 9.1 hectares with 1,700 meters of berthing across 3 public quay berths at 15-meter draft, supported by a 6.7-hectare external empty depot, 220 reefer connections, 6,025 m² of CFS warehouse capacity, and a full equipment fleet including mobile harbor cranes, RTG frames, reach stackers, and electric forklifts.

The company's service portfolio covers container handling and stevedoring, transshipment, intermodal transport (rail via Manex and truck via Dexcarga), refrigerated container services, LCL consolidation/deconsolidation, VGM weighing, and container repair through the on-site Container Care workshop. TIMSA's distribution model is primarily enterprise B2B, with direct commercial relationships with major shipping lines (Evergreen, COSCO, PIL, CMA CGM, WAN HAI), freight forwarders, customs agents, and end-use importers/exporters. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on container movements, storage charges, intermodal handling, and ancillary services, with pricing negotiated individually per client and service type.

The core technology stack is anchored by the proprietary SMARTPORT digital logistics platform (smartport.com.mx) with 20+ functional modules for container tracking, appointment scheduling, transport quotation, invoicing, and analytics. The stack is complemented by the MOBILEPORT mobile application (iOS and Android), the EVAPORT NLP chatbot on WhatsApp for 24/7 customer service, and the Dexcarga transport network. Infrastructure is hosted on Microsoft Azure. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, and operates under Hutchison Ports' SBTi-approved Net-Zero 2050 target. TIMSA is one of five Hutchison Ports Mexico business units, alongside ICAVE (Veracruz), LCT (Lázaro Cárdenas), EIT (Ensenada), and TILH (Hidalgo), enabling cross-terminal service coverage across Mexico's coastlines and inland intermodal hubs.

Name

Hutchison Ports TIMSA

Legal name

Terminal Internacional de Manzanillo, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://hutchisonportstimsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hutchison Ports TIMSA operates a multi-purpose container terminal at the Port of Manzanillo on Mexico's Pacific coast, serving major shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs agents, and importers/exporters through stevedoring, storage, intermodal, and digital logistics services on the proprietary SMARTPORT platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Container terminal operations
• Port logistics services
• Intermodal transportation
• Cargo handling services
• Maritime logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manzanillo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Stevedoring and Handling Services: Core revenue from loading/unloading containers from vessels, including cell-to-cell rearrangements, dock-to-yard transfers, and vessel-to-pier operations. Also includes cross-docking and transshipment services.
2. Container Storage and Warehousing: Charges for container storage in designated yards, including empty depot services. CFS (Container Freight Station) consolidations and deconsolidations for LCL cargo.
3. Rail and Truck Intermodal Services: Handling and transfer of containers to/from railway (FFCC - Ferrocarril) and federal trucking transport. Manex service for rail container transfers with integrated port maneuvers.
4. Refrigerated Container Services: Power supply and temperature monitoring for refrigerated containers (reefers) with 220 connections available.
5. Container Repair and Maintenance: Container-Care workshop provides repair and maintenance services for all types of maritime containers, operated through the Hutchison Ports network.
6. Digital Platform Services: SMARTPORT and MOBILEPORT platforms used for scheduling, tracking, billing and payment processing. Service fees applied per module and transaction type.
7. LCL Cargo Handling: Less-than-Container Load consolidation and deconsolidation services for cargo fractional shipments.
8. VGM Certification: Verified Gross Mass certification through calibrated weighing devices for regulatory compliance.
9. Urgent Maneuver Surcharge: Premium service charge for expedited cargo handling and vessel services upon client request.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Container terminal operations at the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico, providing loading and unloading, container storage, intermodal transfer (rail and truck), refrigerated container handling, weighing (VGM), and digital logistics management through the SMARTPORT platform, MOBILEPORT app, EVAPORT assistant, and Dexcarga truck network.

Product overview

Hutchison Ports TIMSA operates a multi-purpose port terminal in Manzanillo, Mexico with 24 years of experience, offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem centered on the SMARTPORT platform alongside the MOBILEPORT mobile application and EVAPORT AI virtual assistant. Physical operations include container handling, transshipment, intermodal services (rail, truck, LCL consolidation), refrigerated container management, and VGM weighing services. The SMARTPORT platform provides over 20 functional modules for container tracking, appointment scheduling, transport management, invoicing, notifications, and analytics. Transportation connectivity is enabled through the Dexcarga network, while the terminal infrastructure spans 9.1 hectares with 3 berths and supports major shipping lines including EVERGREEN, COSCO, PIL, CMA CGM, and WAN HAI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMARTPORT: Digital logistics platform for cargo management offering customers flexibility to operate their merchandise, request maneuvers online, settle services, and receive operational notifications.
• MOBILEPORT
• EVAPORT
• Dexcarga

