GDL

Integrated Logistics Servicesgdllogistica.com.br

GDL is a Brazilian integrated logistics operator headquartered in Cariacica, Espírito Santo, formed in 2022 through the merger of Silotec and Tegma ES, offering customs bonded warehousing, distribution center, and automotive logistics services to enterprise B2B clients across Southeast Brazil.

Company typePrivate
Founded1978
HeadquartersCariacica, Brazil
Headcount501–1,000
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What GDL does

GDL (legal name GDL Logística Integrada S.A.) is a privately-held Brazilian integrated logistics operator headquartered in Cariacica, Espírito Santo, formed in July 2022 through the merger of Silotec and Tegma Espírito Santo operations. The company operates two CNPJ-registered entities (GDL Logística Integrada S.A. and GDL Transportes e Armazéns Gerais S.A.) across two operational units in Cariacica, with a workforce of over 400 employees and more than 1 million m² of operational area comprising one of Brazil's largest CLIAs (Centro Logístico Industrial Aduaneiro). Its core products are organized into three service lines: Armazém Alfandegado (Customs Bonded Warehouse) for DI processing, bonded storage, and customs clearance; Centro de Distribuição (Distribution Center) for storage, handling, cross-docking, and distribution; and Automotivo (Automotive Logistics) with Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Connected Services modules.

GDL's underlying technology platform is "Tecnologia E5," described as modern information systems and management tools for end-to-end process integration, supplemented by a digital Portal Aduaneiro that handles DI submission, loading requests, and cargo documentation. The company is ISO 9001 certified for both operational units and holds ABVTEX Bronze certification for socioenvironmental and governance practices, audited by DNV in December 2023.

The business model is B2B managed services sold through direct sales to enterprise and mid-market clients in three primary segments: importers/exporters, distribution and retail companies, and the automotive industry. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with services delivered through multi-year contracts. GDL's strategic location provides access to BRs 101 and 262, an airport, and the Grande Vitória port complex within 20 km, enabling coverage of major Brazilian consumption centers within a 1,000 km radius. Marketing is conducted via direct sales, a corporate website with online forms, and social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

GDL firmographics

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Name: GDL
Legal name: GDL Logística Integrada S.A
Website: https://gdllogistica.com.br
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1978
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 501–1,000 employees
Short description: GDL is a Brazilian integrated logistics operator headquartered in Cariacica, Espírito Santo, formed in 2022 through the merger of Silotec and Tegma ES, offering customs bonded warehousing, distribution center, and automotive logistics services to enterprise B2B clients across Southeast Brazil.
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GDL industry classification

Industry

Product category: Integrated Logistics Services
NAICS: Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Transportation (488)
SIC: Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
akta.pro primary industry: Industry-Specific Contract Logistics (Automotive, Pharma, Retail, Aerospace, etc.) (TLAIAAAL)
akta.pro secondary industry: Automotive & Mobility (OEM, Tier Suppliers, Aftermarket) (TLAIALAA)

Keywords

Customs bonded warehousing
Distribution center services
Automotive logistics
Integrated logistics solutions
Dry port CLIA

Where GDL is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Cariacica
HQ country: Brazil
HQ region: Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GDL business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Customs Warehouse Services (Armazém Alfandegado): Bonded warehouse operations including storage, handling, and customs clearance for imported goods. Services include DI processing, cargo loading scheduling, and customs compliance.
Distribution Center Services (Centro de Distribuição): Storage, handling, cross-docking, and distribution services for various product categories including manual, mechanized, container, and cross-docking operations.
Automotive Logistics (Automotivo): Specialized automotive logistics including Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) services and connected services for automotive sector operations.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Customs warehouse and distribution services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

GDL product offering

Product offering

Core offering

GDL is a B2B logistics operator offering three integrated service lines: (1) Armazém Alfandegado — customs bonded warehousing with Import Declaration (DI) processing, cargo inspection, and customs clearance; (2) Centro de Distribuição — storage, handling, cross-docking, container handling, and distribution services for various product categories; and (3) Automotivo — specialized automotive logistics including Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and connected automotive services. All services are delivered from two operational units in Cariacica, Espírito Santo, supported by the internal "Tecnologia E5" information system.

