Cropa DSV Group

What Cropa DSV Group does

Cropa DSV Group (legal entity Cropa S.A.) is a privately held Central American logistics platform founded in 1981 and headquartered in Guatemala City, operating as the exclusive agent of DSV—the world's largest air freight provider—across Guatemala and Honduras. The company delivers integrated multimodal logistics through seven operating subsidiaries: core freight (air via DSV, ocean, and road from Mexico to Panama), customs brokerage (Tropicargo), Free Trade Zone and bonded warehousing (Zona Franca Cropa), last-mile parcel delivery (Cropa Express with 1,550+ delivery points and 17 branches), international moving (Swiss Global Movers), and a B2C e-commerce grocery platform (Cropa Fresh). Infrastructure includes over 75,000 m² of distribution space across Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with cold storage, GDP-certified pharma facilities (140+ locations), and OEA/AEO customs certifications.

Revenue mechanics span transaction-based fees on freight movements and parcels, managed-services pricing on warehousing, and quote-based multi-year enterprise contracts on integrated logistics. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated customer service advisors targeting manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, technology, and consumer/retail verticals, supplemented by direct sales channels through own branch offices in Guatemala (headquarters, Quetzaltenango, Panajachel, La Aurora Airport), Honduras (Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula), and El Salvador (Antiguo Cuscatlán). The technology stack includes online WMS with inventory and expiry tracking, multi-location ERP integration, real-time GPS fleet monitoring, SERBIPAGOS billing integration with Banco Industrial de Guatemala, and the Cropa Fresh e-commerce platform—delivering digital visibility and last-mile fulfillment across the regional network.

The business is structured as a private group controlled by its founding ownership, with parent affiliation to DSV as strategic operating partner. Certifications include ISO 9001, GDPR compliance, OEA/AEO across multiple customs roles, and GDP for pharmaceutical distribution. Distribution is conducted through direct enterprise sales, the DSV global channel partnership, the Cropa Express domestic parcel network, and the Cropa Fresh online storefront, with marketing deployed via website, blog content, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and a bi-monthly newsletter.

Name

Cropa DSV Group

Legal name

Cropa S.A.

Website

https://grupocropa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cropa DSV Group is a Guatemala-based logistics platform founded in 1981, operating as exclusive DSV agent across Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. It provides multimodal freight (air, ocean, road), customs brokerage, warehousing, last-mile delivery, and B2C e-commerce for enterprise and consumer clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural/Remote Area Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid) (TLAAANAD)

Keywords

• Multimodal freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Last-mile delivery
• Cold chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mixcos

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Services: International air cargo transportation as exclusive DSV agents, providing global air freight services for imports and exports with consolidated cargo hubs and charter options
2. Ocean Freight Services: Sea transportation services including FCL, LCL consolidation, charter services, with own consolidation services from Guatemala to Dominican Republic and weekly/fortnightly sailings to Guatemala and Honduras from Korea, Germany, USA, Colombia, Panama
3. Road Transport Services: Ground transportation covering Mexico to Panama including FTL and LTL services, with own consolidation and weekly departures to Central America
4. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services through Tropicargo brand in Guatemala and Honduras for air, ocean, and road shipments with personalized advisory services
5. Warehousing and Distribution: Storage services including Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca), Bonded Warehouse, General Warehouse, Cold Storage with over 75,000 m² of space in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador
6. Last-Mile Delivery (Cropa Express): Parcels and courier delivery services in Guatemala with over 1,550 delivery points, 986 Next Day delivery points, and 17 branch offices
7. E-commerce (Cropa Fresh): B2C online supermarket platform delivering dry and refrigerated products throughout Guatemala with delivery within 48 hours
8. International Moving Services: Household goods moving services through Swiss Global Movers including international moves, corporate relocations, exhibition setup, and industrial packing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cropa DSV Group provides integrated multimodal logistics services across air freight, ocean freight, and road transport, supported by customs brokerage (Tropicargo), warehousing and distribution (Free Trade Zone, Bonded Warehouse, General Warehouse, Cold Storage), and last-mile parcel delivery (Cropa Express). The company also operates Swiss Global Movers for international household/corporate relocations and the Cropa Fresh B2C e-commerce grocery platform serving Guatemala.