Products and services

• Container Handling Services Core container terminal services including loading, unloading, transferring, and positioning of containers between vessels, yard storage, and inland transport modes at the Port of Manzanillo.
• SMARTPORT Customer-facing digital operations management platform that consolidates container tracking, appointment scheduling, electronic invoicing, and other terminal interaction modules for shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs agents, and importers/exporters.
• MOBILEPORT Mobile application that allows truckers, forwarders, and operators to access terminal services, schedule appointments, and manage container interactions from mobile devices.
• EVAPORT NLP-based virtual assistant (available via WhatsApp) that answers customer questions about terminal services, processes, and operations.
• Dexcarga Truck transport coordination network that connects shippers and forwarders with trucking capacity for inland container movement to and from the Manzanillo terminal.
• Manex (Rail Intermodal Service) Rail intermodal service at the terminal that moves containers inland via the FFCC railway network.
• Refrigerated Container Services Specialized handling, storage, and monitoring of refrigerated (reefer) containers for temperature-sensitive cargo such as food and agricultural products.
• VGM Weighing Service Weighing service that provides Verified Gross Mass (VGM) data for containers to comply with SOLAS regulations before vessel loading.
• Storage Services Yard storage of containers at the terminal, supporting dwell time between vessel discharge and inland pickup.
• Plus Service (Urgent Maneuvers) Premium service for urgent container maneuvers at the terminal, providing priority handling for time-sensitive moves.
• Electronic Revalidation Service Electronic revalidation service that allows customers to digitally revalidate documentation and processes through the SMARTPORT platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Combined global throughput of 90.1 million TEU across Hutchison Ports network in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DexcargacoreTechnology or IntegrationDexcarga is a logistics network platform for truck carriers and freight forwarders that simplifies freight transportation to and from Mexican port terminals. Hutchison Ports TIMSA integrates Dexcarga for transport quotation and coordination as part of its SMARTPORT platform offerings.
• Container CarecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContainer Care is the leading container maintenance and repair company in Mexico, operating under Hutchison Ports. Provides comprehensive repair and maintenance services for all types of maritime containers at the Manzanillo facility through an on-site workshop.
• Hutchison LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHutchison Logistics is a logistics services provider under the Hutchison Ports network that helps customers achieve greater clarity in planning, more effective execution, and more precise trading through supply chain rationalization.
• ICAVE (Internacional de Contenedores Asociados de Veracruz)coreOthersICAVE is another Hutchison Ports Mexico terminal operation (container terminal in Veracruz). Part of the 5 Hutchison Ports Mexico business units operating under unified terms and conditions.
• LCT (LC Terminal Portuaria de Contenedores)coreOthersLCT is the Hutchison Ports container terminal in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. Part of the 5 Hutchison Ports Mexico business units.
• EIT (Ensenada International Terminal)coreOthersEIT is the Hutchison Ports container terminal in Ensenada, Baja California. Part of the 5 Hutchison Ports Mexico business units.
• TILH (Terminal Intermodal Logística de Hidalgo)coreOthersTILH is an advanced logistics facility in Hidalgo that integrates cargo exchange between transport modalities, leveraging railway connectivity and Mexican interstate highways.
• LCMT (Lázaro Cárdenas Multipurpose Terminal)minorOthersMultipurpose terminal in Lázaro Cárdenas handling minerals, general cargo, vehicles, barges, and steel coils.
• ECV (Ensenada Cruise Terminal)minorOthersPremium cruise terminal in Ensenada, reinforcing its position as a major cruise destination in Mexico and the busiest port on Mexico's Pacific coast.
• TNG (Astillero)minorOthersShipyard facility specialized in vessel construction, repair, and maintenance including propulsion systems, steel renewal, and ballast water treatment plants.
• SMARTPORT PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationSMARTPORT is the proprietary digital logistics platform (smartport.com.mx) operated by Hutchison Ports Mexico for cargo management, service scheduling, tracking, and billing across all Hutchison Ports Mexico terminals.
• Microsoft Azure Cloud ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud computing infrastructure provider for Hutchison Ports' digital services including SMARTPORT and MOBILEPORT platforms.
• Kansas City Southern (Railway)coreTechnology or IntegrationRailway partner for FFCC (ferrocarril) container handling operations, allowing rail container programming and transfers through the Manex service.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DP World: Global port operator with terminals across multiple continents. Comparable business model of operating container terminals with integrated logistics services, competing for similar shipping line and BCO customers.
• International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI): Philippines-based global container terminal operator with terminals in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Direct comparable in business model and customer base (global shipping lines), with similar digital platform strategies.
• APM Terminals (A.P. Moller-Maersk): Global container terminal operator with a major Mexican presence. Competes with TIMSA for shipping line volume across multiple Mexican ports and offers comparable digital platforms and intermodal services.
• COSCO Shipping Ports: Global terminal operator owned by a major shipping line. Comparable in port operations and digital platform investments, and one of TIMSA's key customers (vertical integration risk/opportunity).

Direct peers

• TILH (Terminal Intermodal Logística de Hidalgo): Hutchison Ports' inland logistics facility in Hidalgo, Mexico. While focused on intermodal cargo exchange rather than marine operations, it serves as part of the same integrated Hutchison Mexico network and competes for related logistics spend.
• ICAVE (Internacional de Contenedores Asociados de Veracruz): Hutchison Ports' sister container terminal in Veracruz, Mexico. Operates under the same parent with identical service portfolio (container handling, storage, intermodal) targeting the same customer segments (shipping lines, forwarders, customs agents).
• LCT (Lázaro Cárdenas Terminal): Hutchison Ports' container terminal at Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán—a competing Pacific coast Mexican port. Same ownership, same operating model, comparable service stack, directly competing for Pacific shipping lane volume.
• EIT (Ensenada International Terminal): Hutchison Ports' container terminal in Ensenada, Baja California. Affiliated terminal within the same Hutchison Ports Mexico network offering virtually identical container handling and storage services.

Regional players

• SSA Mexico (SSA Marine): SSA operates the competing container terminal at Manzanillo port (alongside TIMSA). Same Mexican Pacific gateway, same shipping line customers, directly competing for transshipment and gate volume.

Emerging players

• Eurogate: European container terminal operator with growing international footprint. Comparable in container handling, intermodal services, and digital platform investments, though operating in different geographic markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/HutchisonPortsMéxico
• Facebookfacebook.com/HutchisonPortsTIMSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hutchison-ports-timsa

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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