BSM

Name

BSM

Legal name

BSM Engenharia S.A.

Website

https://bsm.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Cargo Handling and Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Plants & Process Equipment (EPC/Turnkey Projects) (TLACAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental/Leasing (Earthmoving, Material Handling, Aerial) (TLABAHAF), Mining, Metals & Bulk Project Cargo (TLACAIAC), Breakbulk & OOG Container Management (Flat Racks/Open Tops) (TLACAIAI), Project Cargo Packing, Crating & Securing (Lashing/Dunnage) (TLAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Heavy cargo handling
• Equipment rental services
• Integrated logistics solutions
• Heavy lift engineering
• Port operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

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. Equipment Rental and Leasing: Rental and leasing of heavy equipment including cranes (telescopic and lattice), forklifts, modular gantries, and ocean barges with capacities up to 1000 tons
2. Integrated Logistics Services: Dedicated in-house logistics operations, cargo handling, loading/unloading, storage and inventory management, transportation services
3. Heavy Lift and Rigging Engineering: Specialized engineering services for planning and executing complex lifting operations including offshore support
4. Oil and Gas Operations Support: Comprehensive support for oil and gas operations including preservation services, waste management, tube yard operations, and offshore support
5. Wind Energy TCI and O&M Services: Transportation, Crane, and Installation (TCI) services plus Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for wind farms including turbine installation up to 125m height
6. Equipment Sales: Sale of used heavy equipment including cranes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BSM provides heavy cargo movement, rigging engineering, and integrated logistics solutions to industrial clients in Brazil. Its offering combines in-house engineering, dedicated operations, project-based heavy lifting (cranes up to 750t, modular gantries up to 1,000t), specialized transportation, and equipment rental/sales across Oil & Gas, Energy, Industry, and Infrastructure sectors.

Product overview

BSM is a Brazilian company with over 51 years of experience specializing in integrated heavy cargo movement, logistics, and engineering solutions. The company operates across four main sectors: Oil & Gas, Energy, Industry, and Infrastructure. Its portfolio consists of core cargo movement services (using specialized equipment like cranes up to 750t capacity), integrated logistics solutions, and specialized services in energy (wind turbine installation and O&M), infrastructure (port, railway, road operations), oil & gas, and industry. Supporting offerings include an Integrated Management System (SGI) with ISO 9001:2015 certification, Health/Safety/Environment (SMS) management, a confidential reporting channel, and a compliance program. The company maintains a diversified equipment fleet available for rental and also sells equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Engineering and Logistics Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ dedicated employees across operations
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Brametal: Brazilian industrial steel structures and crane manufacturer; comparable as a regional equipment supplier and ecosystem partner adjacent to BSM's equipment fleet operations.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: Global heavy lift and engineered transport leader with modular gantries, crawler cranes, and offshore logistics — directly comparable to BSM's heavy lift, port support, and wind installation services, though operating at larger global scale.
• Sarens: Belgian global heavy lifting and engineered transport company with large crawler cranes and modular gantries; comparable to BSM in equipment rental/leasing of heavy lift assets and project-based execution for energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure clients.

Regional players

• Petrojet: Egyptian oil & gas EPC and logistics services company supporting petroleum operations — comparable to BSM's Petrobras-style oil & gas support, offshore logistics, and preservation services in a regional context.
• Super Terminais: Brazilian port terminal operator in Manaus providing cargo handling and logistics services; comparable to BSM's port operations and integrated logistics offerings, particularly in industrial cargo.
• Wilson Sons: Major Brazilian port and maritime logistics operator providing towage, terminal operations, and offshore support — directly comparable to BSM's port operations, offshore logistics, and Petrobras oil & gas support activities.
• Grupo Vamos: Brazilian heavy vehicle and equipment rental/leasing group serving construction, mining, and infrastructure; comparable to BSM's equipment rental revenue stream and industrial/infrastructure customer base in Brazil.

Direct peers

• Locar Locação de Caminhões e Equipamentos: Brazilian heavy equipment and truck rental company serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial clients; comparable to BSM's fleet rental and operations-support model for infrastructure and industrial customers.
• Mills Estruturas e Serviços de Engenharia: Brazilian public company providing equipment rental (scaffolding, formwork, aerial platforms) and specialized engineering services; closest Brazilian listed comparable for BSM's industrial equipment rental and on-site engineering services business.
• Transmega Transportes e Locação: Brazilian company specializing in oversized cargo transportation, heavy haul, and industrial lifting — direct overlap with BSM's specialized freight and project cargo handling services across Brazil.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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

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