Sagres Agenciamentos Marítimos

What Sagres Agenciamentos Marítimos does

Sagres Agenciamentos Marítimos is a privately held Brazilian integrated port and logistics operator headquartered in Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, founded in 2002. The company provides six core service lines through nine owned terminals and more than 20 commercial offices across Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo: (1) port operations (ship and barge loading/unloading); (2) Terminal Handling Cargo (THC) and customs-bonded storage; (3) Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) for RORO cargo including light vehicles, buses, tractors, agricultural machinery, and mobile plants; (4) equipment rental covering 100-tonne cranes, shiploaders, tugmasters, reach stackers, hoppers, grabs, and forklifts; (5) industrial services delivered on customer sites (special cargo handling, industrial packaging, machine assembly/disassembly, lashing, project cargo certifications); and (6) forestry industry services managing the full chain for wood logs, MDF/MDP, plywood, wood chips, and cellulose. Underlying capability rests on owned specialized equipment, the Estaleiro Rio Grande shipyard (2 berths, 14m draft), a 9,000 sqm customs-bonded covered area at TMRG with 7 berths and 9.45m draft, and qualified in-house operational teams.

Sagres monetizes through transaction-fee and managed-services revenue models: per-shipment port handling fees, THC and storage charges, VPC processing fees, equipment rental (with operators), and integrated managed contracts for forestry chains. The customer base is vertical-segmented across forestry (pulp, paper, wood panels), vehicle and equipment OEMs (RORO), import/export companies, and industrial manufacturers, with no public customer-logo disclosure. Sagres operates three go-to-market brands — Sagres Agenciamentos Marítimos, Sagres Logística, and Rochamar — and is strategically backed by Grupo Ultramar (shareholder since 2010) and ATCO Group (since 2018), providing capital, international network access, and governance credibility. Certifications include ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001, TRACE, GPTW, and the 2025 GHG Protocol Gold Seal.

Pricing is quote-based B2B and not publicly disclosed. GTM is enterprise field sales with direct client relationships in industrial verticals, supported by a multi-language corporate website (Portuguese, Spanish, English) and a regional sales office structure spanning Brazil's southern and southeastern port corridors. The company is privately held with no public revenue disclosure, operating from 501–1,000 employees across a multi-terminal asset base.

Name

Sagres Agenciamentos Marítimos

Legal name

Sagres

Website

https://sagresrg.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sagres Agenciamentos Marítimos is a privately held Brazilian integrated port and logistics operator, founded 2002, running nine terminals across RS/SC/SP. It serves forestry, OEM/RORO, import-export, and industrial clients with port operations, storage, equipment rental, and managed forestry logistics, backed by Grupo Ultramar and ATCO Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Ro-Ro Terminal Operations (Berth, Yard & Vessel Loading/Discharge) (TLAHACAA), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Port operations services
• Marine terminal handling
• Freight forwarding logistics
• Warehouse storage services
• Equipment rental logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio Grande

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Operations Services: Ship loading and unloading operations for ships and barges, conducted in partnership with regulatory bodies, unions, and local authorities. Core revenue stream for the company.
2. THC and Storage Services: Terminal Handling Cargo (THC) and warehousing services in customs-bonded terminals or back-port areas. Covers cargo receiving (road and maritime), handling, strict verification, and preparation for shipment or dispatch. Revenue generated through handling and storage fees.
3. Vehicle Processing Center (VPC): Specialized RORO cargo processing including light vehicles, buses, tractors, harvesters, agricultural machines, mobile plants, and general trailers. Revenue from processing fees.
4. Equipment Rental: Portfolio of equipment for port operations and back-port terminal movements including cranes, shiploaders, tugmasters, reach stackers, hoppers, grabs, forklifts of various capacities. Equipment rented with operators for specific operations.
5. Industrial Services: Direct industrial services at customer plants including special cargo handling, industrial packaging, machine assembly/disassembly, lashing and certifications for project cargo. Billed as professional services.
6. Forestry Industry Services: Full integral solutions for forestry products including timber logs, MDP/MDF, Plywood, Wood Chips, and Cellulose. Manages entire logistics chain including receiving, storage, preparation, transport, and shipment via ship or barge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sagres Agenciamentos Marítimos provides integrated port and maritime logistics services across 9 strategically located terminals along the Brazilian coast. Core offerings include Port Operations (ship and barge loading/unloading), Terminal Handling Cargo (THC) and customs-bonded storage, Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) for RORO cargo, equipment rental (cranes, shiploaders, reach stackers), on-site Industrial Services (special cargo handling, packaging, project cargo), and Forestry Industry logistics (logs, MDP/MDF, plywood, wood chips, cellulose) covering the entire chain from receipt through ship/barge shipment.

