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ICTSI highlights LatAm portfolio at Intermodal South America

dsuriba — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:03:46 +0000

ICTSI highlights LatAm portfolio at Intermodal South America dsuriba Thu, 05/29/2025 - 20:03

29 May 2025

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), led by its subsidiaries in the Americas, put up a united front at the 2025 Intermodal South America held at the São Paulo Expo in Brazil.

Teams from TecPlata, Contecon Manzanillo, Rio Brasil Terminal, Tecon Suape, Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana, Contecon Guayaquil, and Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce met with customers and industry partners to showcase the ICTSI Group’s growing footprint in the region. TecPlata’s rail connectivity in Argentina and Contecon Manzanillo’s role in Mexico’s logistics network were among the highlights of the delegation at the region’s most important key trade fairs for logistics, freight transport and foreign trade.

ICTSI’s participation reflects its continued commitment developing efficient and integrated logistics solutions that support trade growth across the Americas.

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Contecon Manzanillo, Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce receive largest boxship

dsuriba — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:00:45 +0000

Contecon Manzanillo, Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce receive largest boxship dsuriba Wed, 09/20/2023 - 14:00

25 September 2023

Maiden call of CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt at Contecon Manzanillo (left) on 21 August and Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce on 31 August. The ship is part of CMA CGM’s ACSA1 service, which calls key Asian ports such as Chiwan (Shenzhen), Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Ningbo and Shanghai. It continues its journey to Puerto Nuevo de Busan, Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Buenaventura, Callao, Posorja, Lázaro Cárdenas, Manzanillo, Yokohama, Puerto Nuevo de Busan, forging an indispensable trade link across continents.

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) marked a new operational milestone in Latin America with the arrival of CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt at Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA) in Mexico and Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce (SPIA) in Colombia.

The 396-meter-long vessel is the first of its size to operate a regular service in Latin America. Its arrival underscores the capabilities of CMSA and SPIA to efficiently handle larger vessels and stimulate economies of scale. CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt operates the Asia Central South America 1 (ACSA1) service, which connects Asia and Latin America.

“With the historic arrival of the CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt, Mexico is at the gates of a new era in maritime transport, increasingly larger ships that enhance economies of scale and cost optimization. We have prepared for this moment in recent years, designing and sizing our terminal to be able to serve these ships. It is our obligation to ensure that Mexican foreign trade has competitive and efficient maritime logistics," emphasized José Antonio Contreras, CMSA chief executive officer.

The vessel’s arrival at the Port of Manzanillo highlights Mexico’s position and impact on global trade and reflects CMSA’s commitment to contribute significantly to the national economy.

“As a strategic partner in the history of growth in Mexico, Contecon Manzanillo recognized the importance of its role as an engine of economic progress,” added Mr. Contreras.

For SPIA, the vessel’s arrival reaffirms the terminal’s position as the preferred terminal in the Colombian Pacific. SPIA’s capacity and the confidence of shipping lines in its infrastructure and service, has made the terminal the primary destination for the most important ships that arrive in Colombia.

“The arrival of this vessel represents an important step forward for SPIA in Buenaventura, Colombia, and in general, for Latin America. It demonstrates that SPIA has the experience, talent and optimal conditions that allow it to adapt to new port and maritime dynamics of the world, making our terminal visible for the arrival of future larger vessels,” explained Álvaro Otero, SPIA general manager.

ICTSI operates 32 terminals worldwide, eight of which are in the Americas region.

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Puerto Aguadulce CSR among the best in the Americas

dsuriba — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 14:45:15 +0000

Puerto Aguadulce CSR among the best in the Americas dsuriba Sat, 07/27/2019 - 22:45

29 July 2019

The Organization of American States (OAS) recently awarded the Puerto Aguadulce-COMPAS Foundation with the coveted 2018 Maritime Award of the Americas in Social Responsibility for Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce’s (SPIA) landmark initiative to uplift Colombians out of poverty.

The Foundation is the social responsibility arm of SPIA, a joint venture between International Container Terminal Services, Inc. and PSA International Pte. Ltd. at the Port of Buenaventura in Colombia.

SPIA bested other maritime gateways across the 35-nation OAS in North, Central, and South America, obtaining high scores for exhibiting best practices in social responsibility that produced measurable results and highly-sustainable impact.

The OAS Inter-American Committee on Ports cited SPIA’s leadership and commitment to sustainable development through its Emprendepaz Program, which supports local entrepreneurs and start-ups within the port’s hinterland communities in the Aguadulce Peninsula including three Black Community Committees (CCCN, in Spanish): Bajo Calima, Citronela and Córdoba-San Cipriano.

