Hanseatic Global Terminals agrees to take full ownership of one of the biggest container shipping hubs in the US
Hapag-Lloyd’s port and logistics subsidiary Hanseatic Global Terminals (HST) is to acquire Florida International Terminal (FIT), one of the largest gateways in the US for perishable cargo.
In a statement, Rotterdam-based HST said it had reached an agreement with FIT’s current owner, the Chilean shipping, logistics and port investment company Grupo Empresas Navieras, through its affiliate Agunsa Universales, to become the terminal’s sole owner.
“FIT is strategically located in Port Everglades, South Florida, serving one of the largest consumer markets globally,” it noted. “The terminal specialises in container and general cargo handling and provides direct connectivity to major highways and rail networks, ensuring efficient inland and intermodal transportation and access to the region’s hinterland.”
The move marks the latest chapter in HST’s recent expansion, which was identified as a strategic priority by Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, last year.
In March 2025s, it purchased 60 per cent of the shares in CNMP LH, which operates the Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, France, from Seafrigo Group.
Hapag-Lloyd’s terminal and infrastructure division adopted the name Hanseatic Global Terminals in mid-2024, having commenced operations as a stand-alone business unit one year earlier.