Product overview

Sagres offers integrated logistics services for the port and maritime industry. The company provides six core service offerings: Port Operations (Operações Portuárias), THC and Storage (THC e Armazenagem), Vehicle Processing Center (VPC), Equipment Rental (Locação de Equipamentos), Industrial Services (Serviços Industriais), and Forestry Industry services (Indústria Florestal). These services are delivered through a network of 8 strategically located terminals across Brazil, including facilities in Rio Grande do Sul (TLRG, TMRG, ERG, TLP, TPP, TLG), Santa Catarina (TSI, TLI), and Santos (SP). The terminals specialize in handling various cargo types including break-bulk, containers, RORO, cellulose, wood logs, and general cargo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Operations (Operações Portuárias) Technical know-how and solid experience in loading and unloading ships and barges, performed in partnership with regulatory bodies, unions, and local authorities. Targeted at industrial shippers, importers/exporters, and carriers using Sagres terminals.
• THC and Storage (THC e Armazenagem) Terminal Handling Cargo (THC) and warehousing services in customs-bonded terminals or back-port areas, covering cargo receipt from road and maritime transport, handling, rigorous inspection, and preparation for shipment or dispatch. Targeted at importers, exporters, and traders requiring bonded storage.
• Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) Specialized processing of RORO cargo shipments including light vehicles, buses, tractors, harvesters, agricultural machines, mobile plants, and general trailers. Uses manufacturer-standard trained staff and special procedures/technical devices for vehicle integrity protection. Targeted at vehicle and equipment manufacturers and importers/exporters.
• Equipment Rental (Locação de Equipamentos) Rental of full equipment portfolio for port operations and back-port terminal movements, including 100-tonne cranes, shiploaders, tugmasters, reach stackers, hoppers, grabs, material handlers, and forklifts of various capacities. Equipment rented with operators for specific operations. Targeted at port operators, terminals, and industrial clients.
• Industrial Services (Serviços Industriais) Industrial services delivered directly at customer plants, including special cargo handling, industrial packaging, machine assembly/disassembly, lashing, and certifications for project cargo. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring on-site qualified teams with safety and quality certifications.
• Forestry Industry Services (Indústria Florestal) Complete logistics solutions for the forestry industry covering timber logs, MDP/MDF, Plywood, wood chips, and cellulose. Manages the entire logistics chain from receipt, storage, preparation, transport, and shipment via ship or barge. Targeted at forestry companies, wood panel manufacturers, wood chip producers, and cellulose producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• TLRG located 1.2 km from TECON with 13 hectares of area
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATCO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In 2018, ATCO Group, a Canadian conglomerate with global operations in infrastructure, logistics, energy, and services, joined the partnership, reinforcing Sagres's investment capacity and international vision.
• Grupo UltramarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010In 2010, Grupo Ultramar, one of the largest global logistics operators, entered Sagres's shareholder structure, strengthening the company's organizational framework. This partnership expanded national presence through strategic brands including Sagres Agenciamentos Marítimos, Sagres Logística, and Rochamar, achieving broad coverage and synergy in service delivery with more than 20 offices along the Brazilian coast.
• CCmar (Centro de Convívio dos Jovens do Mar)minorOthersCommunity partnership with Centro de Convívio dos Jovens do Mar (Center for Youth from the Sea), one of several organizations Sagres has agreements with in the communities where its operations are located.
• NEMA (Núcleo de Educação e Monitoramento Ambiental)minorOthersPartnership with Núcleo de Educação e Monitoramento Ambiental (Environmental Education and Monitoring Center) for environmental education initiatives in communities where Sagres operates.
• CRAM (Centro de Recuperação de Animais Marinhos)minorOthersPartnership with Centro de Recuperação de Animais Marinhos (Marine Animal Recovery Center) for marine conservation in port operation areas.
• Museu OceanográficominorOthersPartnership with Museu Oceanográfico (Oceanographic Museum) supporting marine education and research initiatives.
• Associação OutroportominorOthersPartnership with Associação Outroporto, a port community organization supporting local development and port industry initiatives.
• PATRAM (Patrulha Ambiental da Brigada Militar)minorOthersPartnership with PATRAM (Environmental Patrol of the Military Brigade), Rio Grande do Sul's environmental enforcement unit, for environmental protection in port operation areas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Log-In Logística: Brazilian integrated logistics operator with port terminals (Vila do Conde, Barcarena), cabotage, and multimodal transport. Comparable as a Southern Hemisphere integrated port + logistics player.
• BTP - Brasil Terminal Portuário: Container terminal at Santos port sharing overlapping service portfolio with Sagres' Santos commercial office — comparable in concessioned container terminal operations.
• Wilson Sons: One of Brazil's largest port and maritime services operators, providing towage, terminal operations (BR do Brasil Terminales), and logistics across multiple Brazilian ports. Directly comparable to Sagres' terminal operating model.
• TCP - Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá: Major Southern Brazilian container terminal at Paranaguá operating break-bulk and container handling, analogous to Sagres' TMRG/TSCC terminals in Rio Grande.
• Portonave Terminais Portuários: Container and general cargo terminal at Itajaí (SC), operating in the same Santa Catarina port cluster as Sagres' TLI. Directly comparable in port/terminal handling activity and southern Brazilian geographic focus.
• TESC - Terminal de Santa Catarina S.A. Public port terminal operator managing Imbituba port in Santa Catarina — the same geography where Sagres operates TSI, offering directly comparable port terminal services.

Broad incumbents

• Hidrovias do Brasil: One of the largest South American waterway logistics players; operates barge/cabotage transport and handles break-bulk and forestry products — broadly competes with Sagres' integrated logistics + forestry chain.
• APM Terminals Brazil: Part of Maersk, operates Brazilian container terminals including Itajaí and Suape. Offers comparable terminal handling services with broader global scale than Sagres.
• DP World Brazil: Global terminal operator with Brazilian operations in Santos and across multiple South American ports. Comparable as a broader incumbent providing port terminal services overlapping Sagres' core area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sagresagenciamentosmaritimos

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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