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Industries Β· Logistics & Supply Chain

Chile's logistics market.
Margin is local.

For international freight forwarders, 3PL operators, and logistics technology platforms entering Chile's mining and agri-export supply chains.

Enter Chile

USD 80B+

Annual cargo flows

5

Major ports plus road and multimodal network

2–3 yr

Shipper contract cycles at major operators

80%

Of volume tied to mining and agri-export

Who we work with

Specific profiles. Clear pathway.

Enter Chile

International freight forwarder

Seeking direct Chile operations. Currently relying on third-party agents with no direct shipper relationships.

Enter Chile

3PL or contract logistics provider

Targeting mining or agri-export sector contracts. Requires local entity and certified sector-specific handling capacity.

Enter Chile

Logistics technology platform

Targeting Chilean enterprise shippers. Requires local presence and at least one local reference account before procurement engagement.

Where companies get stuck

Four obstacles. Each one compounds.

The patterns we see consistently in this sector β€” and how we eliminate them.

01

Established carrier relationships

Major shippers have multi-year contracts with existing carriers. Cold market entry without local backing doesn't move the needle.

Impact

No path to shipper engagement Β· procurement cycle missed Β· 2–3 years to next window.

How we solve it

We open relationships through sector networks before approaching shippers cold β€” and before the next contract cycle opens.

Our work in this sector

Three mandates. Each one specific.

Phase

What we do

Output

Strategy

Shipper segment mapping

We assess which shipper segments and cargo types align with your capabilities, and define the partnership or direct entry model that fits your timeline.

Structure

Entity & licensing setup

Chile legal and operational entity, customs agent and carrier licensing, and the local operational framework your team needs to operate.

Activation

Shipper introductions & pilots

We open introductions to target shippers and logistics managers, coordinate pilot engagements, and position for active RFP cycles.

Ready to assess your logistics entry?

The largest shippers in Chile lock in carriers for 2–3 years. Being present before the next cycle is the entry window.

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