What Arnaud does

Arnaud – Logística Integrada, S.A. is a privately-held Portuguese freight forwarder and integrated logistics provider headquartered in Camarate (Lisbon region), with origins dating to circa 1864. The company employs 51-100 staff across ten wholly-owned offices in Portugal (Lisbon, Oporto, Azores, Madeira), Angola (Luanda), Cape Verde (Praia, Mindelo, Sal), Mozambique (Maputo), and Spain (Madrid). Arnaud is the first IATA-accredited air cargo agent in Portugal (since 1946) and the first freight-forwarding agent established in post-independence Angola and Cape Verde.

Arnaud's offering is organized as a single integrated logistics platform spanning five service pillars: Air Cargo (IATA/INAC-certified with daily departures from Portugal), Sea Cargo (containerized, groupage, and conventional maritime freight via partnerships with PSL, Grimaldi, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Transinsular, GS Lines, and MACS), Road Cargo (daily connections between Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon, and Porto, plus 24-hour domestic Portugal), Project Cargo (specialized handling for outsized and complex shipments), and Integrated Logistics (bonded warehouse cargo terminals with customs clearance). Supporting infrastructure includes the clientes.arnaud.pt customer portal for shipment tracking, container guidance content, Incoterms 2020 education, and published shipping schedules.

The business operates a B2B enterprise model selling transactional freight services (per-shipment fees across air, sea, road) and professional services (customs clearance, documentation, bonded warehousing) to importers and exporters requiring multi-modal logistics into Portuguese-speaking African markets and the Iberian Peninsula. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 (2019), HACCP (2017), and WCA (2021) certifications, and is recognized with the TAP Air Portugal TOP TAP Cargo award. Arnaud has raised no disclosed external funding, has no parent company, and emphasizes financial autonomy under its private shareholder structure.

Name

Arnaud

Legal name

Arnaud – Logis, Soluções Logísticas Integradas, S.A.

Website

https://arnaud.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arnaud is a privately-held Portuguese freight forwarder offering air, sea, road, project cargo, and bonded-warehouse logistics across Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, and Spain for enterprise importers and exporters serving PALOP markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Integrated Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Air Freight Forwarding (Full/Part Charter, ACMI Brokerage) (TLACAAAC)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Air cargo transport
• Sea cargo shipping
• Road freight transport
• Integrated logistics warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarate

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Cargo Services: International air freight transport services as certified IATA agent, including cargo handling and customs clearance
2. Sea Cargo Services: Containerized and conventional sea freight services including groupage, full container loads, and project cargo
3. Road Transport Services: Domestic and international road freight with daily connections between Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon, and Porto
4. Integrated Logistics and Warehousing: Bonded warehouse services, cargo handling, and supply chain management solutions
5. Customs Services: Customs clearance, licensing of commercial invoices, and import/export documentation services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arnaud provides integrated multi-modal freight forwarding and logistics services under the unified "Logística Integrada" offering. Its core services span Air Cargo (first IATA Agent in Portugal), Sea Cargo (containerized and conventional), Road Cargo (daily Iberian connections), Project Cargo for complex shipments, and Warehousing with bonded warehouse operations. The company also delivers customs clearance and import/export documentation services, supported by a customer portal for shipment tracking.

