What Zport does

ZPORT is a Brazilian privately held port logistics group founded in 2010 and headquartered in São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina. Operating across 23+ Brazilian ports and cities from the North (Arco Norte) to the South, the group delivers integrated port and maritime logistics services to commodity importers, exporters, and shipping lines. The portfolio spans seven core service lines: port operations (stevedoring for bulk and general cargo), warehousing and storage, shipping agency, tugboat towage, 24/7 port support (mooring, crew transport, draft reading, bathymetry), Brazilian Navy-accredited nautical signaling, and proprietary cargo handling equipment.

The group's principal technical differentiator is the patented Super Grab bulk cargo handling system developed over three years of R&D by MZ Equipamentos, a wholly owned ZPORT group subsidiary. Operations are coordinated from the São Francisco do Sul hub through a network of 11 legal entities, with private terminals in Miritituba (500,000 t/year capacity, 22,000 m²) and Barcarena (19,500 m² static capacity, 50,000 t/year) integrating inland waterway and road logistics for agricultural commodity flows. ZPORT maintains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications as part of an Integrated Management System, holds ANTAQ Port Operator licensing, and was the pioneer in southern Brazil port operations to achieve these certifications, with cumulative throughput exceeding 50 million tonnes over 15 years.

The business model is transaction-fee based: revenue is generated per vessel call (shipping agency), per ship/operation (port handling and stevedoring), per-tonnage handling and storage contracts (warehousing), and per service event or long-term port support contract (tugboats, speedboats, nautical signaling). GTM is direct enterprise sales to commodity traders, agricultural sector players, and shipping companies, supplemented by event-driven engagement at industry conferences such as Intermodal South America and the NPK Sindiadubos Symposium. The group is family-owned with no disclosed external funding, supporting a 51–100 employee base and an installed footprint that includes flagship clients such as Tereos, Terrena Agro, Rifertil, and UNI-Z.

Name

Zport

Legal name

ZPORT OPERADORES PORTUÁRIOS LTDA.

Website

https://zport.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ZPORT is a privately held Brazilian port logistics group operating across 23+ ports nationwide, delivering integrated stevedoring, shipping agency, warehousing, tugboat, maritime support, and nautical signaling services to commodity importers, exporters, and shipping lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Maritime shipping agency
• Bulk cargo handling
• Port logistics services
• Stevedoring and warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

São Francisco Do Sul

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Operations and Stevedoring Services: One-time per-operation fees for port handling, loading, and unloading of bulk cargo (import, export, and domestic). Services are contracted per ship or per operation for enterprise clients in the commodity and agriculture sectors.
2. Shipping Agency / Maritime Agency Services: Fees charged for the full range of maritime agency services: ship arrival coordination, berthing, documentation, cargo clearance, and departure management. Billed per vessel call, covering the complete lifecycle of a ship's port visit.
3. Warehouse and Storage Services: Static storage capacity and handling services for bulk cargo, general cargo, and big bag products. Revenue generated through storage contracts and per-tonnage handling fees, with own and partner warehouse facilities across Brazil.
4. Port Support and Maritime Support Services: Speedboat services (berthing, unberthing, crew transport, draft reading), tugboat towage, and nautical signaling installation/maintenance. Provided 24/7 at São Francisco do Sul and across operational ports, billed per service event or under long-term port support contracts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zport is a Brazilian integrated port logistics provider that delivers end-to-end services for the movement of goods in national, import, and export markets. Its core offerings include Port Operations (bulk and general cargo stevedoring), Warehousing, Shipping Agency, Tugboat towage, 24/7 Port Support, Brazilian Navy-accredited Nautical Signaling, and proprietary cargo handling Equipment (including the patented Super Grab system). All services are coordinated across 23+ Brazilian ports from its São Francisco do Sul headquarters and consolidated under an ISO-certified Integrated Management System.

Product overview

Zport is a port logistics company offering an integrated system of complementary services across Brazil's main ports. The portfolio consists of seven core operational services: Port Operations (handling import/export bulk and general cargo), Warehouse/Storage (with proprietary facilities and partner network), Shipping Agency, Tugboats, Port Support (24-hour mooring, crew transport, draft reading), Nautical Signaling (accredited by Brazilian Navy), and specialized Equipment (including the patented Super Grab developed by subsidiary MZ Equipamentos). The company also operates a Compliance Program with an Integrity and Ethics Committee and Whistleblower Channel for governance. All services are unified under an Integrated Management System (SGI) certified to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MZ Equipamentos: Patented Super Grab equipment for bulk cargo handling; maintenance services for port equipment including unloading funnels, lifting grabs, cranes, and welding services.

