• Press
  • HGT Latin America launched
  • Launch of Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America S.A. on August 1, 2025.
  • Hanseatic Global Terminals’ first-ever establishment of a regional office and brand expansion.

Hanseatic Global Terminals announces the launch of Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America, marking the brand’s first-ever regional expansion. This milestone represents a significant step in the company’s mission to strengthen its global terminal network and enhance service offerings worldwide.

With this launch, Hanseatic Global Terminals establishes its first regional headquarters in Santiago, Chile, which will serve as the operational hub for both North and South America.

Founded in 2024, Hanseatic Global Terminals is an independent entity within the Hapag-Lloyd Group, focusing on terminals and infrastructure. The creation of Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America S.A. also includes the incorporation of two new business units under its Inland Services division:

  • Hanseatic Global Terminals Chile Logistics S.A.
  • Hanseatic Global Terminals Chile Extraportuarios S.A.

The Inland Services units, along with the port subsidiaries, provide comprehensive port and logistics services to foreign trade players throughout the region.

“I’m proud to see the launch of Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America. It marks a significant step in the realization of our Strategy 2030 and our aspiration to serve our customers as a global terminal operator,” said Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals.

“Today, we move forward as Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America and become a vital part of a global network of terminals driving operational excellence across the Americas. We remain committed to delivering high quality service – now strengthened with access to a global network,” added Mauricio Carrasco, CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America S.A.

Looking ahead, the company is advancing toward its Strategy 2030: expanding from 21 to approximately 30 terminals globally and evolving into a global player in this industry. This regional unification opens new opportunities and reinforces the company’s dedication to operational excellence worldwide.

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About Hanseatic Global Terminals
Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) is a fully owned subsidiary of Hapag-Lloyd. Operating from Rotterdam, HGT manages a portfolio of stakes in 21 port terminals (one terminal under construction) and complementary logistics services across 11 countries and five continents, with plans to expand its stakes to over 30 terminals by 2030. Spanning key regions, its portfolio comprises port terminals and related logistics services operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America in Latin America and Florida (USA), and, in the booming Indian market, it is present through the container terminals, depots and rail business of J M Baxi, India’s largest integrated terminal and logistics provider. Additionally, HGT’s presence in strategic European hubs, such as Germany and the Mediterranean, enhances its global network and allows it to offer seamless, efficient logistics and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide.

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