What RTE Rodonaves does

RTE Rodonaves (legal name Rodonaves Transportes e Encomendas LTDA) is a Brazilian road and air freight carrier founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. The company operates a network of more than 300 physical units providing 100% national coverage across Brazil, supported by a fleet of over 3,000 vehicles and a workforce of 10,000+ employees, handling more than 2 million deliveries per month. Its service portfolio comprises four core lines: Carga Fracionada (fractional cargo consolidation for shipments up to 7,000 kg), Carga Dedicada (dedicated vehicles for shipments above 7,000 kg with customized logistics projects), Armazenamento (warehousing with 24-hour monitoring and comprehensive insurance), and Aéreo (air freight for time-sensitive shipments). All freight is covered by comprehensive insurance with continuous monitoring.

The underlying technology layer is operational rather than transformational: a customer portal (cliente.rte.com.br), an online Express quoting and scheduling platform, a real-time tracking system accepting protocol/minuta, Nota Fiscal, and CT-E references, and a delivery forecast calculator. There is no disclosed API, SDK, or machine learning capability; the technology stack is best characterized as standard logistics management software. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership team, or revenue figures in the available source material.

RTE Rodonaves generates revenue primarily through transactional freight fees based on weight, distance, and service type, supplemented by storage subscription revenue and air freight transaction fees. Its go-to-market is sales-led and multi-channel: self-service online quoting targets SMB shippers of fractional cargo, inside-sales VIP account management serves enterprise customers with personalized monthly pricing tables and multi-year dedicated-cargo contracts, and 300+ physical branches serve as direct enterprise touchpoints. Customer segments are horizontal — SMB and large enterprises across industries — with no named anchor accounts disclosed.

Name

RTE Rodonaves

Legal name

Rodonaves Transportes e Encomendas LTDA

Website

https://rte.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

RTE Rodonaves is a privately held Brazilian road and air freight carrier founded in 1980, operating 300+ units, 3,000+ vehicles, and 10,000+ employees to deliver 2M+ shipments monthly across Brazil for SMB and enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Port/Terminal Heavy Cargo Handling & Stevedoring (Heavy Crane Ops) (TLAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Freight transportation
• Cargo logistics
• Warehousing services
• Air freight
• Road transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Ribeirão Prêto

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue from transporting fractional and dedicated cargo shipments. Services include Carga Fracionada (fractional cargo) for shipments up to 7,000 kg and Carga Dedicada for larger shipments. Revenue is generated through shipping fees based on weight, distance, and service type.
2. Storage Services: Warehouse storage services with 24-hour monitoring and comprehensive insurance included. Revenue generated from storage space rental based on volume and duration.
3. Air Freight Services: Express air cargo transportation for time-sensitive shipments requiring faster delivery than road transport.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RTE Rodonaves is a Brazilian logistics and freight transportation company that moves cargo across the country via road and air. It operates four core service lines — Carga Fracionada (fractional cargo up to 7,000 kg), Carga Dedicada (dedicated cargo above 7,000 kg), Armazenamento (warehousing with 24/7 monitoring and insurance), and Aéreo (air freight) — supported by an online Express quote/scheduling platform, a real-time cargo tracking system, and a customer portal.

Product overview

RTE Rodonaves is a Brazilian logistics and transportation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of cargo services. The portfolio consists of four core service lines: Carga Fracionada (fractional cargo for shipments up to 7,000 kg), Carga Dedicada (dedicated cargo for shipments over 7,000 kg with customized logistics projects), Armazenamento (secure 24-hour monitored storage with insurance), and Aéreo (air freight for time-sensitive deliveries). These services are supported by the Express platform for online quotation and scheduling, a Rastreio de Mercadoria tracking system, and a customer portal for account management. The company operates over 300 units nationwide with a fleet exceeding 3,000 vehicles, handling over 2 million deliveries per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carga Fracionada Fractional cargo service for shipments up to 7,000 kg, consolidating multiple customers' cargo on the same vehicle for cost-effective transport. Targets small to medium businesses needing affordable shipping with online booking and tracking.
• Carga Dedicada Dedicated cargo service for shipments exceeding 7,000 kg, providing personalized logistics projects with customized solutions and dedicated vehicles for unique cargo requirements. Targets large enterprises with high-volume shipping needs.
• Armazenamento Secure warehouse storage service with 24-hour monitoring and comprehensive insurance included, providing strategic space for merchandise with specialized team support. Targets businesses needing safe storage with monitoring and coverage.
• Aéreo Air cargo transport service for time-sensitive shipments requiring faster delivery than road transport across the national network.
• Express Online quotation and scheduling platform that enables customers to request freight quotes and schedule pickups for cargo shipments up to 7,000 kg through a digital interface.
• Rastreio de Mercadoria Package and cargo tracking service allowing customers to monitor shipments by protocol/minuta, invoice (Nota Fiscal), or CT-E (electronic freight document) numbers in real time.
• Portal do Cliente Dedicated customer portal providing access to tracking, delivery forecasting, collection scheduling, and personalized VIP quotation services for registered business customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 years operating in Brazilian logistics market
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tegma Gestão Logística: Tegma is a major Brazilian 3PL and road freight carrier serving automotive, consumer goods, and industrial clients. Directly comparable in domestic freight transportation model and Brazilian market focus.
• JSL S.A. JSL is one of Brazil's largest transportation and logistics operators with road freight, dedicated cargo, and logistics services. Comparable in scale, multi-service portfolio, and Brazilian-only operations.
• Log-In Logística: Log-In is a Brazilian multimodal logistics company offering road freight, port terminals, and container operations. Comparable as a domestic Brazilian logistics provider with diversified service offerings.
• Sequoia Logística e Transportes: Sequoia operates road freight transportation, dedicated logistics, and warehousing across Brazil. Directly comparable in dedicated cargo, fractional shipments, and storage service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Brazil: FedEx operates express and freight services in Brazil through local partners. Comparable as a logistics services provider in the Brazilian market, with strong global network advantage.
• DHL Express Brazil: DHL's Brazilian operations provide international and domestic express, freight, and logistics services. Comparable as a logistics services competitor in Brazil, with stronger international network.
• Rumo (formerly ALL): Rumo is Brazil's largest railway logistics operator with expanding road freight and multimodal capabilities. Comparable as a major domestic logistics incumbent though focused on rail.
• VLI Multimodal: VLI operates integrated rail, road, and port logistics across Brazil. Comparable as a large Brazilian multimodal logistics incumbent, though with stronger rail/water mix.

Regional players

• Hidrovias do Brasil: Hidrovias operates waterway logistics in Brazil. Comparable as a domestic Brazilian logistics provider but focused on inland waterway transport rather than road freight.

Emerging players

• Cargo X: Cargo X is a Brazilian tech-enabled freight platform connecting shippers and carriers. Comparable as a Brazilian logistics provider but differentiated by digital-native platform model rather than owned fleet.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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