San Vicente Terminal Internacional (SVTI) has posted strong results, doubling its container transfers in just one year. The growth was fueled by long-term customer volumes and a new Asia service from the alliance of Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, and HMM.
Alongside this performance, the terminal is rolling out a US$12 million investment plan to modernize equipment and strengthen safety and reliability. The upgrades include nine forklifts designed for pulp operations, 23 Terberg tractors with 80-ton capacity, seven 43-ton reachstackers, and a Liebherr LHM/600 mobile harbor crane with a 61-meter reach.
General Manager Juan Pablo Santibáñez said the new equipment will help SVTI serve customers more efficiently and consolidate its position in south-central Chile. “These upgrades reinforce our commitment to modernization and operational reliability,” he said.
The terminal also introduced South America’s most modern simulator for crane operator training. The tool is already helping improve consistency in operations.
All new equipment has completed commissioning and operator training. Deputy Manager of Maintenance and Civil Works, Cristian Díaz, noted that SVTI will continue to improve maintenance processes to guarantee safe and efficient service.
With these moves, SVTI strengthens its sustainable growth strategy while boosting capacity and competitiveness through state-of-the-art technology.
