Brasfrigo

What Brasfrigo does

Brasfrigo is a Brazilian cold chain logistics provider specializing in the export and import of frozen products, primarily serving meat processors and frozen food producers. Founded in 1974 and operating as a subsidiary of Grupo BMG (a diversified Brazilian conglomerate), the company runs two strategically located facilities: the main Itajaí-SC unit (42,000 tons of static storage capacity, over 80,000 tons/month handling throughput, and 588 reefer container monitoring plugs) and the Uberlândia-MG unit (10,000 tons static storage, up to 20,000 tons/month handling). Brasfrigo's client roster includes virtually all top-tier Brazilian meat exporters — JBS, BRF, Marfrig, Minerva Foods, Pamplona, Frigon — alongside frozen food and logistics operators such as Alegra, EBBA, ELO, and EGA.

The company's technical infrastructure centers on an integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS) that enables remote client monitoring of inventory and stock levels, OCR technology for automated container and license plate identification, and rigorous temperature monitoring across refrigerated chambers. Brasfrigo holds the BRCGS Storage & Distribution certification with the highest Grade A classification and maintains authorization to operate storage logistics in more than 150 countries, with compliance verified by ANVISA, Receita Federal, and Ministério da Agricultura. Sustainability credentials include the Selo Social (2019, across seven UN SDG indicators) and the Selo Verde (2020), supported by a water recycling program that reuses approximately 900,000 liters of defrost water monthly.

Brasfrigo's revenue model combines recurring static storage fees (per-ton, per-month) at both facilities with usage-based handling fees tied to monthly throughput. The go-to-market motion is enterprise B2B field sales, with direct engagement through a dedicated commercial team and a client web portal (WMSWEB) for account management. The company does not publicly disclose pricing or revenue figures, and as a privately held subsidiary of Grupo BMG, it operates without external venture or institutional capital.

Name

Brasfrigo

Legal name

Brasfrigo

Website

https://brasfrigo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Brasfrigo is a Brazilian cold chain logistics provider for frozen product exporters and importers, operating two facilities (52,000 tons capacity, 100,000+ tons/month throughput) under Grupo BMG, with BRCGS Grade A certification enabling service across 150+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Cold Chain Logistics (Fresh, Chilled, Frozen) (TLAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Food Cold Storage (TLALABAB), Port & Airport Cold Storage Terminals (AFAOAFAF), Dedicated/Contract Cold Storage (Single-Client) (AFAOAFAB)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Refrigerated warehousing
• Frozen product storage
• Reefer container monitoring
• Temperature-controlled distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Itajaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cold Storage and Warehousing Services: Static storage services for frozen products at temperature-controlled facilities in Itajaí (42,000 tons) and Uberlândia (10,000 tons). Revenue generated through storage capacity utilization and handling fees.
2. Handling and Logistics Operations: Monthly handling services for over 80,000 tons (Itajaí) and up to 20,000 tons (Uberlândia). Services include container reefer monitoring, loading/unloading, and distribution operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Brasfrigo provides cold chain logistics services for frozen products, including temperature-controlled static storage and handling operations at two facilities in Itajaí-SC and Uberlândia-MG. The company serves large frozen food producers and meat processors with export and import logistics, supported by an integrated WMS for remote inventory monitoring, reefer container handling, and international storage authorization for 150+ countries.

