What Multicargo does

Multicargo is a privately held Brazilian logistics group headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1992, that delivers integrated foreign trade, customs, transportation, and modular infrastructure services to large enterprise clients. Its operating model spans the full project lifecycle from feasibility and customs planning through multimodal execution, structured around five group entities: the parent Multicargo brand (customs and international logistics), RMB Logística (road transport and equipment rental), Net Container (modular structure manufacturing), M.Log International (3PL warehousing in Miami), and Modular Service (technical and after-sales services for modular builds). The company serves capital-intensive verticals — mining, energy, oil & gas, steel and cement, automotive, pulp and paper, and port and rail infrastructure — with named clients that include Vale, Anglo American, CSN, Petrobras CENPES, Saipem, Schuler, Voltalia, Andrade Gutierrez, PRIO, Kinkross, Toshiba, and Eldorado Brasil.

The technology backbone is an integrated digital ecosystem that connects financial planning, customs execution, asset monitoring, and cybersecurity, with named proprietary features including a Total Cost of Ownership control tool (Controle de Custos/TCO), industrial asset management (Gestão de Ativos), end-to-end data encryption (Blindagem de Dados), and business continuity protocols. Certifications and memberships — OEA-Segurança (2024), OEA for customs professionals (2018), D-U-N-S for 10+ years, FIATA and IATA since 2009, plus memberships in WCA Projects, PCN, JC Trans, and OOG Network — form a regulatory and reputational moat. International reach is delivered primarily through a 2019 strategic alliance with UTC Overseas, granting access to 45 offices across 22 countries and 160+ approved operational agents.

The business model combines transaction-fee revenues (freight forwarding, national and international transportation), professional services fees (customs brokerage and compliance, logistics project management, consulting), managed services (3PL warehousing via M.Log), and hardware sales and rentals (modular construction through Net Container and Modular Service). Pricing is bespoke and quote-based, with no published rates; the go-to-market is senior-executive-led direct enterprise sales supplemented by industry-association presence (SINDAERJ, FIATA, IATA) and case-study-driven content marketing. The group employs approximately 300 people across commercial offices in Nova Lima, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador, and operational bases at major Brazilian ports and industrial hubs.

Name

Multicargo

Legal name

Multicargo Group

Website

https://multicargo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Multicargo is a privately held Brazilian logistics group founded in 1992 that delivers integrated customs, multimodal transportation, and modular infrastructure services to enterprise clients in mining, energy, oil and gas, steel, and industrial sectors across Brazil, the Americas, and 22 countries via the UTC Overseas alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services & International Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Air–Ocean Multimodal Forwarding (TLACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Freight Brokerage (Multimodal) (TLADAMAA), Truck–Rail Intermodal (TOFC/COFC) Forwarding (TLACAEAD), Cross-Border Intermodal (Customs-in-Transit/Transit Regimes) Forwarding (TLACAEAJ)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Logistics project management
• Multimodal transport services
• Modular construction solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 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. Freight Forwarding & International Transportation: Revenue generated from managing international freight (sea, air, and multimodal) for import and export operations, including cargo handling and container logistics.
2. Customs Brokerage & Compliance Services: Fees earned from customs clearance, tariff planning, special customs regimes (drawback, reporto, repetro), and customs consultancy for Recintos Alfandegados and Operadores Logísticos.
3. Logistics Project Management: Project-based fees for end-to-end logistics management of complex infrastructure projects, including scoping, scheduling, quality, and cost control.
4. National Transportation Services: Revenue from road, rail, air, multimodal, and cabotage transport within Brazil, including port and retro-port operations and cargo handling.
5. Modular Construction Solutions: Revenue from the design, fabrication, rental, and sale of modular structures (offices, support buildings, camps), including turnkey delivery and post-sale services through Modular Service.
6. Road Transportation (RMB): Revenue from RMB Logistica, a group company specializing in road transport of general, project, and special cargo and containers, plus equipment rental for cargo handling.
7. 3PL Warehousing (M.Log): Revenue from M.Log International in Miami, providing third-party logistics storage solutions for cargo, serving operations to/from the US and Latin America.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Multicargo is a Brazilian integrated logistics group delivering end-to-end foreign trade and project logistics solutions. The company manages international freight forwarding (sea, air, multimodal), customs clearance with special regimes (drawback, reporto, repetro), national transport (road, rail, cabotage), logistics consulting, modular construction manufacturing and rental through its subsidiaries, and 3PL warehousing in Miami. Operations are delivered through five group companies (Multicargo, RMB Logística, M.Log International, Net Container, Modular Service) supported by OEA certification and a global network via UTC Overseas.

