International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said that its Argentina unit, TecPlata SA, is the first terminal in Buenos Aires to obtain a Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC) certification, highlighting the terminal’s use of the “highest standards of supply chain security.”
“Companies that achieve BASC certification demonstrate strict adherence to security and control management protocols, helping prevent illegal activities such as smuggling, drug trafficking, terrorism, and cargo theft,” Juan Pablo Trujillo, TecPlata chief executive officer (CEO), said.
BASC is an international nonprofit organization that promotes secure trade through cooperation with governments, regulatory agencies, and other global institutions.
“This certification, along with being part of the BASC network, strengthens TecPlata’s cooperation with customs and international organizations, enabling us to manage risks and secure trade without compromising border controls. It reinforces our mission to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable port operations aligned with the highest international standards,” Trujillo said.
ICTSI said that as a BASC-certified terminal, TecPlata enjoys greater trust from authorities, leading to smoother inspections and optimized port logistics processes.
The certification also reduces risks and costs through the implementation of strict security controls and secures TecPlata’s “stronger market positioning.”
“The certification further brings to the fore TecPlata’s position as a key player in Argentina’s logistics industry. It reaffirms the company’s commitment to transparency and security, ensuring more reliable operations for customers and stakeholders while fostering a safer and more efficient trade environment,” ICTSI said.
ICTSI has a 30-year franchise to operate the all-purpose port terminal in Buenos Aires since 2008. Built with an investment of $450 million, TecPlata is Argentina’s most modern container terminal with an initial capacity of 450,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) capacity, and capable of being extended of up to 1 million TEUs in the second phase.