Products and services

• Port Operations (Operações Portuárias) Core stevedoring and cargo handling service covering import bulk, export bulk, and general cargo operations for commodity importers, exporters, and shipping companies across Brazilian ports.
• Warehousing (Armazenagem) Storage services for bulk cargo, general cargo, and big bag products, including packaging, bottling, and weighing services, with own facilities and a partner warehouse network across Brazil.
• Shipping Agency (Agência Marítima) Maritime agency services for ship arrival coordination, berthing, documentation, cargo clearance, and departure management, provided across multiple Brazilian ports through Zport Agência Marítima Ltda. and its branches.
• Tugboats (Rebocadores) Maritime towage services for ships, ferries, and other vessels across Brazil's main ports, using qualified equipment and specialized crew.
• Port Support (Apoio Marítimo)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 million tonnes operated in 15 years of history
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Porto de São Francisco do SulcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025ZPORT operates its main integrated logistics hub at Porto de São Francisco do Sul. The company co-exhibited with the port authority at Intermodal South America 2025 (stand E 083) and maintains a close collaborative relationship in port operations, representing the port in industry events and serving as a key port operator.
• TereosminorOthers · 27 August 2024Tereos, a major international agribusiness and sugar producer, partnered with ZPORT for a 25,000-tonne sugar export operation on the MV Atromitos L at Porto de Itajaí. ZPORT provided port operations and coordination services.
• Terrena Agro and RifertilminorOthers · 22 July 2024Terrena Agro and Rifertil are agricultural sector clients for whom ZPORT performed its first operation at Porto de Santos (MV Pavo Brave, 13,000 MT potassium chloride discharge). ZPORT provided integrated shipping agency and port operations services.
• UNI-ZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UNI-Z is a key operational partner of ZPORT, conducting joint port operations where ZPORT provides maritime agency services and UNI-Z handles cargo operations (e.g., MOP discharge at Porto de Santarém, with cargo destined for ETC Miritituba). They co-sponsored the 18th NPK Sindiadubos Symposium 2024 and maintain an ongoing co-development relationship in the fertilizer logistics supply chain.
• MZ EquipamentoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020MZ Equipamentos is a subsidiary company within the ZPORT group responsible for developing and manufacturing the patented Super Grab cargo handling equipment. This internal strategic partnership enables ZPORT to offer proprietary technology advantages in bulk cargo operations and also provides maintenance services for port equipment (unloading hoppers, lifting grabs, cranes, welding).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Libra: Privately held Brazilian port terminal operator with terminals at Santos and other Brazilian ports. Comparable to ZPORT as a private mid-size port operator providing integrated stevedoring, warehousing, and value-added logistics services.
• Santos Brasil: Largest Brazilian publicly listed port operator, focused on container terminals at the Port of Santos. Directly comparable to ZPORT as a B2B port operator with stevedoring, warehousing, and integrated terminal services, though Santos Brasil has substantially greater scale and is publicly listed.
• Log-In Logística: Brazilian integrated port terminal operator and waterway cabotage logistics provider. Comparable to ZPORT in port operations, cabotage, and integrated port-to-door service delivery for containerized and bulk cargo.
• Hidrovias do Brasil: Public Brazilian waterway and inland logistics operator focused on the Arco Norte corridor (Miritituba, Barcarena). Directly comparable to ZPORT's Arco Norte terminal footprint and bulk commodity logistics focus, but with a publicly traded capital base and larger fleet.
• Wilson Sons: Integrated Brazilian port and maritime logistics group offering towage, ship agency, terminal operations, and logistics. Closely comparable to ZPORT's bundled shipping agency + tugboat + port operations model, with significantly larger asset base and international ownership.
• Multiterminais Alfandegados: Brazilian port logistics group offering stevedoring, warehousing, and customs-bonded storage. Comparable to ZPORT's warehousing + port operations + integrated customs-handling offerings at multiple Brazilian ports.

Regional players

• Bram Offshore (formerly Tide Marine): Brazilian offshore support vessel provider. Tangentially comparable to ZPORT's maritime support (speedboat, tugboat, port support) services, but focused on offshore oil & gas rather than port-based cargo operations.

Broad incumbents

• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services): Global terminal operator with presence in Brazilian ports (e.g., ICTSI Brazil subsidiary). Comparable to ZPORT as a port operator with stevedoring and terminal services, though ICTSI operates globally and at significantly larger scale.
• DP World Santos: Global terminal operator with a major Brazilian facility at the Port of Santos. Comparable to ZPORT as a port operator serving Brazilian bulk and container flows, but operates at substantially greater scale as part of a global portfolio.

Emerging players

• Porto Sudeste: Bulk terminal operator at Itaguaí (RJ) focused on iron ore exports. Partially comparable to ZPORT's bulk cargo handling capability, though focused exclusively on the iron ore corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zportgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zport-operadores-portuarios
• Instagraminstagram.com/zport_op

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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