MODERN LOGISTICS

What MODERN LOGISTICS does

Modern Logística (legal entity Modern Transporte Aéreo de Carga S.A.) is a privately held Brazilian integrated logistics company founded in 2012 by Gerald Lee, who previously helped structure Azul Linhas Aéreas. The company is headquartered in Jundiaí, São Paulo state, employs 251–500 people, and operates a six-node distribution center network (Jundiaí, Manaus, Goiânia, Campinas-Viracopos, Brasília, Recife) — most of which are co-located with major Brazilian airports and function as Air Cargo Terminals (TECAs).

The company's core differentiator is its ownership of a dedicated Boeing 737 freighter fleet (737-800BCF, 737-800NG, 737-400F, 737-300F), making it the only door-to-door logistics provider in Brazil with its own air fleet. This air capability is paired with a 6,000-vehicle road fleet covering 18 nationwide routes, multimodal transport registration (air, road, rail, sea under a single contract), and ANVISA-licensed cold chain storage and transport. The technology stack combines proprietary WMS, TMS, LMS, and ERP systems, surfaced operationally through My.MODERN Tracking (real-time cargo visibility with digital proof of delivery and automatic alerts) and the MODERN Control Tower (centralized monitoring). Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based air and road freight services, recurring/managed warehousing subscriptions, and managed multimodal contracts — with verticalized offerings across pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, perishables, e-commerce, consumer goods, and live animals.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, and retail/e-commerce clients, supplemented by GSSA and airline partnerships. The company is executing a two-phase international expansion: Phase 1 (launched August 2024) into Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay via ATC Aviation as GSSA, and Phase 2 targeting the United States and Mexico. To date, Modern has raised approximately $95 million in disclosed funding across a 2014/2015 round from DXA Investments and a 2020 $65 million private equity round led by H.I.G. Capital; a $200 million round was sought in 2019 but not confirmed.

Name

MODERN LOGISTICS

Legal name

Modern Transporte Aéreo de Carga S.A.

Website

https://modern.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Modern Logistics is a Brazilian integrated logistics provider founded in 2012, operating the country's only dedicated Boeing 737 freighter fleet alongside a 6,000-vehicle road network and six airport-adjacent distribution centers. It serves enterprise clients in pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, e-commerce, and perishables sectors across Brazil, Latin America, and (planned) North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking (4841), Air Transportation (481), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC), Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA)

Keywords

• Air cargo transport
• Integrated logistics services
• Multimodal distribution
• Cold chain logistics
• Warehousing fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Jundiaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air Cargo Transportation: Fractionated air cargo distribution across all Brazilian regions using own aircraft fleet and partnerships with major Brazilian airlines. Services include airport-to-airport, conventional road-air, express road-air, and dedicated road-air modalities.
2. Road Transportation: LTL (Less than Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) services with a fleet of 6,000 vehicles, including refrigerated trucks with advanced monitoring and tracking systems.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Logistics storage and aggregate services including automated inventory control, order processing and fulfillment, picking and packing, and specialized handling for sensitive products.
4. Multimodal Logistics: Integrated distribution combining air, road, railway, and maritime transport for optimized delivery speed, cost efficiency, and flexibility based on cargo characteristics.
5. Special Cargo Services: Transportation of dangerous goods (all 9 IATA classes), live animals, high-value items, fragile goods, and temperature-controlled shipments with specialized handling and certifications.
6. Sea-Air Services: Import cargo services combining sea freight to Brazilian ports with air transport to Manaus and other destinations, optimized for time-critical shipments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MODERN Logistics provides integrated door-to-door logistics services in Brazil, combining its own air cargo fleet (Boeing 737 series), a 6,000-vehicle road fleet, and six distribution centers into a single one-stop-shop contract. Core offerings include air cargo transport, road freight (LTL/FTL), warehousing with automated WMS, multimodal distribution (road/air/rail/sea), cold chain storage and transport, reverse logistics, customs DTA transit, and special cargo handling (dangerous goods, live animals, high-value items). Solutions are tailored to enterprise clients across pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, e-commerce, and consumer goods verticals.

Product overview

MODERN Logistics is an integrated logistics platform offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on its own air freight fleet combined with road transport, warehousing, cold chain, and customs solutions. The core portfolio includes multimodal distribution, air cargo transport, ground/road freight, cold chain storage, logistics warehousing with automated WMS, reverse logistics, strategic logistics projects, DTA customs transit, and special cargo handling. Key sub-products include My.MODERN Tracking (real-time cargo visibility), the MODERN Control Tower (central monitoring), and industry-specific solutions across pharmaceutical, cosmetics, electronics, automotive, perishables, e-commerce, and luxury sectors. The platform integrates road, air, and multimodal transport modes under a single contract and operational umbrella, positioning itself as a One Stop Shop for integrated logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• My.MODERN Tracking: Real-time tracking platform for monitoring all logistics operations from origin to final delivery
• MODERN Control Tower
• AMAZONAS CONECTADO
• Fast AIR
• MODERN | Medicamentos
• MODERN | Cosméticos
• MODERN | Tecnologia
• MODERN | Perecíveis
• MODERN | Automotivo
• MODERN | Consumo
• MODERN | E-Commerce
• MODERN | Animais

