Pluscargo do Brasil

What Pluscargo do Brasil does

Pluscargo do Brasil is a São Paulo-based international logistics services provider operating as the Brazilian subsidiary of Ras Group, a Uruguayan logistics conglomerate founded in 1991. Established in Brazil circa 1997, the company runs 8 service units across major Brazilian commercial corridors (São Paulo, Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Curitiba, Itajaí, Porto Alegre, Recife) and employs 51–100 people in country, within Ras Group's broader network of 50+ offices across 9 Latin American countries and over 1,000 employees. Its core services comprise LCL (Less Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) ocean freight, air cargo consolidation, international cargo insurance, special projects for hazardous and complex cargo, and picking & packing — connecting Brazilian importers and exporters to 400+ ports worldwide via hub ports in Singapore, Colon Free Zone, San José, and San Pedro Sula.

Underlying the service delivery is the proprietary e-PLUS platform, an internal CRM that evolved into a financial and operational process digitization system across the Latin American network. The company monetizes through per-shipment transaction fees — quoted per customer based on cargo type, volume, route, and service scope — targeting a horizontal segment of importers and exporters served via direct, relationship-led enterprise sales. Pluscargo differentiates on compliance credentials, most notably the OEA (Operador Econômico Autorizado) certification obtained from Receita Federal do Brasil in April 2026, which confers priority customs clearance and reduced inspections. The firm has cumulatively handled US$3B+ in shipped goods and has won consecutive Great Place to Work (2025, 2026) and FIA "Lugar Incrível para Trabalhar" (5th consecutive year) certifications, reinforcing its positioning as a compliance-focused, employer-branded mid-market freight forwarder.

Name

Pluscargo do Brasil

Legal name

Pluscargo Brasil

Website

https://pluscargo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pluscargo do Brasil is a São Paulo-based international logistics services provider operating within Ras Group, offering LCL, FCL, air freight, cargo insurance, and customs brokerage through 8 Brazilian service units. It serves importers and exporters connecting to 400+ global ports, differentiated by OEA certification and compliance credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

FCL Aggregation / Co-Loading & Space Brokerage (TLACALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean cargo consolidation
• Air freight logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Integrated supply chain solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Logistics Services: Pluscargo provides integrated logistics services including LCL (Less Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), air freight, road transport, customs warehouse, storage, distribution, consolidation, and cargo insurance for import and export operations. Revenue is generated through service fees based on shipment volume, weight, and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pluscargo do Brasil provides integrated international logistics services for import and export operations, including LCL (Less Container Load) consolidation, FCL (Full Container Load) shipping, air freight, road transport, customs warehouse, storage and distribution, cargo consolidation, and international cargo insurance. The company serves enterprise importers and exporters across Brazil through eight service units, with regular departures to more than 400 ports worldwide via hub ports in Singapore, Colón Free Zone, San José, and San Pedro Sula. As part of Uruguay's Ras Group, Pluscargo leverages a Latin American network of more than 50 offices across 10 countries.

Product overview

Pluscargo offers an integrated international logistics platform comprising five core service products: LCL (Less Container Load) for consolidated ocean freight to 400+ global ports, FCL (Full Container Load) for full container shipments, Air Transport for air cargo consolidation, International Insurance for cargo coverage, and Special Projects for complex cargo handling. Additional services include Picking & Packing and the proprietary e-PLUS CRM platform for digital process management. The company operates 8 service units across Brazil within the Ras Group logistics conglomerate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LCL – Less Container Load Less-than-container-load consolidated ocean shipping service offering regular departures to more than 400 ports worldwide through hub ports in Singapore, Colón Free Zone, San José, and San Pedro Sula, with 20 days of free storage at the Santos terminal. Designed for Brazilian importers and exporters requiring frequent consolidated shipments across five continents.
• FCL – Full Container Load Full container load ocean shipping service leveraging eight service units in Brazil and global logistics partners to identify optimized and economical routes, including specialized handling for hazardous cargo. Targeted at importers and exporters moving larger cargo volumes requiring dedicated container capacity.
• Air Transport (Transporte Aéreo) Air cargo consolidation service to major international airports with continuous shipment monitoring, qualified by ANAC/IATA to handle special cargo including high-value items, live animals, human remains, hazardous goods, perishables, and firearms. Designed for time-sensitive and specialized international shipments.
• International Cargo Insurance (Seguro Internacional) International cargo insurance offering comprehensive coverage management at competitive rates of 0.095% over insured value with a minimum of US$50, including A (new goods) and C (used goods) coverage. Provided to importers and exporters managing international cargo risk exposure.
• Special Projects (Projetos Especiais) Specialized logistics planning for complex cargo, including route analysis, suitable storage location identification, special transport equipment, documentation, and packaging. Serves clients with project cargo, agricultural commodities, sensitive electrical appliances, hazardous materials, live animals, perishable products, and similar complex shipments requiring bespoke logistics planning.
• Picking & Packing Warehouse picking and packing services provided as part of Pluscargo Brasil's integrated logistics operations. Supports importers and exporters requiring order fulfillment and packaging within the supply chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 days of free storage at Santos terminal
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ras GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Pluscargo is part of Ras Group, an Uruguayan logistics conglomerate founded in 1991 with the purpose of offering logistics solutions for international trade operations. Ras Group is pioneer in administration of distribution logistic systems in international trade and owns the largest covered private port warehouse of Montevideo port in South America. The group operates more than 50 offices across 9 countries in Latin America.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company formed via acquisitions including DB Schenker. Competes directly with Pluscargo in international ocean and air freight forwarding, particularly in Latin America.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of DHL offering air, ocean, road, and customs services to enterprise clients. Direct competitor to Pluscargo in cross-border logistics with much broader network and air freight capacity.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Comparable to Pluscargo in cross-border freight forwarding with broader integrated services.
• Kerry Logistics: Asia-based global logistics provider with freight forwarding, warehousing, and integrated logistics services. Comparable to Pluscargo in international freight forwarding with stronger Asia-LatAm trade lane exposure.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global freight forwarder and logistics provider (now part of DSV). Competes with Pluscargo in ocean, air, and land freight forwarding across Latin America.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders with extensive LCL/FCL consolidation and customs brokerage capabilities. Highly comparable to Pluscargo as a non-asset-based forwarder serving importers and exporters, but operating at vastly larger global scale.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics company focused on international freight forwarding (air and ocean) and customs brokerage. Directly comparable service mix to Pluscargo's LCL/FCL/air offering.

Regional players

• Log-In Logística: Brazilian integrated logistics company focused on coastal shipping, port operations, and intermodal solutions. Adjacent to Pluscargo in Brazilian trade infrastructure but with different modal focus.
• AGV Logistics: Brazilian freight forwarder offering international logistics services with a similar product mix (ocean, air, customs). Most direct Brazilian domestic competitor to Pluscargo in mid-market import/export forwarding.
• Sinotrans: China's largest logistics company with strong freight forwarding and customs brokerage capabilities. Comparable to Pluscargo as a state-linked forwarder, but operates primarily in Asia-China trade lanes rather than Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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