As of August 1, SAAM Terminals will officially adopt the name of its parent company, Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) , the terminals and infrastructure division of Hapag-Lloyd , in order to enhance its global terminal network and service offering.
“We are delighted to announce the launch of our rebranding initiative and begin the formation of a Hanseatic Global Terminals regional office. SAAM Terminals will become Hanseatic Global Terminals, becoming a significant part of a global network of terminals driving operational excellence in North and South America,” said Mauricio Carrasco, CEO of SAAM Terminals.
This transition will establish the former SAAM Terminals as HGT’s regional office for Latin America. Similarly, SAAM Logistics and SAAM Extraportuarios will be renamed under HGT’s Inland Services business line , the company reported in a statement.
It is worth remembering that SAAM Terminals closed the sale of these assets to Hapag-Lloyd in 2023.
Hanseatic Global Terminals aims to expand from 22 port terminals to approximately 30 by 2030, evolving from a portfolio of terminals to a global terminal operator.
“We are excited about what the future holds. With our optimized portfolio and skilled workforce, Hanseatic Global Terminals is taking solid steps toward achieving our strategic vision. This rebranding marks a significant milestone on our path to becoming a leading global terminal operator by 2030,” said Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals.
With the announced change, SAAM Terminals’ Santiago, Chile facility will become the regional headquarters for Latin America under the Hanseatic Global Terminals brand, and will operate under the legal name Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America , SAAM Logistics and SAAM Extraportuarios will also operate under the Hanseatic Global Terminals brand, as part of their Inland Services business line. Their new legal names will be Hanseatic Global Terminals Chile Logistics and Hanseatic Global Terminals Chile Extraportuarios , respectively.
In addition, a makeover will be carried out on the facilities, workwear, offices, and digital assets such as websites and social media.
Processes and procedures will also be standardized and strengthened to ensure consistent, high-quality service worldwide, the document stated.
“Customers, shareholders, investors, and the communities where the company operates will continue to receive the company’s consistently high quality of service. Similarly, the role of the company’s people, teams, and support, as well as its unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and sustainability, will remain unchanged. This merger provides exciting new opportunities and continued service excellence globally,” he noted.
SAAM Terminals is a port services company, a subsidiary of Hanseatic Global Terminals. It operates 10 ports in Latin America, five of them in Chile.
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