URBANO
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersVicente López, Argentina
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
URBANO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- URBANO
- Legal name
- URBANO
- Website
- https://urbano.com.ar
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
URBANO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Last-mile logistics and postal services
- NAICS
- Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Warehousing and Storage (493), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)
- SIC
- Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Transportation Services (4700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metro/Urban Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Local Document & Small Parcel On‑Demand Courier (TLAAADAA), WMS for Micro-Fulfillment, Dark Stores & Urban Warehousing (TLAEABAH)
Keywords
Where URBANO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vicente López
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices9 records
Markets served
URBANO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Door-to-Door Delivery Services: Core logistics service including package pickup, transportation, and final delivery. Covers national coverage with same-day delivery options and 400+ pickup points.
- Warehousing and Fulfillment: Storage, inventory management, picking, packing, and order fulfillment services from 30,000 m² warehouse in Buenos Aires with real-time WMS integration.
- International Shipping Services: Global logistics including courier services for documents and packages up to US$3,000 value, air freight, sea freight, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery internationally.
- USalud - Pharma and Healthcare Logistics: Specialized cold-chain logistics for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, cosmetics, and health products with ANMAT/SENASA certifications and controlled temperature storage.
- Postal Services: Specialized postal services including legal documents, commercial documentation logistics, certified mail with acknowledgment of receipt, and document management.
- Cash on Delivery (Contraentrega): Payment collection service where recipient pays for products at time of delivery, facilitating eCommerce transactions.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
URBANO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
URBANO is an Argentine last-mile logistics provider that picks up, transports, and delivers packages door-to-door across Argentina, supported by a 30,000 m² warehousing and fulfillment operation, 400+ pickup points, and a 1,100+ vehicle fleet. It also offers international shipping (courier, air, sea), specialized temperature-controlled pharma and healthcare logistics through its USalud division (ANMAT/SENASA certified), and certified postal services for legal and commercial documentation. Native integrations with major eCommerce platforms (Mercado Libre, VTEX, Tiendanube, Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify, PrestaShop) plus an open API enable order management, tracking, and cash-on-delivery collection for business customers.
Product overview
URBANO is a logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment company operating in Argentina with a modular portfolio of services. The core offering consists of five main products: Envíos Puerta a Puerta (door-to-door shipping), Servicios Internacionales (international logistics), USalud (pharma/healthcare logistics), Warehousing y Fulfillment (storage and order fulfillment), and Servicio Postal Especializado (specialized postal services). These core services are enhanced by add-on modules including Pick Up Points (400+ locations), Same Day Delivery, Pago Contraentrega (COD), and Logística Inversa (returns management). All services are supported by technology integration with major eCommerce platforms and API connectivity. The company also operates social programs like Impulso Urbano as part of its Triple Impact corporate purpose.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Envíos Puerta a Puerta (Door-to-Door Shipping) End-to-end last-mile shipping service covering package pickup at origin, transportation, and final delivery to recipients nationwide in Argentina. Includes same-day delivery, real-time tracking, cash-on-delivery (Contraentrega) payment collection, and reverse logistics. Targets eCommerce merchants, marketplaces, and end consumers needing domestic parcel delivery, with multi-day standard and same-day express options.
- Servicios Internacionales (International Shipping) International logistics solutions for Argentine exporters, importers, and cross-border eCommerce merchants. Covers courier door-to-door delivery for documents and packages up to US$3,000 in value, air freight, sea freight, customs clearance, and international last-mile delivery. Targets online stores, marketplaces, and trade operators needing cross-border shipping with a single provider for domestic plus international legs.
- USalud (Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Cold-Chain Logistics) Specialized cold-chain logistics service for pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, cosmetics, and dietary supplement producers. Provides temperature-controlled storage at 2-8°C and 15-25°C with online monitoring, ANMAT and SENASA certified warehousing, ANMAT habilitation as Logistics Operator and Distributor of Medicines, GS1 drug traceability, and temperature-controlled distribution. Targets pharmaceutical laboratories and healthcare distributors requiring GDP-compliant, auditable cold-chain distribution.
- Warehousing y Fulfillment Storage and order fulfillment service from a 30,000 m² Buenos Aires warehouse with over 20,000 storage positions. Includes real-time inventory monitoring via proprietary WMS, custom picking and packing, 24/7 facility security, and integration with downstream last-mile delivery operations. Targets eCommerce merchants, marketplaces, and brands requiring outsourced fulfillment, inventory control, and same-day dispatch.
- Servicio Postal Especializado (Specialized Postal Services) Specialized certified postal service for legal and commercial documents, including Carta Documento with acknowledgment of receipt, commercial documentation logistics, and documentation management with real-time tracking and delivery confirmation. Targets legal departments, law firms, government entities, and commercial entities requiring legally valid proof of delivery and secure handling of sensitive documentation. Operates under ENACOM oversight.
Quantifiable outcome
- 102 kg of plastic collected and 4,000+ bottles recovered at Buenos Aires Run 2026
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use URBANO
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
URBANO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
URBANO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- BondingminorPartnership for Buenos Aires Run 2026 event focused on environmental awareness. Environmental collection points installed to recover bottles and promote responsible waste disposal during the race.
- Sistema B ArgentinacoreSistema B Argentina is the local affiliate of B Lab, the non-profit that certifies B Corporations. Urbano completed a 3+ year certification process to become the first B Corp-certified last-mile logistics company in Argentina, demonstrating commitment to triple-impact business practices.
- Pequeña Huella - Gran Impacto Campaign ParticipantsminorCampaign coordinated with Paper and supermarkets in Córdoba province to replace nearly 400,000 plastic bags with recycled paper bags, promoting conscious consumption and environmental responsibility.