Product overview

Cropa DSV Group is a logistics solutions provider operating as a platform of integrated services. The portfolio is structured around core freight services (Air Freight via DSV exclusive agency, Ocean Freight, and Road Transport from Mexico to Panama), supported by customs brokerage (Tropicargo), distribution centers (over 75,000 m² in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador with Free Trade Zone, Customs Warehouse, and Cold Storage), and last-mile delivery (Cropa Express with 1,550+ delivery points). The group includes specialized verticals for Healthcare, Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Consumer & Retail industries. Digital offerings include Cropa Fresh e-commerce grocery platform, WMS inventory management, GPS fleet tracking, and cargo tracking services. Swiss Global Movers provides international moving services. The company operates as exclusive DSV agents in Guatemala and Honduras, with offices across Central America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Swiss Global Movers: International moving services with 24 years of experience, providing household goods moving and handling worldwide.
• Cropa Express
• Cropa Fresh

Products and services

• Air Freight (Transporte Aéreo) Global air freight services operated as exclusive agents of DSV, with consolidated cargo hubs for imports and exports, qualified handling for refrigerated and temperature-controlled equipment, multimodal cargo solutions, and dangerous goods handling.
• Ocean Freight (Transporte Marítimo) Maritime transport services for imports and exports, ideal when cost optimization is the priority, including FCL, LCL consolidation, charter options, own consolidations with convenient frequencies, oversized cargo handling, flat rack, open top, and cold chain expertise.
• Road Transport (Transporte Terrestre) Flexible and efficient ground transportation for imports and exports covering Mexico to Panama, including FTL (full truckload) with temperature-controlled and refrigerated equipment, and LTL consolidation platform in Central America with scheduled departures and optimal transit times.
• Customs Brokerage (Aduanas - Tropicargo) Customs clearance services operated through the Tropicargo brand in Guatemala and Honduras for air, ocean, and road freight shipments, with personalized advisory and tracking applications across major customs checkpoints.
• Distribution Center (Centro de Distribución) Storage and distribution services across over 75,000 m² in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, including Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca), Customs Warehouse (Depósito Aduanero), General Warehouse, and Cold Storage facilities at strategically located distribution centers.
• Cropa Express (Last-Mile Delivery) National parcel delivery and courier service in Guatemala with over 1,550 delivery points, 986 Next Day delivery points, and 17 branch offices, handling parcels, promotional logistics, and special projects.
• International Movers (Swiss Global Movers) International household goods moving services, corporate relocations, local moves, and trade show/exhibition setup with 24 years of experience, operating as Swiss Global Movers under GRUPO CROPA.
• Cropa Fresh (E-commerce Grocery) Online supermarket platform at www.cropafresh.com enabling consumers in Guatemala to purchase dry and refrigerated products and receive door-to-door deliveries throughout the country within 48 business hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transit time optimization to guarantee supply operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DSVflagship/coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGRUPO CROPA operates as exclusive agents of DSV, one of the world's leading logistics providers and the #1 ranked air freight company globally. This partnership provides access to over 3,000 offices in 90+ countries across all 5 continents. CROPA has exclusive agent status in Guatemala and Honduras, enabling them to provide world-class logistics services backed by DSV's global infrastructure while maintaining local expertise and personalized service.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: Parent company and exclusive agency partner; a top-3 global freight forwarder providing the international network Cropa leverages. Most directly comparable as the global standard-bearer for the integrated forwarding model Cropa operates locally.
• Bolloré Transport & Logistics: Global logistics group with significant presence in Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Comparable as an integrated forwarding and contract logistics provider serving multinational clients across multiple regions.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider owned by CMA CGM, offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Competes in contract logistics and end-to-end supply chain management for manufacturing and consumer clients.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL with direct operations across the Americas. Competes for the same enterprise forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics business in Guatemala and Honduras.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics provider with strong air and ocean freight forwarding capabilities and growing Latin American footprint. Competes in cross-border freight forwarding and customs brokerage.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with air, ocean, and road services across the globe, including Central America. Direct competitor for multinational client forwarding contracts that Cropa also targets via DSV.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container shipping and logistics arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk offering end-to-end supply chain management. Competes in ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services in Latin America.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider (now part of DSV Group following acquisition) offering land, air, and ocean freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Highly comparable in service portfolio and a notable DSV network participant.
• FedEx Logistics: Freight forwarding and logistics arm of FedEx Corporation, offering air/ocean forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions. Competes for enterprise forwarding business across the Americas.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics provider with strong emerging markets presence including Latin America. Comparable in offering integrated freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services to enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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