What Rangel Group does

Rangel Group, operating through its legal entity Rangel Invest - Investimentos Logísticos, S.A. and the trading name Rangel Logistics Solutions, is a Portugal-headquartered global logistics provider founded in 1980 and now in its 45th year of operation. The company offers a one-stop-shop portfolio spanning customs brokerage, multi-modal transport (air, sea, international road, express), contract logistics, eCommerce fulfillment, project cargo, and special logistics (time-critical, fine arts, trade fairs), alongside vertical-specific solutions for oil & gas, pharma & healthcare, food & perishables, industrial, fashion, automotive & aviation, consumer electronics, wines & beverages, mining, and eCommerce. Direct owned operations span three continents — Europe (Portugal HQ in Folgosa-Maia), Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania), and the Americas (Brazil, Mexico) — with owned warehouses including a 4,200 m² ambient + 2,000 m² temperature-controlled facility in Lusaka, a 360-container Johannesburg hub inaugurated in 2025, and additional facilities in Lobito, Durban, and Dar es Salaam. Coverage extends to 220+ countries and territories through direct presence and partner networks including FedEx (GSP in Tanzania) and System Alliance Europe (groupage).

The technology stack centers on the My Rangel customer portal for shipment tracking and account management, the ControlTower operations management system for end-to-end logistics visibility, the R2S (Rangel 2 Supply) procurement service integrated with logistics operations, and real-time cargo tracking across all transport modes. The company is privately held and founder/family-controlled, with Commander Eduardo Rangel as President, and holds sector-critical certifications including ANPG (Angola oil & gas), AEO (Authorized Economic Operator), and ANAC (dangerous goods air transport). Headcount is in the 5,001-10,000 range with thousands of customers served across multiple industries.

The business model is predominantly enterprise B2B with a consultative field sales motion and quote-based pricing. Revenue is generated through five streams: transportation services (transaction fees), contract logistics (managed services), customs services (professional services), eCommerce fulfillment (managed services), and project cargo / special logistics (professional services), with an additional specialized Oil & Gas logistics stream. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers for large clients, inside sales for mid-market, and a self-service portal (My Rangel) for SMBs. No public pricing tiers are disclosed; all services are quote-based and customized. Marketing channels include a content-rich InfoHub, SEO-optimized multi-language website, newsletters, industry events (including the Rangel Logistics Summit 2025 with 300+ participants), and earned media. The customer base spans thousands of clients with vertical diversification across at least ten industries, though the Oil & Gas Angola unit serves as a flagship anchor segment.

Name

Rangel Group

Legal name

Rangel Invest - Investimentos Logísticos, S.A.

Website

https://rangel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Rangel Group is a Portugal-headquartered, family-owned global logistics provider founded in 1980, offering customs brokerage, multi-modal transport, contract logistics, and industry-specific solutions across Europe, Africa, and the Americas to enterprise clients in oil & gas, pharma, food, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Order Management, Pick/Pack & SLA Execution (Cartonization/Wave Picking) (TLAIADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage DG Logistics (UN38.3, Class 9) (TLAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Global logistics services
• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• Contract logistics
• ECommerce fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ermezinde

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Services: Customs brokerage including consultancy, import/export declaration, INTRASTAT declarations, and tariff classification services.
2. Contract Logistics: Storage logistics, supply chain management, and financial services bundled under contract logistics for enterprise clients.
3. Transportation Services: Air freight, sea freight, international road freight, and express delivery services across a global network.
4. eCommerce Fulfillment: Full eCommerce, eFulfillment, cross-border, and omnichannel solutions for online retailers.
5. Project Cargo & Special Logistics: Oversized cargo, time-critical shipments, trade fair and event logistics, and fine arts handling.
6. Oil & Gas Logistics Services: Specialized logistics for the petroleum sector including dangerous goods handling, customs clearance for offshore platforms, and procurement services (R2S).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rangel Group is a global logistics provider offering multi-modal transportation (air, sea, road, express), customs brokerage, contract logistics, warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment, project cargo, and specialized fine arts logistics (Feirexpo). The company also delivers industry-specific solutions for oil & gas, pharmaceutical, food & perishables, industrial, fashion, automotive, electronics, wines & beverages, and mining clients. Operations span 220+ countries with direct presence across Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

