What Cargofast Logistics do Brasil does

Cargofast Logistics do Brasil Ltda is a Brazilian freight forwarder and NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) headquartered in Santos, São Paulo, and operating for over 16 years. The company arranges international cargo transportation across air, ocean, and road modes for importers and exporters, and supplements these core transport services with customs advisory, cargo insurance intermediation, warehousing, container handling (including FCL, LCL, reefer, open top, flat rack), project cargo, break-bulk operations, and door-to-door logistics under various Incoterms. Cargofast issues its own NVOCC Bill of Lading and holds IATA accreditation for air cargo operations, and is affiliated with multiple international forwarding networks including WCA, Allworld Shipping, WIFFA, JC Trans, FNC, OLO, WPA, and DFA. The company's technology stack consists of industry-standard logistics management systems and partner carrier networks, with no proprietary platform disclosed.

The firm employs 11-50 people and operates without disclosed external investors or funding, appearing to be founder/management-owned. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on a multi-language website (Portuguese, English, Spanish), quote request forms, phone, and email to acquire B2B clients. Revenue is generated on a per-shipment transaction-fee basis across its service lines, with pricing provided via bespoke quotation rather than published rates. Cargofast targets importers and exporters needing multi-modal coordination, customs documentation, cargo protection, and storage, including specialized shipments such as vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and household goods relocations. The leadership team brings over 50 years of combined logistics experience, which functions as the company's primary domain-expertise differentiator in a relationship-driven market segment.

Name

Cargofast Logistics do Brasil

Legal name

Cargofast Logistics do Brasil Ltda.

Website

https://cargofast.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cargofast Logistics do Brasil is a Brazilian freight forwarder and NVOCC based in Santos that arranges international air, ocean, and road transport plus customs advisory, insurance, and warehousing for importers and exporters worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Air cargo services
• Customs brokerage
• NVOCC logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: As a freight forwarder and NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier), Cargofast generates revenue through service fees charged for arranging international transportation of cargo via air, sea, and road modes. Revenue is earned on a per-shipment transaction basis, including fees for customs clearance, documentation processing, cargo insurance intermediation, and warehousing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cargofast Logistics do Brasil is a freight forwarder and NVOCC that arranges international multimodal transport of cargo into and out of Brazil. The company delivers air, ocean (FCL and LCL) and road freight forwarding, customs clearance and advisory for import and export, cargo insurance intermediation, warehousing and bonded storage, container handling, project cargo and break-bulk services, and specialized moves (vehicles, motorhomes, boats, household goods) under Incoterms such as Ex-works, DDU and DDP, operating across Brazilian and global ports and airports through carrier partner networks.