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, who lauded SPIA’s contributions to Colombia, said that the 2018 Maritime Award of the Americas “speaks of serious work – a commitment of the port not only to fulfill its commercial objectives, but to bring well-being to the entire community that surrounds them.”

Mr. Márquez adds: “A program like Emprendepaz is a fundamental tool in the search for equity, one of the pillars of our government. The possibility that community members can train and form their own ventures is the way to close the gaps that afflict our society and we can build a country with more opportunities for all.”

As a result and through the technical assistance of the Foundation, more than 385 families were integrated into the formal economy, creating 254 new jobs and 17 local startups during its implementation between November 2017 and April 2019. By promoting economic inclusivity, the program supported peace and reconciliation efforts within hinterland communities.

Of the 17 businesses that were created and/or strengthened through the program, five of them ventured into the service sector -- five in agriculture, two in gastronomy, two in arts (music and dance), two in traditional craftsmanship, and one in retail. In addition, the program achieved another milestone after planting 132 additional acres of Chinese potatoes, banana and cocoa, a 60 percent increase prior to implementation.

“Since the beginning, we have worked hand in hand with the neighboring communities, understanding their specific necessities and letting them define their own priorities. This way, we have been able to contribute to the achievement of their goals and created opportunities for their sustainable development and growth,” said Miguel Arturo Abisambra, SPIA General Manager.

The Puerto Aguadulce-COMPAS Foundation has invested more than COP700 million to empower its hinterland communities through its Emprendepaz program. Aside from SPIA, it received support from the United States Agency for International Development through ACDI–VOCA, a Washington-based nonprofit organization, and the Fishing and Farming Association of Pichidó.

Moreover, SPIA extends its social work in Colombia through a partnership with COMPAS S.A. (Associated Ports Corporation) to enable the Foundation to reach more communities in the country.

SPIA wins Americas’ highest port CSR honor. Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce (SPIA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s joint venture terminal in Buenaventura, Colombia was recognized by the Organization of American States (OAS) with the 2018 Maritime Award of the Americas in Social Responsibility for its Emprendepaz program, implemented by the Puerto Aguadulce-Compas Foundation. Since its launch in 2017, the Emprendepaz program was able to generate direct employment and create businesses for impacted stakeholders within SPIA’s host communities. (Photo credit: Creaciones Yandy)

About Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce S.A. (SPIA)
In July 2007, ICTSI concluded agreements to start the construction and development of a new multi-user container terminal at the Port of Buenaventura in Colombia. In September 2013, ICTSI entered into an agreement with PSA International Pte Ltd. to jointly develop and operate the container terminal and its ancillary facilities. Puerto Aguadulce is a last generation container terminal achieving high standards of productivity and safety in its operations. (www.puertoaguadulce.com)

About International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)
Headquartered and established in 1988 in Manila, Philippines, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is in the business of port operations, management and development. ICTSI’s portfolio of terminals and projects spans developed and emerging market economies in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. ICTSI has received global acclaim for its public-private partnerships with governments divesting of their port assets to the private sector. (www.ictsi.com)

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ICTSI Argentina launches operations: TecPlata, the most modern container terminal in Argentina, officially opens

dsuriba — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:07:20 +0000

ICTSI Argentina launches operations: TecPlata, the most modern container terminal in Argentina, officially opens dsuriba Wed, 04/10/2019 - 15:07

10 April 2019

TecPlata, the new container terminal located in Argentina’s Puerto de La Plata, recently began operations, with an opening ceremony that was attended by the vice governor of the province of Buenos Aires, the Minister of Production and several other national, provincial and municipal officials.

The opening rites were highlighted by the arrival of Jacarandá, a vessel of Log-In, a Brazilian shipping line specializing in door-to-door logistics solutions which recently signed an agreement with TecPlata, a subsidiary of Philippine-based port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI).

The arrival of the vessel, which has an overall length (LOA) of 218 meters and a cargo capacity of almost 38 tons, marked the start of Log-In’s fortnightly operations at the terminal.

“This a first step for the company, and we firmly believe that this will pave the way for new agreements with more operators to maximize our current installed capacity of 450,000 TEUs,” said Bruno Porchietto, TecPlata CEO. He added: “The terminal may also be expanded to twice its existing capacity to over 1 million TEUs.”

Referring to the start of TecPlata’s operations, he said: “This was a long-awaited milestone and, from hereon, our terminal will stand apart for its efficiency, competitiveness and transparency.”

TecPlata, an investment of US$450 million, is the most modern port in Argentina equipped with the latest infrastructure, equipment and computer systems in the industry. It is located only 60 kilometers from Buenos Aires, the country’s capital, and has a total area 41 hectares, 25 hectares of which have been allotted for containers.

