What Vesta does

Vesta (operating as Grupo Vesta) is a Tegucigalpa, Honduras-headquartered privately-held logistics and supply chain management platform founded in 1989 (per firmographics) / 1998 (per company-disclosed source) and serving Central American customers across Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica with regional offices in each market. The company describes itself as a 'next-generation logistics and supply chain platform' and operates three integrated business lines: third-party logistics (3PL) services covering customs brokerage, national and international ground transport, maritime and air freight, last-mile delivery, and port operations; supply chain solutions organized around a proprietary Control Tower suite with modules for supply optimization, distribution center management, order fulfillment, and shipping-line visibility; and Vesta Trading, which supplies raw materials to the food and nutrition, animal nutrition, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical, and packaging industries.

Underlying the service lines is an integrated platform architecture that combines an owned transportation fleet, regional warehousing and distribution operations, and a Control Tower providing real-time visibility, traceability, ERP integration, and client-facing tooling via the Portal de Clientes. No public APIs or SDKs are disclosed, though the platform supports data exchange with enterprise systems. The company holds BASC, Great Place to Work (GPTW), and RSE (FUNDAHRSE) certifications relevant to cross-border trade compliance and corporate social responsibility.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction fees on 3PL volumes and managed-services fees for supply chain visibility and control tower solutions, with no publicly disclosed pricing (the model is quote-based and customized per client). The go-to-market is enterprise-focused field sales with dedicated account managers at each regional office, supported by an existing base of 150+ enterprise clients (explicitly named customers include Magno Cartones in packaging and Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana in port operations). The company reports handling 60,000+ annual logistics transactions and serves enterprise manufacturers and distributors across multiple verticals, with a particular emphasis on food and nutrition-related supply chains.

Name

Vesta

Legal name

VESTA

Website

https://grupovesta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vesta (Grupo Vesta) is a Honduras-headquartered 3PL and supply chain platform providing customs, multi-modal transport, warehousing, last-mile, control tower visibility, and raw materials trading to enterprise manufacturers across six Central American countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics and Supply Chain Management

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Supply chain management
• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• Raw materials trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Tegucigalpa

HQ country

Honduras

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Core logistics services including customs, terrestrial transport, maritime and air transport, last-mile logistics, and port operations. Revenue generated from service fees based on volume, weight, and complexity of shipments.
2. Supply Chain Solutions: Control tower and visibility solutions, inventory management, returns and risk management. Billed as managed services with dedicated expert teams.
3. Raw Material Trading: Supply of raw materials and inputs for various industries including food, nutrition, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and packaging. Revenue from trading margins and service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grupo Vesta is a Central American logistics and supply chain platform that delivers end-to-end third-party logistics services (customs brokerage, ground transport, maritime and air freight, last-mile delivery and port operations), supply chain Control Tower solutions for real-time visibility and predictive decision-making, and raw materials trading for food, animal nutrition, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical and packaging industries. All three offerings operate on a single integrated platform that combines Vesta's own transportation fleet, regional port presence, and expert personnel with technology-enabled visibility.

Product overview

Vesta is a next-generation logistics and supply chain platform operating across Central America, offering an integrated portfolio of services that work together as a unified ecosystem. The core offering consists of three main pillars: (1) Servicios Logísticos (3PL) providing customs, transportation, and port operations; (2) Soluciones de Cadena de Suministro featuring Control Tower modules for supply optimization, distribution center management, order fulfillment, and shipping line visibility; and (3) Vesta Trading for raw materials supply across food, animal nutrition, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical, and packaging industries. All solutions operate on a single integrated platform that provides real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and end-to-end traceability. The platform connects strategy and execution, integrating transportation, warehousing, distribution, visibility, and decision-making supported by expert personnel and high-performance operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servicios Logísticos (3PL) Comprehensive third-party logistics services including customs brokerage, national and international ground transportation, maritime and air freight, last-mile delivery, and port operations management for cargo loading/unloading and regulatory compliance. Intended for enterprise manufacturers, producers and distributors operating regional and international supply chains across Central America.
• Soluciones de Cadena de Suministro (Supply Chain Solutions) Integrated supply chain optimization solutions featuring Control Tower modules that provide supply optimization, distribution center management, order fulfillment management and shipping line visibility, with real-time tracking, predictive alerts and ERP integration. Designed for enterprises needing end-to-end visibility, traceability and decision support across transport, warehousing, distribution and fulfillment.
• Vesta Trading (Suministro de Materias Primas) Raw materials and inputs supply platform providing high-quality commodities and technical advisory across food and nutrition, animal nutrition, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical and packaging industries, supported by procurement services and trading expertise. Intended for manufacturers and producers that require reliable, compliant sourcing of ingredients and industrial inputs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ annual logistics transactions managed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Active presence at the port terminal working in coordination to understand, analyze and support operations in real-time. Ensures efficient, secure and compliant customs management through coordinated work.
• Magno CartonescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 202418+ year commercial relationship consolidated as strategic supplier for international expansion. Vesta Trading exports packaging materials to clients in the Bahamas on behalf of Magno Cartones, marking a key milestone in Caribbean market expansion.
• VALMORALminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlliance for value-based development and training programs for human capital development within the organization.
• Casa Hogar DiamanteminorOthersPartnership with children's home that has sheltered hundreds of children and youth at social risk for over 36 years, providing education and personal development opportunities.
• Voces VitalesminorOthersNonprofit organization focused on the development and empowerment of Honduran women. Vesta participates through volunteer activities promoting women's development.
• FUNDAHRSEminorOthersHonduran Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility. Vesta is a member and has adopted the commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the global contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering warehousing, transportation management, and value-added services across the Americas. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Vesta for large enterprise logistics contracts across Central America and uses scale and technology to pursue regional 3PL opportunities.
• XPO Logistics: XPO Logistics operates asset-based and non-asset transportation and logistics services across the Americas and Europe. Its contract logistics and last-mile capabilities overlap with Vesta's warehousing, distribution, and last-mile delivery services for enterprise customers.
• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is a leading North American freight broker and 3PL with managed services and supply chain technology. Its brokerage and Navisphere visibility platform compete with Vesta's Control Tower offering for shippers moving freight across North and Central America.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker provides global land transport, air and ocean freight, and contract logistics solutions. It competes with Vesta in Central American cross-border road freight and contract logistics, particularly for European and Asian customers with regional distribution needs.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors International is a global logistics company specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Its customs and cross-border capabilities compete with Vesta's customs brokerage and international transportation services across Central America.
• Ryder System: Ryder provides dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across North America and select Latin American markets. Its managed logistics and fleet services are comparable to Vesta's end-to-end orchestration model for large manufacturers and distributors.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Maersk's logistics and services arm offers end-to-end supply chain management, customs, and inland transportation built on its global ocean network. It is an emerging threat to Vesta in Central American port-to-doorland services, especially as nearshoring drives demand for integrated ocean-to-warehouse solutions.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with integrated contract logistics and supply chain visibility offerings. It directly overlaps with Vesta's cross-border freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and managed supply chain services across emerging markets.

Others

• Triton International: Triton International is a global leader in container leasing, supporting ocean carriers and shippers. While not a direct logistics competitor, it is adjacent to Vesta's maritime and port operations through the containerized shipping supply chain it depends on.

Emerging players

• Agility Logistics: Agility Logistics operates integrated freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services across emerging markets, including Latin America. It competes with Vesta in customs brokerage and contract logistics for multinational customers operating in Central America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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