Your Operational Partner
at the Gateway to Antarctica
Maritime, logistics, aviation and Antarctic support services from Punta Arenas, Chile - one experienced partner for operations where failure is not an option.
Five integrated service lines, one point of contact
From vessel arrival to Antarctic resupply, every service is coordinated by a team that knows Southern Chile's waters, airspace and operating conditions.
Ship Agency
Full port and protecting agency support, from arrival to departure.
- Port & protecting agency
- Strait of Magellan transit coordination
- Crew & customs matters
Ship Chandlering
Provisioning and technical supply, delivered on schedule - via Amundsen.
- Food & provisions
- Technical supplies & spare parts
- Storage & temperature-controlled delivery
Antarctic Logistics
Cargo, customs and expedition support where logistics cannot fail.
- Cargo to/from Antarctica
- Warehousing & customs clearance
- Support to Antarctic stations
Aviation & FBO Services
Ground handling and coordination for crew, passengers and aircraft.
- Crew & passenger assistance
- Immigration & customs
- Jet A1 refueling coordination
Pilotage
Local navigation expertise through the region's most demanding waterways.
- Magellan Strait compulsory track
- Non-compulsory tracks
- Valparaiso-Cape Horn via Chilean fjords
Crew Handling · Bunkering · Chartering · Equipment Rental · Waste Management
Specialized capabilities delivered through the Shackleton's Way group of companies - Just Crew, Fast Cargo and Only Charter.
When operations take you to the world's most remote regions, experience matters.
Shackleton's Way combines local knowledge, maritime expertise and operational coordination to support vessels, crews, expeditions and organizations operating through Southern Chile and Antarctica.
Local Expertise
Deep knowledge of Punta Arenas, the Magellan Strait and Southern Chile.
Fast Response
Rapid coordination when schedules, weather and operational conditions change.
Integrated Support
Maritime, logistics, provisioning, aviation and operational services through one experienced partner.
Remote Operations
Specialized support for challenging environments and Antarctic operations.
Supporting operations where logistics cannot fail.
From cargo movements to station resupply, our Antarctic logistics team coordinates every detail so your expedition, vessel or institution can focus on the mission.
Difficult environments demand calm decisions, experienced teams and relentless execution.
“Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all.” - Ernest Shackleton, the philosophy behind how we operate.
Company founded in Punta Arenas to support Antarctic stations with equipment and provisioning.
Shackleton's Way Ship Agents formally established - expansion into ship agency, chandlering, crew handling and cargo logistics.
Integrated maritime, Antarctic and aviation operational support from Punta Arenas, with a team of 60+ in peak season.
Verified experience, not marketing claims.
Tell Us About Your Operation
Share your vessel, aircraft or expedition details and our team in Punta Arenas will respond with a coordinated operational plan.