Log-In’s Jacaranda berthed at Tecplata

About TecPlata
TecPlata, built with an investment of USD450 million on a 41-hectare site, is the most modern container terminal in Argentina. It has an initial capacity of 450,000 TEUs which may be expanded to over 1 million TEUs in the second phase of its planned development. Its marine access, wide turning basin and deep draft are competitive advantages which provide considerable savings in terms of time and operating costs.

About ICTSI
Headquartered and established in 1988 in Manila, Philippines, ICTSI is in the business of port operations, management and development. ICTSI’s portfolio of terminals and projects spans developed and emerging market economies in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. ICTSI has received global acclaim for its public-private partnerships with governments divesting of their port assets to the private sector.

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President Hernandez: New Puerto Cortes berth to position Honduras as regional logistics hub

bsamonte — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:11:52 +0000

President Hernandez: New Puerto Cortes berth to position Honduras as regional logistics hub bsamonte Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:11

Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez recently inaugurated the new Pier 6 facility of Puerto Cortes operated by Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana S.A. de C.V. (OPC), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), expected to further strengthen the country’s position as Central America’s premiere logistics hub.

The US$145 million greenfield development, which represents the first phase of OPC’s expansion work in Puertos Cortes, adds another 350 meters of quay to the existing 800 meters and depth of 14 meters.

OPC is now the only port in the Central America-Four (CA-4) region able to receive the largest box ships plying major trade routes in the Atlantic thanks to two of its new super post-Panamax cranes, which also increased the annual operational capacity of the terminal by 50 percent to 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

“Pier number 6 positions Puerto Cortés to be the leader of the region and the Caribbean," President Hernández said at the inauguration. "This is a moment in which we see dreams as something tangible.”

The president stressed further that OPC’s multi-dollar investment reflects the level of confidence of businesses towards the country’s vibrant economy, and is expected to generate more jobs and income for Honduran families: “These works fill us with pride, they bring us progress and generate more employment.”

Enrique K. Razon Jr., ICTSI chairman and president, who headed the ICTSI and OPC officers, underscored the importance of quality port infrastructure towards greater economic growth, and assured ICTSI’s support to contribute towards the growth of the Honduran economy: “The expansion work we see today is a clear demonstration of the support we have been getting to help us effectively and efficiently develop and run the terminal.”

Aside from the completion of this first phase, more large-scale projects are already in the pipeline for the coming years, Mr. Razon said, including the construction and expansion of the container yard, and implementation of advanced port technologies for greater efficiency.

“In all, I am proud to say that the investments have generated employment and development in Honduras and in Central America. We have delivered best industry practices in port management to a country with a vast potential and a dynamic leadership,” Mr. Razon adds.

Mariano Turnes, OPC chief executive officer, said that the commissioning of the new berth "puts Honduras at the forefront of the region.”

"With the start of operations of the new dock, Puerto Cortés will become the container terminal with the greatest capacity in the entire CA-4 region," he adds.

As of date, OPC has already invested more than US$250 million as part of its 30-year commitment in operating the Specialized Container and Cargo Terminal in Puerto Cortes.

Apart from the new quay cranes and berth, the Company also invested in the most important and modern Logistic Operations Center within a port terminal in Central America in June, adding to the array of world-class facilities and services that OPC offers.

Also present at the inauguration were Honduran First Lady Ana García de Hernández, Cortes Mayor Allan Ramos, other ministers of the Honduran government, Anders Kjeldsen, ICTSI head of the Americas, and officers and staff of OPC.

Ready for bigger ships. ICTSI Chairman and President Enrique K. Razon Jr. (left) shares a light moment with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and First Lady Ana Garcia Hernandez during a walk-through of the new Pier 6 at Puertos Cortes. The US$145-million greenfield development of ICTSI’s Honduran subsidiary, Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana S.A. de C.V (OPC) enables the largest box ships plying major trade routes in the Atlantic to be serviced without any infrastructure restrictions previously experienced in other Central America ports.

About Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC)
In February 2013, ICTSI, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), won the international bid for the design, financing, construction, maintenance, operation, and exploration of Specialized Container and Cargo Terminal in the Republic of Honduras. An important port in Central America, OPC is the only port in the CA-4 region – comprised of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua- allowing containers loaded from the Honduran port to arrive at US ports already pre-checked and with a lower risk rate, resulting in greater speed for dispatch processes aside from reducing costs at destination. (www.opc.hn)

About International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)
Headquartered and established in 1988 in Manila, Philippines, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is in the business of port development, management and operations. As an independent business with no shipping, logistics or consignee-related interests, ICTSI works and transacts transparently with any stakeholder in the port community. ICTSI’s portfolio of terminals and projects spans developed and emerging market economies in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. ICTSI has received global acclaim for its public-private partnerships with governments divesting of their port assets to the private sector. (www.ictsi.com)

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