Product overview

Brasfrigo is a Brazilian frozen logistics company offering a unified suite of services for frozen product export and import operations. The core offering centers on cold storage logistics with two facilities (Itajaí-SC with 42,000 tons static storage capacity and handling over 80,000 tons/month; Uberlândia-MG with 10,000 tons static storage capacity and handling up to 20,000 tons/month). The company provides an integrated WMS system for cold storage control with remote stock monitoring capabilities, OCR technology for container and license plate identification, automated operations, and international certification services enabling authorization for over 150 countries. The portfolio includes specialized services in refrigeration technology, reefer container monitoring (588 outlets), and storage management, all supported by BRCGS Storage & Distribution certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigerated Cold Storage Services Temperature-controlled static storage of frozen products at the Itajaí-SC facility (42,000 tons capacity) and Uberlândia-MG facility (10,000 tons capacity). Designed for frozen food producers, meat processors, and importers/exporters requiring large-volume refrigerated storage. Includes access to WMS-based remote inventory monitoring.
• Frozen Product Handling Operations Monthly handling services for frozen cargo at the Itajaí facility (over 80,000 tons/month) and Uberlândia facility (up to 20,000 tons/month), including container loading/unloading, reefer monitoring, and distribution operations. Targeted at large frozen food exporters, importers, and distributors.
• Export and Import Logistics for Frozen Products End-to-end frozen product logistics for international trade, including storage, handling, and regulatory compliance for shipments entering or leaving Brazil. Authorized for storage operations destined for 150+ countries. Built for large food exporters such as JBS, BRF, Marfrig, and Minerva Foods.
• Reefer Container Monitoring Service Continuous temperature monitoring and power supply for reefer containers stored at the Itajaí facility, with 588 dedicated plug points. Ensures cold chain integrity during container storage. Targeted at exporters and importers with large reefer container volumes.
• International Storage Certification Service Certification-backed storage authorization enabling clients to use Brasfrigo facilities for cargo destined for 150+ countries, leveraging the company's BRCGS Storage & Distribution Grade A certification. Designed for international frozen food exporters and importers requiring fully compliant cross-border storage.
• Automated Storage and Container Operations Management Management of refrigerated storage services and container operations incorporating OCR-based container and license plate identification plus integrated WMS control. Delivers customized training, agility, and security for each client's operational needs. For frozen food producers and logistics operators requiring efficient, technology-enabled handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles over 100,000 tons of frozen products monthly across both facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo BMGcoreOthersBrasfrigo is a company of the BMG Group. As part of one of Brazil's largest business groups, Brasfrigo operates with the backing and resources of Grupo BMG, which provides strategic support for the company's cold chain logistics operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Localfrio: Brazilian cold chain logistics operator offering refrigerated warehousing, port handling, and distribution services for frozen food producers. Highly comparable to Brasfrigo in service mix, target customer base (meat exporters), and Brazilian port/inland footprint.
• Emergent Cold Latin America: Cold storage provider focused on Latin America (now part of Lineage Logistics), serving food producers and exporters with refrigerated warehousing across multiple LatAm countries. Comparable as a regional cold chain competitor targeting the same export-oriented frozen food customers.
• SuperFrio Armazéns Gerais: Brazilian cold storage and logistics company operating multiple refrigerated facilities serving food producers, retailers, and distributors. Comparable in service mix, Brazilian market focus, and target customer base of frozen food and protein producers.
• Frialsa Frigoríficos: Latin American cold storage and logistics company operating across Mexico and other LatAm markets with frozen warehousing, container handling, and export-oriented services. Closely comparable in business model and customer profile to Brasfrigo, with similar port-centric cold chain positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Lineage Logistics: Global temperature-controlled warehousing leader with extensive port and inland cold storage capacity worldwide. Comparable in core service offering (frozen storage, handling, transportation) and increasingly competes in Brazil/LatAm following acquisitions of Emergent Cold and other regional players.
• Preferred Freezer Services: Large-scale refrigerated warehousing operator in the Americas offering temperature-controlled storage, handling, and logistics services. Comparable in core service line and enterprise customer orientation toward food producers and distributors.
• Nichirei Logistics Group: Japanese-headquartered global cold chain logistics provider with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Comparable in temperature-controlled warehousing, frozen food handling, and integrated logistics services.
• AGRO Merchants Group: International cold storage and logistics provider (now part of Lineage Logistics) serving food producers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Comparable in frozen warehousing and protein exporter customer base at global scale.
• Americold Logistics: One of the world's largest publicly traded temperature-controlled warehousing companies, operating a global network of refrigerated facilities. Directly comparable in core frozen warehousing service line and target customer base of food producers and distributors.

Regional players

• Penta Logistics: South American cold chain logistics operator with presence in Brazil and Argentina, providing refrigerated storage and transportation for food and pharmaceutical customers. Comparable in cold chain service mix and regional focus on Mercosur-area frozen trade flows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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