Product overview

Rangel Logistics Solutions operates as a global logistics provider offering a comprehensive, modular portfolio of logistics services organized into core transport and customs services, specialized industry solutions, and digital tools. The core portfolio comprises Customs Broker (serviços aduaneiros), Contract Logistics, eCommerce Solutions (including Full eCommerce, eFulfillment, Cross-Border, and Omnichannel), Transport Services (air, sea, road, express), Project Cargo, Special Logistics (Time Critical, Mobility, Trade Fairs, Self Storage, High-Tech Solutions, Trade Marketing), and Feirexpo. Industry-specific solutions cover Pharma & Healthcare, Fashion & Lifestyle, Automotive & Aviation, Consumer Electronics, Wines & Beverages, Food & Perishables, Industrial Logistics, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Cycling & Motor. The digital platform includes My Rangel customer portal and Rangel 2 Supply (R2S) procurement service. The Connecting Africa groupage product provides specialized African import/export connectivity through Portugal. The company operates with a One Stop Shop philosophy, integrating logistics, international transport, national distribution, and time-critical solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Broker Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Customs clearance in 2-3 business days for Angola operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• BoschcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Partnership with Bosch to operate vehicles powered by 100% renewable fuels such as biomethane and HVO100, promoting sustainable mobility as part of Rangel's environmental commitment.
• System Alliance EuropekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024One of the most prominent European groupage networks. Rangel was awarded Silver – Most Improved Partner 2024, indicating a strong collaborative relationship within the European freight network.
• FedEx (Global Service Provider)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Rangel operates as a FedEx Global Service Provider (GSP) in Tanzania, providing urgent international courier services to more than 220 countries and territories.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with air, sea, road, and contract logistics globally. Directly competes with Rangel on multi-modal forwarding and contract logistics, though K+N's scale and global carrier buying power vastly exceed Rangel's.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding division operates across air, ocean, road, and customs in 220+ countries — directly comparable to Rangel's global coverage scope, with substantially greater scale and digital tooling.
• DSV: Danish global transport and logistics operator with strong road, air, and sea freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Competes with Rangel across multi-modal forwarding, particularly in European road freight through the System Alliance Europe network in which both participate.
• DB Schenker: German-owned global logistics provider offering land transport, air/ocean freight, and contract logistics. Overlaps directly with Rangel's multi-modal freight forwarding and contract logistics offerings, particularly in European and emerging-market lanes.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL owned by CMA CGM offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. Directly comparable end-to-end service mix (freight, contract logistics, customs) overlapping with Rangel's portfolio.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Comparable to Rangel on the freight forwarding and customs services core, though Expeditors operates without owned trucking or warehousing assets.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global logistics provider with air/sea forwarding, contract logistics, and automotive vertical expertise. Comparable in offering automotive/aviation vertical specialization and global forwarding footprint to Rangel's service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered global 3PL with strong emerging-market forwarding presence, particularly in intra-Asia and Asia-Africa trade lanes. Comparable mid-size international forwarder profile competing for similar emerging-market freight and contract logistics customers.
• Pantos Logistics: South Korea-based global logistics company providing freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs brokerage with particular strength in cross-border Asia-Europe-Africa trade lanes. Comparable mid-sized international forwarder competing in similar emerging-market corridors.

Regional players

• Menzies Aviation: UK-headquartered aviation services and air cargo logistics company with strong presence in Africa and the Americas. Comparable to Rangel's air freight forwarding and dangerous goods handling capabilities, particularly for Angola and African oil & gas cargo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rangel

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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