Products and services

• Air Cargo Transport (Transporte Aéreo de Cargas) Air cargo transport services including airport-to-airport, conventional road-air, express road-air, and dedicated road-air modalities, executed via MODERN's own Boeing 737 cargo fleet and partnerships with major Brazilian airlines. Designed for enterprise clients requiring fast nationwide distribution across Brazil's vast geography.
• Road Freight Transport (Transporte Terrestre) Road freight transport with FTL (Full Truckload) and LTL (Less than Truckload) services, refrigerated fleet capability, real-time tracking, routing optimization, reverse logistics, and recall management. Operated with a fleet of 6,000 vehicles covering 18 nationwide routes with capacity up to 20 tons per vehicle.
• Logistics Warehousing and Value-Added Services (Armazenagem Logística e Serviços Agregados) Logistics warehousing with automated WMS systems, inventory control, order processing and fulfillment, picking and packing, and specialized handling for temperature-sensitive, fragile, and high-value goods across six distribution centers in Brazil.
• Multimodal Distribution (Distribuição Multimodal) Integrated multimodal distribution combining road, air, rail, and sea transport, optimizing cost, transit time, and sustainability by selecting the optimal mode for each leg of the journey under a single contract.
• Cold Chain (Cadeia Fria) Specialized pharmaceutical cold chain storage and transport with advanced thermal control, real-time temperature and humidity monitoring, and ANVISA compliance for temperature- and humidity-sensitive medicines, vaccines, and health products.
• Intelligent Reverse Logistics (Logística Reversa Inteligente) Reverse logistics for product returns, repairs, recycling, and packaging reuse, with collection, classification, and processing operations through consumer, retail, and industrial channels.
• Logistics Projects and Strategic Planning (Projetos Logísticos e Planejamento Estratégico) Custom logistics project design and strategic planning including supply chain architecture, network design, fiscal engineering, distribution plans, and contingency planning for enterprise clients.
• DTA Customs Transit Transport (Transporte em Regime DTA) Customs transit service allowing non-nationalized air and road cargo to be transported through Brazil to internal customs stations, enabling flexibility and cost savings at preferred clearance locations.
• Special Cargo Transport (Transporte de Cargas Especiais) Specialized transport for dangerous goods, high-value items, fragile goods, perishables, live animals, and musical equipment, with all 17 IATA dangerous goods classes handled under certified protocols.
• Industry-Specific Vertical Solutions (Segmentos de Atuação) Industry-specific logistics solutions for pharmaceutical/veterinary, HPC/cosmetics, perishables, electronics, automotive, consumer/luxury, and e-commerce sectors, combining compliance, packaging, and tracking tailored to each vertical.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced delivery time through air cargo integration vs. road-only alternatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boeing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Modern Logistics participates in Boeing's Flight Operations Support Program, receiving visits from Boeing Safety Pilots for integration of best safety practices in aviation operations.
• ATC AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2024ATC Aviation appointed as GSSA (General Sales and Service Agent) for Modern Logistics in Latin America, handling sales and representation across the region.
• AJW GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2024AJW Group extended PBH (Power-by-Hour) contract with Modern Logistics in October 2024, providing aircraft parts and maintenance support.
• BBAM (Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBAM provides aircraft leasing for Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft, with aircraft delivered to Modern Logistics from BBAM fleet for fleet renewal program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FedEx: Global integrator with express air and ground network. Modern's CEO was previously FedEx Global VP. Competes indirectly through global reach and Brazilian operations, though not in dedicated freighter niche.
• DHL Express: Global integrator with strong Brazilian air and road footprint. Competes with Modern on cross-border express, though lacks dedicated mid-tier freighter operations tied to road distribution at scale.
• UPS: Global logistics integrator with significant Brazilian operations through UPS Airlines and ground distribution. Overlaps with Modern on enterprise contract logistics but operates broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Total Express: Brazilian e-commerce-focused logistics provider with national road network and warehousing. Comparable in B2B/B2C distribution, though Modern differentiates via air cargo capability.
• Tegma Gestão Logística: Brazilian logistics provider specializing in automotive and industrial contract logistics. Directly comparable in road transport and warehousing for enterprise automotive clients in Brazil.
• Latam Cargo: Latin America's largest air cargo carrier, operating dedicated freighters and belly capacity. Directly comparable to Modern as a scheduled and chartered air freight operator serving the same Brazilian and South American shipper base.
• Cargolux Airlines: European-headquartered all-cargo airline operating Boeing 747 freighters globally. Comparable as a dedicated freighter operator with specialized handling for pharma, dangerous goods, and high-value cargo.
• Azul Linhas Aéreas Cargo: Brazilian carrier with air cargo operations; Modern's founder Gerald Lee was involved in structuring Azul, creating direct operational and market overlap in Brazilian domestic air freight.
• Atlas Air: World's largest operator of Boeing 747 and 777 freighters on ACMI/charter basis. Directly comparable as a freighter leasing and operations specialist serving integrators and forwarders globally.
• Sequa Logística: Brazilian logistics company offering road transport, warehousing, and integrated distribution. Comparable domestic competitor in enterprise contract logistics across pharma, retail, and industrial sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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