Product overview

Cargofast Logistics do Brasil is a Freight Forwarder and NVOCC company offering a comprehensive suite of international logistics services. The core portfolio comprises three primary transport modes: Air Freight Services, Ocean Freight Services, and Road Freight Transportation, supplemented by Customs Advisory services and Cargo Insurance and Warehousing solutions. The company also provides container handling services with various container types (Dry Box, Open Top, Reefer, Flat Rack, Platform), door-to-door services, project cargo handling, break-bulk cargo operations, LCL consolidation/deconsolidation, and bonded storage. All services are available at ports and airports throughout Brazil and internationally, operating under various Incoterms (Ex-works, DDU, DDP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Services (Transporte Aéreo) International air cargo transport for import and export, covering project cargo, Ex-works/DDU/DDP operations, consolidation and deconsolidation of fractional cargo, logistics advisory and On-Board Courier (OBC) international hand carry service, served to importers and exporters requiring time-sensitive international delivery.
• Ocean Freight Services (Transporte Marítimo) International maritime transport including Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), import/export of vehicles, international removals, break-bulk cargo, project cargo, and NVOCC Bill of Lading services, served to importers and exporters shipping goods through major Brazilian and global ports.
• Road Freight Transportation (Transporte Rodoviário) Road cargo transport including container transport, special cargo transport, Less than Truckload (LTL) transport, dedicated cargo transport, project cargo transport, ATA Carnet customs transit declaration, and container stuffing/unstuffing at terminals, served to importers, exporters and shippers requiring inland pickup and delivery legs.
• Customs Advisory (Assessoria Aduaneira) Customs clearance and advisory services for import and export, including customs clearance execution, LI (Import License) tracking and documentation, DI (Declaration of Import) production, tax and fee payments, and export documentation such as BL drafts, Export Registration (RE), DDE, certificates of origin, invoices and packing lists, served to importers and exporters needing compliance with Brazilian customs requirements.
• Cargo Insurance and Warehousing (Seguro de Cargas e Armazenagem) International cargo insurance advisory and storage services, including cargo insurance options intermediation, port operations, and storage of cargo and containers at partner terminals, served to importers and exporters needing cargo protection and storage between transport legs.
• Container Types and Handling Services (Tipos de Contêineres) Specifications and handling services for various container types including Dry Box (20ft/40ft), Dry High-Cube 40ft, Open Top (20ft/40ft), Reefer containers, Flat Rack (20ft/40ft) and Platform containers, with capacity, dimensions and payload details, served to shippers selecting container equipment for ocean and road transport.
• Door-to-Door Freight Service Complete door-to-door logistics services, including port-to-port and door-to-door operations for international freight forwarding across air, ocean and road transport modes, served to importers and exporters needing integrated pickup-to-delivery coordination under various Incoterms.
• Project Cargo Handling Specialized handling and logistics for project cargo, including break-bulk cargo, charter projects, and special logistics and distribution projects, served to industrial and commercial clients shipping oversized or non-standard cargo internationally.
• Warehousing and Bonded Storage Storage, packing, inventory management, and bonded warehouse services for cargo under customs control, served to importers and exporters requiring temporary storage of goods during customs processing or between transport legs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Cargo Alliance is a global network of freight forwarding companies. Cargofast's membership provides access to global logistics capabilities and collaboration with other freight forwarders worldwide.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIATA accreditation allows Cargofast to handle air cargo operations and issue air waybills. This certification is essential for air freight forwarders operating internationally.
• Allworld Shipping AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational shipping association providing network connections for freight forwarding services across multiple countries and trade routes.
• WIFFA (International Freight Forwarding Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational freight forwarding association offering networking opportunities and cooperative business development among member forwarders.
• WPA (World Packaging Organization)minorOthersOrganization focused on packaging standards and practices. Membership indicates commitment to proper cargo packaging and handling procedures.
• JC TransminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational logistics network connecting freight forwarders, primarily serving trade lanes between Asia and other regions.
• FNC (Freight Network Connection)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreight forwarding network providing collaboration opportunities and business referrals among member companies.
• OLO (Open Logistics Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen logistics organization facilitating cooperation and best practice sharing among freight forwarding members.
• DFA (possibly Freight Forwarders Association)minorOthersShown as premium member badge on English website. Nature of partnership related to Brazilian or international logistics industry representation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global forwarder with growing presence in Latin America following the Panalpina and GIL acquisitions. Offers the same multimodal forwarding and customs services as Cargofast, but at significantly larger scale and with integrated digital booking tools.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with established Brazilian operations spanning air, ocean, land, and contract logistics. Competes with Cargofast for the same Brazilian importer/exporter customer base but serves it through a much larger international network.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest multimodal freight forwarders with significant Brazilian operations across ocean, air, and road. Directly comparable service portfolio (FCL, LCL, air freight, customs, contract logistics) and same target market of importers/exporters, but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary digital platforms.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with strong presence in Brazil covering air, ocean, road, customs, and supply chain solutions. Overlaps with Cargofast across all primary service lines but operates a global technology platform and far larger enterprise footprint.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global forwarder with Latin American operations, offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage services similar to Cargofast. Differs in scale, public-company governance, and proprietary technology platforms.

Direct peers

• Crane Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized US-based global forwarder with growing Latin American footprint, providing air, ocean, customs, and project cargo services. Closely comparable in scale and service mix to Cargofast, particularly in project cargo and specialized freight.
• Wilson Sons: Brazilian integrated port and maritime logistics group offering towage, terminal operations, and ship agency/logistics services. Comparable in terms of Santos port presence and end-to-end ocean logistics capabilities, though larger and more infrastructure-heavy.
• Log-In Logística: Brazilian NVOCC and multimodal logistics operator with strong focus on coastal and ocean freight, customs brokerage, and container handling. Closest direct domestic peer given the shared NVOCC structure, Brazilian market focus, and comparable multimodal service set.
• BDP International: Privately held global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, customs, and project logistics with strong presence in Latin America. Similar in ownership profile (private, mid-size) and multimodal service breadth to Cargofast, with overlapping customer segment in importers/exporters.

Regional players

• Sinotrans: China's largest logistics company and a major global forwarder with strong Brazil-China trade lane exposure. Comparable multimodal service set and NVOCC capabilities, but primarily serves a different home geography, with Brazil as a destination market rather than headquarters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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