Product overview

Arnaud is a Portuguese integrated logistics company with 160+ years of experience providing comprehensive freight transport and logistics services. The company operates as a single unified offering called 'Logística Integrada' (Integrated Logistics), encompassing five core service pillars: Air Cargo, Sea Cargo, Road Cargo, Project Cargo, and Integrated Logistics/Warehousing. These services are supported by an infocenter containing container guidance, Incoterms education, and shipping schedules. The company also provides a customer portal for client access. Arnaud maintains presence across Portugal (Lisbon, Porto, Azores, Madeira), Angola, Cape Verde, Spain (Madrid), and Mozambique.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carga Aéra (Air Cargo) International air freight transport services as a certified IATA Agent (first in Portugal) accredited by INAC, including cargo handling, customs clearance, and daily departures from Portugal for enterprise importers and exporters.
• Carga Marítima (Sea Cargo) Maritime freight transport services providing worldwide shipping solutions for full container loads, groupage, conventional cargo, and project cargo through a closely coordinated network of sea carriers.
• Carga Rodoviária (Road Cargo) Road transport service with daily connections between Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon, and Porto, plus 24-hour domestic pick-up and delivery within Portuguese territory, executed through Arnaud's owned offices and international agent network.
• Project Cargo Specialized logistics solutions for complex cargo requiring transport outside usual standards, including multidisciplinary route planning and transport insurance, for enterprise clients with oversized or non-standard shipments.
• Logística Integrada (Integrated Logistics and Warehousing) Warehousing and integrated logistics services with bonded warehouses operating as cargo terminals, providing cargo handling, specialized staff, and tailored solutions for shippers requiring warehouse-to-destination logistics.
• Customs Services Customs clearance, licensing of commercial invoices, and import/export documentation services for importers and exporters handling international trade into and out of Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, and Spain.
• Customer Portal (Área de Cliente) Authenticated web portal enabling enterprise clients to access shipment tracking, container tracking (via Searates integration), air cargo tracking (via Track-Trace integration), and documentation management for their logistics operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weekly direct container shipments from Lisbon and Leixões to Luanda, Lobito, Cabinda, Namibe, and Soyo (Angola)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TAP Air PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArnaud has been recognized with the TOP TAP Cargo award by TAP Air Portugal, indicating a strong partnership in air cargo services.
• INACcoreTechnology or IntegrationArnaud is certified as air cargo agent, accredited by INAC (Autoridade Nacional de Aviação Civil), the Portuguese civil aviation authority.
• PSL (Portuguese Shipping Line)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPSL provides container shipping services with vessels including MARIA JOSÉ and MARIA FRANCISCA operating routes from Leixões and Lisbon to Angolan ports.
• Grimaldi GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrimaldi operates the GR. ATLANTICO vessel serving routes from Leixões to Luanda.
• Hapag-LloydcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHapag-Lloyd provides container shipping with multiple vessels including AMALTHEA, API BHUM, and IRENES RESOLVE serving Portuguese and Angolan ports.
• TransinsularcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransinsular operates vessels LAGOA, BMI EXPRESS, and PONTA DO SOL serving Cape Verde routes from Leixões and Lisbon.
• GS LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGS Lines provides container shipping with vessels RAQUEL and REBECCA serving Cape Verde routes.
• MACScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMACS provides container shipping with vessels BLUE MASTER II and GOLDEN KAROO serving Mozambique routes.
• MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMSC operates multiple vessels including EDNA, ZIVANA, SARY, and MIGSAN serving Mozambique routes from Lisbon.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: French-headquartered global logistics provider offering freight forwarding (air, sea, road), contract logistics, and supply chain optimization. Comparable to Arnaud's multi-modal freight forwarding and warehousing model, with strong European base and growing Iberian/African presence competing for the same enterprise accounts.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics services with strong European and African footprint. Overlaps with Arnaud's multi-modal freight forwarding and integrated logistics capabilities, particularly on Iberia-Europe and Europe-Africa corridors.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's air and ocean freight forwarding division, offering end-to-end multi-modal logistics, customs, and warehousing globally. Directly competes with Arnaud on air cargo, sea freight forwarding, and integrated logistics, including across Iberian and African trade lanes.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with air, sea, and road transport plus contract logistics, built largely through M&A. Comparable multi-modal forwarding model to Arnaud, with presence in Iberia and growing African operations, competing for the same enterprise shipper accounts.
• DACHSER: German family-owned logistics company providing road freight, air and sea freight forwarding, and contract logistics. Comparable to Arnaud in family ownership heritage and multi-modal European road/air/sea forwarding, though with significantly larger scale and different geographic mix.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global air and ocean freight forwarder with customs brokerage and supply chain services. Comparable to Arnaud in asset-light forwarding model and air/sea focus, though operating at much larger global scale with no equivalent Lusophone Africa specialization.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong air and sea freight forwarding, contract logistics, and integrated supply chain solutions. Comparable to Arnaud in its multi-modal air/sea/road service offering, though operating at vastly larger global scale across Iberia and Africa.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, ground transportation, and finished vehicle logistics. Comparable to Arnaud's multi-modal integrated logistics offering with bonded warehousing and end-to-end supply chain solutions, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned global freight forwarder offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics with strong European base and African presence through subsidiaries. Closely comparable to Arnaud in family-owned heritage, multi-modal integrated forwarding model, and mid-sized regional-to-global positioning.
• Transitex: Portuguese-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider with Iberian Peninsula operations and a particular focus on Lusophone Africa, Brazil, and other emerging markets. Directly comparable to Arnaud as a Portuguese multi-modal forwarder serving Portugal-Africa trade corridors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/arnaudlogistica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arnaud-logis
• Instagraminstagram.com/arnaud.logis

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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