Portlink Logística Multimodal

What Portlink Logística Multimodal does

Portlink Logística Multimodal is a Brazilian private limited company (PORTLINK LOGÍSTICA MULTIMODAL LTDA, CNPJ 06.221.176/0001-50) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The company provides international freight forwarding and multimodal logistics services to Brazilian importers and exporters, spanning international air freight (express courier and traditional), ocean freight (FCL, LCL, Break Bulk, FOT to the United States), and special-cargo door-to-door logistics including customs transport and same-day domestic delivery. Its core operating asset is its Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) certification from Brazil's Receita Federal, which reduces customs inspection rates, exempts transit guarantees, and grants priority access to customs warehouses.

The business model is transaction-based: Portlink earns fees on each shipment booked, with pricing quoted per shipment and varying by mode, volume, origin, destination, and service level. Distribution is sales-led, combining dedicated key account management for enterprise clients (Weg, Marcopolo, Berneck, Boise Cascade, UFP, Condor, NavShip, among others) with self-service shipment tracking (HeadCargo platform) and AWB/B/L management (WebBL platform). Rather than owning global capacity, Portlink extends its reach through strategic alliances with FedEx Express (Parceiro Estratégico) and DHL Express (Agente Autorizado), plus a third alliance with Craft, and memberships in three global freight forwarder networks: WCA, Apollo, and Alfa Logistics. The company had 11–50 employees and reported over 50% growth in 2021, the most recent quantified growth signal available; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or public ownership have been disclosed.

Name

Portlink Logística Multimodal

Legal name

PORTLINK LOGÍSTICA MULTIMODAL LTDA

Website

https://portlink.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Portlink Logística Multimodal is a Brazilian international freight forwarder founded in 2004 in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, offering OEA-certified air, ocean, and special-cargo logistics to Brazilian importers and exporters via partnerships with FedEx, DHL, and Craft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Multimodal Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACAEAA

Air–Ocean Multimodal Forwarding

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Multimodal/Intermodal Freight Forwarding

SECONDARYTLADAMAF

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Freight Brokerage Services

SECONDARYTLACABAE

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACABAG

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Air freight services
• Ocean freight logistics
• Multimodal logistics solutions
• Customs brokerage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Itajaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Freight Forwarding Services: Portlink generates revenue through fees charged for international freight forwarding services, including air freight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL, Break Bulk), express courier shipments, and Door-to-Door logistics services. The revenue model is primarily transaction-based, with fees tied to specific shipments and logistics services rendered across import and export operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Portlink Logística Multimodal is a Brazilian international logistics provider that delivers freight forwarding and multimodal logistics solutions for importers and exporters. Its portfolio centers on international air freight (including express courier), international ocean freight (FCL, LCL, Break Bulk, and FOT), and special cargo door-to-door logistics, complemented by digital shipment tracking and AWB/B/L management tools. Services are executed through strategic alliances with global carriers such as FedEx Express, DHL Express, and Craft, combined with local Brazilian expertise and OEA (Authorized Economic Operator) certification.

Product overview

Portlink Logística Multimodal is a Brazilian international logistics provider founded in 2004, offering a unified suite of freight forwarding and logistics services rather than a modular software platform. The portfolio centers on three core service lines: Frete Internacional Aéreo (international air freight with express courier options), Frete Internacional Marítimo (ocean freight with FCL, LCL, and break bulk options), and Logística Internacional de Cargas Especiais (special cargo door-to-door and project logistics). These are complemented by digital self-service tools for shipment tracking (HeadCargo platform) and AWB/B/L management (WebBL platform). Services are delivered through strategic alliances with global logistics giants FedEx Express, DHL Express, and Craft, combined with local expertise for the Brazilian market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frete Internacional Aéreo (International Air Freight)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% growth achieved in 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FedEx ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFedEx Express is listed as a strategic partner under 'Parceiros Estratégicos'. Portlink leverages FedEx's global air freight network to offer Brazilian clients access to international express shipping capabilities. FedEx is one of the three primary global alliances alongside DHL and Craft.
• DHL ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHL Express is listed as an 'Agente Autorizado' (Authorized Agent) and as a strategic alliance. Portlink acts as DHL's authorized agent in Brazil, providing local expertise and customer service for DHL's international express services.
• CraftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraft is listed as one of Portlink's strategic alliances alongside FedEx and DHL, providing additional international logistics capabilities and network coverage for Brazilian import/export clients.
• WCA - World Cargo AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCA (World Cargo Alliance) is listed under 'Alianças Globais' (Global Alliances). Portlink holds a WCA Certificate of Membership, providing access to a global network of independent freight forwarders for coordinated international shipments.
• Apollo Global Logistics NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApollo is listed under 'Alianças Globais' (Global Alliances). Portlink holds a Certificate of Membership in the Apollo network, providing additional international forwarding coverage.
• Alfa Logistics Global NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlfa Logistics is listed under 'Alianças Globais' (Global Alliances). Portlink holds a Certificate of Membership, expanding its network of international logistics partners.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL with a major Brazilian footprint in air and ocean forwarding. Notable as both a competitor and a strategic partner (Portlink is a DHL authorized agent).
• DSV: Large global freight forwarder with operations in Brazil providing air, sea, and road freight forwarding services to enterprise and mid-market importers/exporters.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a significant Brazil presence offering ocean, air, and multimodal forwarding services directly competing with Portlink's core offering at a global scale.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with a well-established Brazilian operation offering air, ocean, and land freight forwarding — directly comparable in service mix and target customers to Portlink.
• FedEx Trade Networks: Global integrator with its own forwarding division; competes directly with Portlink in international air freight and is also one of Portlink's three core strategic partners.

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics: Global supply chain and freight forwarding company with Brazilian operations covering air, ocean, and contract logistics for manufacturers and exporters, similar in customer mix to Portlink.
• Agility Logistics: Global freight forwarder with presence in Latin America offering multimodal air and ocean freight forwarding for industrial and commercial customers, comparable in customer profile to Portlink.

Regional players

• Sequoia Logística e Transportes: Brazilian logistics provider offering multimodal freight solutions including international forwarding, contract logistics, and transportation for industrial clients in southern Brazil.
• Log-In Logística: Brazilian multimodal logistics operator with port terminals, ocean liner services, and inland transport — competing with Portlink for Brazilian importers/exporters along the same coastal corridors.

Emerging players

• CargoX: Brazilian digital freight platform connecting shippers to truckload carriers; an emerging digital-forwarding player targeting the same SME and mid-market exporter base that Portlink serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/portlinklogistica
• LinkedInbr.linkedin.com/company/portlink-logistica
• Instagraminstagram.com/portlink.logistica

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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