Product overview

Multicargo is a logistics group offering integrated One-Stop-Shop solutions for foreign trade and infrastructure projects. The portfolio consists of the core Multicargo brand (specializing in customs clearance and international logistics) and five subsidiaries: Net Container (isothermal modular structures manufacturing), Modular Service (modular construction technical services), RMB Logística (road transport and equipment rental), and M.Log International (3PL warehousing in Miami). The six service modules are Compliance/Aduaneiras, Logistics Consulting, Logistics Project Management, International Transport, National Transport, and Modular Solutions—all unified under integrated governance to deliver door-to-door logistics with end-to-end in-house expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grupo Multicargo: Parent group brand encompassing all subsidiaries and operations including Multicargo, RMB, M.Log, Net Container, and Modular Service

Products and services

• Multicargo - Foreign Trade & International Logistics Core Operations Core Multicargo brand providing end-to-end foreign trade (Comex) operations, customs clearance, international logistics, and high-complexity project management for enterprise clients in heavy-industry sectors.
• RMB Logística - Road Transport & Equipment Rental Subsidiary specialized in road transport of general cargo, project cargo, special cargo, and containers, plus rental of machines and equipment for cargo handling.
• M.Log International - 3PL Warehousing (Miami) Subsidiary strategically located in Miami offering 3PL logistics solutions for cargo storage to various business models and operations in the USA and Latin America.
• Net Container - Modular Structures Manufacturing Construtech subsidiary and national reference in manufacturing personalized isothermal modular structures for corporate, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Modular Service - Modular Construction Technical Services Subsidiary specialized in technical, operational, and after-sales services for modular constructions, covering delivery, logistics, assembly, commissioning, and operational entry support.
• Compliance, Strategy and Customs Operations Customs compliance, strategy, and operations service covering customs clearance, risk identification, special customs regimes (reporto, repetro, drawback), and consultancy for Recintos Alfandegados and Operadores Logísticos.
• Logistics Consulting Logistics consulting service including analysis and planning for equipment and industrial plant investment projects, international contract requirements, and surveyor services for cargo inspection.
• Logistics Project Management End-to-end logistics project management controlling scope, schedule, quality, and cost to minimize risks and optimize operational efficiency through planning and proprietary technology tools.
• International Transportation Services International transport services including maritime, air, and rail-road freight, container rental and acquisition, concentrated shipments, and mission-critical international operations.
• National Multimodal Transportation National transport service covering road, rail, air, and multimodal transport, cabotage, confined and dedicated operations, port and retro-port operations, and warehousing solutions.
• Modular Solutions (Integrated Manufacturing, Rental & Sale) Integrated modular solutions offering the manufacturing, rental, and sale of modular buildings, integrating engineering, supplies, construction process, and factory production for complete project delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Moved tens of thousands of tons across 150+ medium and large-scale projects in Brazil and abroad
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/core and core.

• UTC Overseasflagship/coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Strategic alliance with UTC Overseas in 2019, with Multicargo assuming UTC's operations in Brazil. The partnership provides access to 45 offices across 22 countries and 160+ approved operational agents, forming the core of Multicargo's global network for international project cargo logistics.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Member since 2009. FIATA is a global non-governmental organization representing the freight forwarding and logistics industry worldwide, providing Multicargo with international credibility and access to global best practices.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Member since 2009. IATA membership enables Multicargo to operate in air freight and provides standardized procedures for air cargo handling globally.
• WCA ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of WCA Projects, a global network specializing in project cargo and heavy-lift logistics, providing additional global coverage for complex project logistics.
• PCN (Project Cargo Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Project Cargo Network, a global network for project cargo logistics, enhancing Multicargo's capabilities in complex project cargo operations worldwide.
• JC TranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of JC Trans, an international logistics network providing additional coverage and partnerships for freight forwarding operations.
• OOG NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of OOG Network (Out of Gauge), specialized in oversized cargo logistics, complementing Multicargo's project cargo capabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Röhlig Logistics: German-headquartered mid-sized global forwarder with strong presence in Brazil and Latin America. Closely comparable in scale, project cargo orientation, and multinational customer base served through regional offices.
• AGUNSA: Chilean multimodal logistics group providing freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and project logistics across Latin America. Comparable integrated model with similar cross-border focus and enterprise project orientation.
• Wilson Sons: Brazilian integrated port, maritime, and logistics operator providing container terminals, towing, and offshore logistics. Comparable in offering integrated logistics infrastructure with strong Brazil footprint and enterprise clientele.
• Log-In Logística: Brazilian multimodal logistics operator specializing in coastal cabotage, container transport, and integrated logistics. Comparable Brazilian multimodal operator serving enterprise clients with similar cross-border project exposure.
• Mundial Logistic: Brazilian freight forwarder and customs broker offering international transport, customs clearance, and project cargo services across similar verticals (mining, energy, oil & gas). Closely comparable mid-sized Brazilian forwarder with overlapping service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Tegma Gestão Logística: Largest Brazilian road logistics operator serving automotive, agribusiness, and industrial clients. Comparable in serving large Brazilian enterprise clients with complex logistics needs, though focused primarily on road transport.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with significant Brazilian presence and customs capabilities. Competes for the same enterprise project cargo and customs business, but with global IT platforms and balance sheet.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics with Brazilian operations. Comparable in multimodal and project cargo services, though at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Grupo Ecorodovias: Brazilian infrastructure and logistics conglomerate operating highways, ports, and inland logistics. Comparable in multimodal logistics scope and Brazil-centric enterprise focus, though predominantly an infrastructure operator.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and logistics giant with deep Brazilian operations. Overlaps with Multicargo in customs brokerage, project cargo, and multimodal forwarding, but operates globally with vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/Multicargo

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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