- Mercado LibrecoreMajor eCommerce platform and largest customer of Urbano. Recognition as Oro (Gold) winner in Commercial Carrier category at Meli Awards 2025. Provides significant volume of logistics operations through platform integration.
- Hacela RodarminorSocial impact organization accompanying entrepreneurs. Partnership expanded Impulso Urbano program to include impact entrepreneurs alongside NGOs, providing logistics benefits and personalized advice.
- Polilak and NeucorminorNeuquén-based companies partnering with Urbano for waste management and recycling. Recyclable materials are transformed into irrigation hoses and construction buckets, supporting circular economy and local development.
- UNDELTA and UTNminorAcademic partnerships with Universidad Nacional del Delta and National Technological University for professionalization programs in logistics, eCommerce, and process optimization. Collaborators receive diplomas through these programs.
- Fundación GarrahanminorHealthcare foundation partnership for Recycling and Environment Program. Urbano provides solidarity transport to extend the reach of environmental initiatives and support community projects nationwide.
- eCommerce Platform Partners (VTEX, Tiendanube, Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify, PrestaShop)coreTechnology integrations with major Latin American eCommerce platforms enabling seamless order management, inventory sync, and shipment tracking for joint customers.
- Fundación EspartanoscoreSocial impact partnership through Programa Entretiempo focused on labor reinsertion of people returning from prison. More than 50 beneficiaries incorporated into the workforce. Urbano provides training and free logistics services for one year to selected NGOs.
Scale indicators19 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
URBANO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Andreani: Leading Argentine logistics and last-mile delivery company with national coverage, warehousing, fulfillment, and specialized pharma/healthcare distribution. Most direct domestic competitor to URBANO, serving the same enterprise and eCommerce customers.
- OCA (Organización Courier Argentina): Major Argentine courier and parcel delivery company with nationwide branch network and eCommerce logistics services. Direct peer competing for the same B2B and B2C last-mile volumes.
- Correo Argentino: National postal service of Argentina offering parcel delivery, certified mail, and eCommerce logistics across the country. Competes directly with URBANO in postal and last-mile segments, with similar nationwide branch footprint.
Emerging players
- Mercado Libre Envíos: Captive logistics arm of Mercado Libre, the largest eCommerce platform in LATAM. Both a critical URBANO customer and a competing last-mile operator, particularly for high-volume Mercado Libre orders.
- 99 Minutos: LATAM-focused last-mile delivery company operating across Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, focused on eCommerce fulfillment and same-day delivery. Comparable technology-enabled last-mile model in the same region.
Broad incumbents
- DHL Express Argentina: Global express and courier operator with Argentine operations handling international shipments and time-sensitive B2B documents. Competes in international courier and express segments that overlap with URBANO's international services.
- J&T Express: Global courier and eCommerce delivery company with growing LATAM presence, including Argentina. Competes in cross-border and domestic eCommerce parcel segments.
- FedEx Argentina: Global express courier with Argentine operations, focused on international shipping and B2B document/parcel delivery. Competes in international courier and express services offered by URBANO.
Regional players
- Estafeta: One of Mexico's largest courier and parcel delivery companies with eCommerce logistics, warehousing, and same-day capabilities. Comparable LATAM last-mile model, though focused on Mexico rather than Argentina.
- Loggi: Brazilian last-mile and same-day delivery company with technology platform and dense urban courier network. Comparable tech-enabled urban last-mile model, though serving Brazil rather than Argentina.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
URBANO financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
URBANO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
URBANO subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
URBANO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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URBANO M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about URBANO
What does URBANO do?
URBANO is an Argentine last-mile logistics provider that picks up, transports, and delivers packages door-to-door across Argentina, supported by a 30,000 m² warehousing and fulfillment operation, 400+ pickup points, and a 1,100+ vehicle fleet. It also offers international shipping (courier, air, sea), specialized temperature-controlled pharma and healthcare logistics through its USalud division (ANMAT/SENASA certified), and certified postal services for legal and commercial documentation. Native integrations with major eCommerce platforms (Mercado Libre, VTEX, Tiendanube, Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify, PrestaShop) plus an open API enable order management, tracking, and cash-on-delivery collection for business customers.
Is URBANO a public or private company?
URBANO is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was URBANO founded?
URBANO was founded in 2004. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is URBANO based?
URBANO is headquartered in Vicente López, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does URBANO make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Door-to-Door Delivery Services are the primary driver. The others are warehousing and Fulfillment, international Shipping Services, USalud - Pharma and Healthcare Logistics, postal Services and cash on Delivery (Contraentrega).
Who are URBANO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Andreani, OCA (Organización Courier Argentina) and Correo Argentino. Emerging players are Mercado Libre Envíos and 99 Minutos. Broad incumbents are DHL Express Argentina, J&T Express and FedEx Argentina. Regional players are Estafeta and Loggi.
Does URBANO have an API?
Yes. URBANO offers API integration for eCommerce platforms and technology integration. They state 'nos integramos fácilmente con todas las plataformas de eCommerce o mediante nuestra API' (we integrate easily with all eCommerce platforms or through our API). No additional details provided on API type (REST/GraphQL), authentication method, rate limits, or versioning.
What industry is URBANO in?
URBANO's product category is Last-mile logistics and postal services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAAACAH, Metro/Urban Standard Parcel Delivery, with a secondary code of TLAAADAA, Local Document & Small Parcel On‑Demand Courier. Its NAICS code is 4922 and its SIC code is 4210.