What Santos Brasil does

Santos Brasil Participações S.A. is a Brazilian port and logistics operator founded in 1997 that originated from the Tecon Santos container terminal lease and now operates a vertically integrated platform spanning container terminals, vehicle terminals, general cargo facilities, liquid bulk terminals, customs logistics centers, and distribution centers across São Paulo, Santa Catarina, Pará, Maranhão, and Rio Grande do Sul. The company operates the largest container terminal in Latin America (Tecon Santos, 2.7 million TEU annual capacity, 620,000 m²) and the largest vehicle terminal in Brazil (TEV, 300,000 vehicle capacity annually), collectively handling 17% of Brazil's containerized cargo and 36% of Porto de Santos' container movement. Its technology stack is built on the OPUS Terminal Operating System from CyberLogitec deployed across three container terminals, augmented by proprietary OCR systems, the SAV vehicle scheduling platform, custom WMS, biometric automated gates, and the 'Integra Aqui' API integration layer for enterprise customers. Digital products include the Santos Brasil customer app and the Caminho Ágil driver app with geolocation-based check-in.

Santos Brasil generates revenue primarily through transaction-fee-based port operations across five streams: container terminal handling (Tecon Santos, Tecon Imbituba, Tecon Vila do Conde), integrated logistics services (CLIA customs centers, distribution centers, 100+ truck road transport, in-house logistics), vehicle terminal operations at TEV, general cargo operations at TCG Imbituba and Saboó terminals, and liquid bulk fuel handling at three Itaqui terminals. The customer base of 9,400+ spans shipping lines (armadores), importers, exporters, freight forwarders, customs agents, automotive manufacturers (Mercedes-Benz case), chemicals/polymers (Covestro), and fertilizer companies (AgroCP). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated relationship teams at each terminal, supported by a digital customer portal, mobile apps, and supplier APIs. Pricing is quote-based with publicly available price tables for terminals. The company was acquired by CMA CGM Group in 2025 and exited B3's Novo Mercado segment, transitioning from a publicly traded Brazilian operator to a subsidiary of one of the world's largest shipping conglomerates.

Name

Santos Brasil

Legal name

Santos Brasil Participações S.A.

Website

https://santosbrasil.com.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Santos Brasil is a Brazilian port and logistics operator running the largest container terminal in Latin America (Tecon Santos), the largest vehicle terminal in Brazil (TEV), three liquid bulk terminals, and integrated distribution centers, serving 9,400+ customers across shipping, automotive, and import/export segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Terminal Services & Operations (Stevedoring, Sampling, Weighing, Blending) (TLAHABAO), Project Cargo / Heavy-Lift Terminals (OOG, Oversized, Modules) (TLAHADAB), Machinery & Industrial Equipment Terminals (TLAHADAF), Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH)

Keywords

• Container terminal operations
• Port logistics services
• Vehicle terminal handling
• Liquid bulk storage
• Integrated supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Vila Olímpia

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Terminal Operations: Port terminal operations for container handling including loading/unloading, yard storage, customs-bonded storage, cross-docking, labeling and sealing, direct stuffing, railway operations, and reefer container management at three terminals (Tecon Santos, Tecon Imbituba, Tecon Vila do Conde).
2. Integrated Logistics Services: End-to-end logistics from port to e-commerce including CLIA (Customs Industrial Logistics Centers) operations, distribution centers, road transportation with own fleet of 100+ trucks, and in-house logistics solutions.
3. Vehicle Terminal Operations: Vehicle handling operations at TEV (Terminal de Veículos) including import/export of light and heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery, and break bulk cargo, with capacity for 300,000 vehicles annually.
4. General Cargo Terminal Operations: General cargo and project cargo operations at TCG Imbituba and Saboó terminals, handling steel, transformers, wind turbine blades, cellulose, and other non-containerized cargo.
5. Liquid Bulk Terminal Operations: Receipt, storage, and dispatch of fuels (diesel, gasoline, biofuels) at three liquid bulk terminals in Itaqui (MA), with initial capacity of 54,000 m³ expanding to 201,000 m³ by 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Santos Brasil operates container terminals, the largest vehicle terminal in Brazil, general cargo terminals, and liquid bulk terminals, providing integrated logistics services from port to e-commerce. Its port operations cover container loading/unloading, customs-bonded storage, cross-docking, reefer management, vehicle import/export (300,000 vehicles/year), fuel storage, and project cargo, while its logistics arm provides warehousing, distribution centers, in-house logistics at customer sites, and road transportation with an owned fleet of 100+ trucks.