Product overview

GDL is a unified logistics platform offering three integrated core services: Armazém Alfandegado (customs bonded warehouse with DI handling), Centro de Distribuição (distribution center with connected services), and Automotivo (automotive logistics with PDI). These are supported by the Portal Aduaneiro for customs documentation and the Dry Port/CLIA hub model that combines bonded warehouse and distribution operations. GDL operates primarily in Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving as one of the largest CLIAs (Centro Logístico Industrial Aduaneiro) in the country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Armazém Alfandegado (Customs Bonded Warehouse) A bonded customs warehouse service providing integrated customs operations including DI (Declaração de Importação) handling, cargo inspection, customs clearance, and bonded storage for importers and exporters.
Centro de Distribuição (Distribution Center) A distribution center service offering storage, handling, cross-docking, container handling, and distribution services for various product categories across manual, mechanized, full-container, and direct-unpacking operation modes.
Automotivo (Automotive Logistics) Specialized automotive logistics service including vehicle handling, automotive-specific distribution, and Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) for automotive manufacturers and dealers.
Dry Port/CLIA (Centro Logístico Industrial Aduaneiro) An integrated industrial customs logistics center (dry port) that combines bonded warehouse and distribution operations as a single integrated logistics hub at one of Brazil's largest CLIAs.

Companies that use GDL

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

GDL technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

GDL partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

SiloteccoreOthersSilotec merged its operations with Tegma Espírito Santo to form GDL. Silotec contributed its logistics expertise to the combined entity, creating one of the largest CLIAs (Centro Logístico Industrial Aduaneiro) in Brazil.
Tegma Espírito SantocoreOthersTegma Espírito Santo operations merged with Silotec to form GDL. The merger combined expertise and infrastructure to create a major logistics operator in Espírito Santo with over 1 million m² of facilities.
DNVminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDNV serves as the independent auditing organization for ABVTEX certification of GDL's social, environmental, and governance practices. Audit conducted December 22, 2023.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

GDL competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Tegma Gestão Logística: Brazilian automotive logistics specialist and one of GDL's predecessor parents (Tegma Espírito Santo). Highly comparable given shared automotive DNA and Brazilian 3PL scale.
CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with significant Brazilian operations providing contract logistics, customs, and distribution. Comparable to GDL as a multi-service contract logistics operator with bonded warehouse capabilities, but at much larger scale.
DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with Brazilian contract logistics and customs clearance services. Overlaps with GDL on integrated 3PL and bonded warehousing offerings.
Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics provider with Brazilian contract logistics and customs operations. Comparable as a multi-service 3PL competitor in Brazil's bonded warehouse and distribution segments.
DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader with Brazilian warehouses, distribution centers, and customs services. Comparable to GDL in service breadth, though operating globally and across multiple Brazilian states.

Direct peers

Log-In Logística: Brazilian integrated logistics provider offering container terminals, road transport, and warehousing. Comparable to GDL on integrated logistics and port-adjacent operations in Brazil.
Multilog: Brazilian integrated 3PL offering contract logistics, customs-bonded warehousing, and distribution center services. Directly comparable to GDL as a multi-service Brazilian contract logistics operator serving importers, retailers, and manufacturers.
Localfrio: Brazilian logistics operator specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing, customs-bonded facilities, and distribution. Comparable to GDL in customs warehouse operations and integrated DC services within Brazil.

Regional players

Grupo ZLOG: Brazilian logistics operator providing warehousing, transportation, and customs services. Comparable to GDL as a Brazilian 3PL with bonded operations, though serving different regional corridors.

Emerging players

Wilson Sons: Brazilian port and integrated logistics operator with terminals and container operations. Adjacent peer to GDL given shared port-adjacent logistics and customs-handling activity in Brazil.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

GDL compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

GDL financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

GDL leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

GDL subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

GDL funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

GDL M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about GDL

What does GDL do?

Is GDL a public or private company?

GDL is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was GDL founded?

GDL was founded in 1978. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is GDL based?

GDL is headquartered in Cariacica, Brazil, in the Latin America region.

How does GDL make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Customs Warehouse Services (Armazém Alfandegado) is the primary driver. The others are distribution Center Services (Centro de Distribuição) and automotive Logistics (Automotivo).

Who are GDL's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Tegma Gestão Logística, CEVA Logistics, DB Schenker, Kuehne+Nagel and DHL Supply Chain. Direct peers are Log-In Logística, Multilog and Localfrio. Grupo ZLOG is listed as a regional player. Wilson Sons is listed as an emerging player.

Does GDL have an API?

No public API is recorded for GDL.

What industry is GDL in?

GDL's product category is Integrated Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAIAAAL, Industry-Specific Contract Logistics (Automotive, Pharma, Retail, Aerospace, etc.), with a secondary code of TLAIALAA, Automotive & Mobility (OEM, Tier Suppliers, Aftermarket). Its NAICS code is 48851 and its SIC code is 4220.