Ultramar Agencia Marítima

Ultramar Agencia Marítima is a Chilean company whose core business is port agency services, representing international shipping lines and participating in port concessions. Founded in 1952 by German-born, Chilean-naturalized ship captain Albert von Appen, the company began as a representative for German shipping companies Hamburg-Amerika Linie and Norddeutscher Lloyd. It opened its own office in Arica in 1955, marking the start of its maritime agency operations. In 1956, Ultramar was appointed as representative for the German airline Lufthansa, leading to the inauguration of direct Lufthansa flights to Chile. Over the following decades, Ultramar expanded nationally and internationally, becoming the parent company of a conglomerate spanning logistics and shipping representation. Today, Ultramar operates through various subsidiary offices and has formed alliances with global shipping lines such as Hyundai Merchant Marine. It also holds concessions for ports including the Terminal Pacífico Sur in Valparaíso (TPS). In early 2024, Ultramar acquired 70% of the shares of the Dutch group S5, further expanding its global market reach. The company remains owned by the Von Appen family and is headquartered in Valparaíso, Chile.

Ultramar Agencia Marítima was founded in 1952 by Albert von Appen, a German ship captain who became a Chilean citizen. The company initially served as a representative for the German shipping companies Hamburg-Amerika Linie and Norddeutscher Lloyd. In 1955, Ultramar opened its own office in the city of Arica, initiating its maritime agency business. The following year, in 1956, Ultramar was designated as the representative for the German airline Lufthansa, which led to the inauguration of direct Lufthansa flights to Chile. Over the subsequent years, Ultramar continued its expansion both nationally and internationally. It evolved into the parent company of a conglomerate of businesses ranging from the logistics sector to shipping representation. Today, Ultramar operates through various subsidiary offices. In early 2024, it acquired 70% of the shares of the Dutch group S5, which allowed it to expand its market globally. The company remains owned by the Von Appen family and is headquartered in Valparaíso, Chile.

• 2024

  Acquired 70% of shares of Dutch group S5, expanding globally.

• 1956

  Appointed representative for Lufthansa, leading to direct flights to Chile.

• 1955

  Opened own office in Arica, starting maritime agency business.

• 1952

  Founded by Albert von Appen as representative for Hamburg-Amerika Linie and Norddeutscher Lloyd.

Leading Chilean maritime agency and logistics conglomerate with global alliances and port concessions.

Product categories. Port agency services · Shipping line representation · Logistics services · Port concessions

1. 1Ultramar Agencia Marítima - Wikipedia (Spanish)es.wikipedia.org
2. 2Wikidata entrywikidata.org