Product overview

Santos Brasil operates a vertically integrated port and logistics platform with three container terminals (Tecon Santos, Tecon Imbituba, Tecon Vila do Conde), vehicle terminal (TEV), general cargo terminals (TCG Imbituba, Saboó I/II), and liquid bulk terminals (TGL Itaqui). The logistics division includes two CLIA customs centers, two distribution centers, in-house logistics, and road transportation services. Digital products include SAV vehicle scheduling system, customer portal, Santos Brasil APP and Caminho Ágil driver app, plus Integra Aqui API platform for system integration. The platform connects port operations to e-commerce fulfillment, offering one-stop-shop services from port to door.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tecon Santos Largest container terminal in Latin America located in Guarujá at the Port of Santos (left margin), covering 620,000 m² with a 1,200m quay, 13 ship-to-shore cranes, 55 RTGs, and 2.7 million TEU annual capacity. Handles container loading/unloading, yard storage, customs-bonded storage, cross-docking, reefer connections, and labeling, achieving a record 243.58 MPH productivity.
• Tecon Imbituba Maritime container terminal in Imbituba, Santa Catarina, operating 24/7 with 76,170 m² area, 410m quay, 14.5m draft, and 351,000 TEU annual capacity. Features multimodal access and benefited from a R$34+ million technology modernization investment (including OPUS TOS deployment scheduled for July 2026).
• Tecon Vila do Conde River container and project cargo terminal in Barcarena, Pará, in the Arco Norte region, with 107,967 m² area, 233,000 TEU annual capacity, and barge/waterway integration. Received R$60 million of investment in the past three years and handles containerized cargo and project cargo leveraging the region's waterway infrastructure.
• Terminal de Veículos (TEV) Largest vehicle terminal in Brazil, located adjacent to Tecon Santos in Guarujá with 228,000 m² area and 300,000 vehicles annual capacity. Handles import/export of light and heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery, and break bulk cargo. Handles 28% of Brazil's exported and imported vehicles (Logcomex/ANFAVEA), holds OEA certification, and is backed by Volkswagen's recognition as one of the best vehicle terminals in the world.
• TCG Imbituba General cargo terminal at the Port of Imbituba, Santa Catarina, with 53,902 m² area dedicated to handling high-complexity cargo including steel bars, transformers, wind turbine blades, big bags, cellulose, timber logs, and break bulk.
• Saboó I and Saboó II Dedicated terminals on the right bank of the Port of Santos, connected to the Anchieta highway. Saboó I (42,000 m²) handles project cargo, ro-ro, and non-containerized general cargo; Saboó II handles cargo storage.
• Terminais de Granéis Líquidos Itaqui (TGL1, TGL2, TGL3) Three liquid bulk terminals at the Port of Itaqui, Maranhão, for the receipt, storage, and dispatch of diesel, gasoline, and biofuels, with multimodal connectivity (road, rail, pipeline, maritime). Initial capacity of 54,000 m³ is being expanded to 201,000 m³ by 2026 with R$416 million+ projected investment.
• CLIA Santos Industrial Customs Logistics Center at Santos, SP, with 64,755 m² area and 3,612 TEU container capacity, providing customs operations, deconsolidation, cross-docking, and labeling services strategically positioned near the Port of Santos and main highways.
• CLIA Guarujá Industrial Customs Logistics Center on the left margin of the Port of Santos in Guarujá, SP, with 52,900 m² area, 2,900 TEU capacity, and 8,730 m² warehouses. Supports deconsolidation, cross-docking, and integrated logistics; supplied cross-docking and desova for Mercedes-Benz during the pandemic.
• Centro de Distribuição São Bernardo do Campo Distribution center on Rodovia dos Imigrantes in São Bernardo do Campo, SP, with 105,000 m² area and 30,000 m² storage, 38,700 pallet positions. Performs picking, packing, inventory management, and Value-Added Services with WMS support; operations for Covestro are run end-to-end by Santos Brasil.
• Centro de Distribuição Imigrantes Distribution center on Rodovia dos Imigrantes in São Paulo offering modern logistics infrastructure for integrated and customized operations, supporting Santos Brasil's verticalized logistics solutions.
• In-House Logistics Services (Logística In House) Integrated logistics operations performed within customer facilities, including production-line supply, dedicated specialized teams, warehouse management, and customized solutions for industrial customers.
• Road Transportation Services (Transporte Rodoviário) Road transportation with own fleet of 100+ trucks for containerized, palletized, reefer, IMO, and special/excess cargo, integrated with terminal operations for end-to-end port-to-door delivery.
• Integra Aqui API Platform API integration platform providing Fatura Fácil (real-time invoice consultation/download), Averbaçāo (insurance endorsement requests), Cálculo de Importação (import calculation statements), and combined Averbaçāo + Cálculo de Importação APIs for system-to-system integration with customer enterprise systems. APIs are provided free of charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tecon Santos productivity record: 243.58 MPH (Movimentos Por Hora)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wilson Sons: Brazilian integrated port and logistics operator with container terminals (Tecon Rio Grande) and tug/bunker operations. Comparable on Brazilian port operations and integrated logistics model.
• Log-In Logística: Brazilian port terminal operator with Vila Velha terminal and cabotage operations. Direct competitor in Brazilian container terminal and logistics space.
• DP World Santos: Container terminal also operating at Porto de Santos; comparable in terminal operations, customer base, and Brazilian port context.
• Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP): Direct competitor at Porto de Santos operating a container terminal with similar capacity. Directly comparable on geography, customer base (shipping lines), and service offering.

Broad incumbents

• APM Terminals (Maersk): Global container terminal operator with Brazilian presence (e.g., Pecém). Comparable as a major terminal operator though part of a much larger global shipping/logistics conglomerate.
• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services): Global container terminal operator with Latin American presence. Comparable on greenfield and brownfield terminal operations integrated with logistics services.
• PSA International: One of the world's largest terminal operators with global footprint. Comparable as a broad port operator with technology and automation focus.
• DP World (global): Global port operator with significant Brazilian presence. Comparable on end-to-end port operations, though operating globally with broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Ultracargo (Ultrapar): Brazilian liquid bulk storage operator. Comparable on liquid bulk terminal operations at Brazilian ports as part of energy distribution supply chain.

Others

• Hidrovias do Brasil: Brazilian waterway logistics operator using North Arc ports. Comparable on integrated waterway logistics serving Arco Norte exports, though not a terminal operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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