Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma

Name

Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma

Legal name

Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma

Website

https://cepa.gob.sv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Airport Infrastructure Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities) (TLAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Port management services
• Airport operations
• Maritime cargo handling
• Air cargo terminal
• Passenger terminal services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Salvador

HQ country

El Salvador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Operations: Revenue from cargo handling fees, dockage fees, storage fees, and related port services at Puerto de Acajutla and Puerto de La Unión.
2. Parking Services: Revenue from General and VIP parking facilities at airports with tiered pricing based on duration.
3. VIP Lounge Services: Premium passenger services including VIP lounge access, expedited check-in, and baggage handling at $35 per person.
4. Commercial Concessions: Revenue from renting commercial spaces to airlines, retail operators, restaurants, car rental companies, and other businesses at airport and port facilities.
5. Public-Private Partnerships: Revenue and cost-sharing arrangements through APP (Asocia Público Privado) projects including air cargo terminal and Union Portuaria del Pacífico.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CEPA operates El Salvador's strategic port and airport infrastructure as a government autonomous institution. It manages two international airports (Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador SOARG and Aeropuerto Internacional de Ilopango), one aerodrome (El Jagüey), and two seaports (Puerto de Acajutla and Puerto de La Unión), delivering passenger handling, cargo operations, vessel and container services, and complementary services such as VIP lounges, parking, and commercial concessions.

Product overview

Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA) is a government autonomous institution managing El Salvador's strategic air and maritime infrastructure. The organization operates a platform-based portfolio consisting of four main facilities: two international airports (Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador SOARG and Aeropuerto Internacional de Ilopango), one aerodrome (El Jagüey), and two seaports (Puerto de Acajutla and Puerto de La Unión). These core infrastructure assets are supported by digital services including flight tracking (FIDS), container tracking, ship announcement systems, and work programs. CEA also offers premium passenger services such as VIP lounges, parking facilities, and cargo handling. The institution operates under a public-private partnership model for certain operations like the Air Cargo Terminal and is implementing strategic projects including the future Aeropuerto del Pacífico and modernizations to existing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sueños a Bordo: Cultural and educational program for children operated at the Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador
• CEPA Verde

Products and services

• Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador (AIES-SOARG)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4 million passengers served at international airport, with 7% growth in early 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Yilport Holding Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Major strategic partnership for Union Portuaria del Pacífico project. Yilport Holding Inc. committed to invest US$1,615 million to modernize Puerto de Acajutla and activate Puerto de La Unión, representing the largest private infrastructure investment in the country's logistics sector.
• Aeropuerto de AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Twinning agreement signed between Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador and Atlanta airport, enabling knowledge sharing and best practice exchange between the facilities.
• COCESNAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint efforts to promote and develop the aviation sector of El Salvador, coordinating on air navigation and aviation safety matters.
• ACI-LAC (Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CEPA welcomed as member of the international airport association, gaining access to industry best practices, benchmarking, and networking with other Latin American and Caribbean airports.
• IATAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024El Salvador hosted IATA Aviation Day, with CEPA participating in the international aviation event that brings together industry leaders and showcases the country as a regional aviation hub.
• Imprenta NacionalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Cooperation agreement for printing and publication services supporting institutional communications.
• Aerocluster El SalvadorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CEPA collaborates with the national aviation and aerospace cluster to promote and develop the sector in El Salvador.
• PNUD (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic agreement signed for the reactivation of Puerto de La Unión, leveraging UN development expertise and resources for port revitalization.
• Iberia AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Agreement with Iberia for tourist promotion of El Salvador in Europe as part of efforts to boost European tourism to the country.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DP World: DP World is a global port operator with terminals across the Americas, including significant Latin American exposure. Comparable to CEPA's maritime operations as a port operator leveraging PPP/ concession structures, container handling, and cargo growth — though at vastly larger scale.
• Aena: Aena is the world's largest airport operator by passenger numbers, managing 46+ airports in Spain and internationally. It is highly comparable to CEPA as a multi-airport state-influenced operator generating revenue from tariffs, commercial concessions, parking, and VIP services — though at far greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: The Port Authority of NY/NJ operates a portfolio of airports (JFK, Newark, LaGuardia), seaports, tunnels, and bridges under a bi-state government mandate. Highly comparable to CEPA's multi-modal state-authority model, with similar revenue mix of tariffs, concession rents, parking, and infrastructure investment.
• Hutchison Ports: Hutchison Ports is one of the world's largest port investors and operators, with a strong presence in the Americas (e.g., Panama, Bahamas). Comparable to CEPA as a global port operator focused on container terminal concessions, especially relevant given Yilport's entry into El Salvador under a similar PPP/concession model.
• Aéroports de Paris (ADP / Groupe ADP): Groupe ADP operates Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, and a global network of airports; it is also an active CEPA partner (interested in AIES expansion). It is comparable as a publicly-regulated multi-airport infrastructure operator leveraging tariffs, real estate, and retail concessions.
• Singapore PSA International: PSA International operates one of the world's largest port networks, including Singapore and joint ventures across Asia/Europe. Comparable to CEPA's Puerto de Acajutla operations as a container terminal operator focused on throughput volume, trans-shipment, and concession economics at a sovereign-linked port.

Regional players

• COCESNA: COCESNA is the Central American Corporation for Air Navigation Services, coordinating air traffic across six Central American countries. CEPA's strategic partner and directly comparable as a regional, state-backed aviation infrastructure organization serving the same Central American airspace and route network.
• ENAPU (Empresa Nacional de Puertos del Perú): ENAPU is Peru's state-owned port operator managing terminals along the Pacific coast. Directly comparable to CEPA's Puerto de Acajutla and Puerto de La Unión as a Latin American government port authority operating multiple terminals with similar tariff structures, cargo handling, and modernization mandate.
• Autoridad Marítima de Panamá: Panama's maritime authority oversees the country's ports and shipping registry including the Panama Canal-adjacent facilities. Comparable to CEPA as a regional government port/maritime regulator and operator in Central America competing for the same Pacific trans-shipment cargo flows.

Others

• Yilport Holding Inc. Yilport Holding is CEPA's strategic partner investing US$1.615 billion in the Union Portuaria del Pacífico to modernize Puerto de Acajutla and activate Puerto de La Unión. While a partner rather than competitor, Yilport is a directly relevant industry peer and infrastructure counterparty whose terminal operating model informs CEPA's PPP framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CEPASV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CEPASV
• Facebookfacebook.com/cepa.sv
• Instagraminstagram.com/cepa_sv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cepasvoficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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