Grupo Aduanal del Valle

What Grupo Aduanal del Valle does

Grupo Aduanal del Valle is a Mexican customs brokerage and international logistics company founded on November 4, 1952 in Progreso, Yucatán, by Salvador del Valle Bulnes. The company provides integrated foreign trade services spanning customs clearance (despacho aduanal), international freight forwarding across air, sea, and land modes, trading company operations (comercializadora) under multiple sectoral registrations, ship consignment at Mexican ports, warehousing and distribution, and legal advisory for customs and tax matters including IMMEX program support, permit management, and customs litigation. It serves 12 industry verticals including food and beverages, hotel and hospitality supplies, electronics, textiles and footwear, renewable energy, oil and gas, automotive, steel, pharmaceuticals, construction, aeronautics, and general commerce, with stated flagship positions in Riviera Maya hospitality imports, Gulf of Mexico oil and gas infrastructure logistics, and USMCA automotive cross-border flows.

The company operates a network of 13 Mexican offices covering all major ports, border crossings, and airports, complemented by three US offices in Laredo TX, Houston TX, and Panama City FL. Its technology stack centers on proprietary digital compliance tools including RECOMV for secure transmission of the MVE (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica) format E2, a digital client portal for KYC documentation management, and an electronic file management system designed for Mexico's upcoming 2026 RGCE electronic file mandates. The company holds three active customs broker patents (3177, 3506, 1609) granted by Mexico's Ministry of Finance, providing nationwide operating authority, and maintains certifications including C-TPAT, ISO 9001:2015, T-Certification, and Mexican Accredited Logistics Operator status.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based fees on customs clearance and logistics operations, with quote-based pricing customized to cargo type, volume, and complexity. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct relationship-based service delivery through account managers and physical office presence at trade chokepoints. Ownership is family-controlled across two generations with no disclosed external investors, M&A activity, or funding rounds, indicating an organic, reinvestment-driven growth model.

Name

Grupo Aduanal del Valle

Legal name

AGENCIA ADUANAL DEL VALLE SURESTE, S.C.P., (AGENCIA DEL VALLE)

Website

https://gadv.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grupo Aduanal del Valle is a 70+ year-old Mexican customs brokerage and international logistics firm providing integrated foreign trade services across 12 industry verticals, operating 13 Mexican offices plus 3 US locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Brokerage Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE), Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance Management (TLAIANAD), Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA), Customs Classification & Valuation (HS/HTS, Origin, Duty Optimization) (TLACAFAC), Regulated & Controlled Goods Clearance (FDA/USDA, Pharma, Chemicals, Dual-Use) (TLACAFAF)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• International freight forwarding
• Cross-border logistics
• Foreign trade compliance
• Supply chain integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Progreso

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage Services (Despacho Aduanal): Core revenue stream from customs clearance services provided through highly trained collaborators. Services include customs documentation processing, compliance verification, and regulatory representation before Mexican customs authorities. Revenue is transaction-based, tied to the volume and complexity of import/export operations.
2. International Logistics: Advisory and design solutions for international logistics adapted to client business models, covering air, sea, and land transportation. Includes freight coordination and supply chain integration services.
3. Trading Company Operations (Comercializadora): Revenue from their own trading companies holding various registrations including general, textile, footwear, and steel sectors. Facilitates import/export operations for clients under their commercial registrations.
4. Distribution Center Services: Warehousing, distribution, preparation, and cargo reexpedition services through their own facilities and commercial alliances. Storage and handling services for merchandise.
5. Ship Consignment (Consignataria de Buques): Representation services for vessels before port authorities in Mexico. Services include assistance, support, and advice for efficient port arrivals or stops.
6. Legal and Consulting Services: Foreign trade consulting, legal advisory, IMMEX program support, permit management, and customs litigation services. Also includes client training courses and foreign trade audit assistance.
7. Cargo Insurance: Insurance products for cargo protection during international transportation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grupo Aduanal del Valle is a customs brokerage and international freight forwarding agency providing customs clearance (despacho aduanal), international logistics coordination by air/sea/land, trading company operations, ship consignment, warehousing and distribution, legal advisory, and cargo insurance across Mexico, the United States, and Florida. The firm acts as a licensed customs broker (agente aduanal) for importers and exporters across 12 industry sectors, supported by three active customs broker patents and a network of 16 offices at major ports and border crossings.

Product overview

Grupo Aduanal del Valle is a customs brokerage and international freight forwarding company with over 70 years of experience, offering a comprehensive suite of integrated foreign trade services. The portfolio centers on core services including Customs Clearance (Despacho Aduanal), International Logistics (Logística Internacional), Commercialization (Comercializadora), Ship Consignment (Consignataria de Buques), Distribution Centers (Centros de Distribución), and Legal Advisory (Asesoría Legal). These core services are complemented by add-on offerings such as Cargo Insurance, Permit Management, Labeling & Stamping, IMMEX Advisory, ATA Carnet Advisory, Special Projects, Vessel Importation, and Handling Supervision. The company also provides digital tools including RECOMV for MVE electronic transmission and a Client Portal for KYC digital compliance management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Despacho Aduanal Customs clearance services provided through highly trained licensed customs brokers, covering documentation processing, compliance verification, and regulatory representation before Mexican customs authorities for importers and exporters.
• Logística Internacional International logistics consulting and design solutions tailored to client business models, covering air, sea, and land transportation coordination and supply chain integration.
• Comercializadora Trading company operations through in-house commercial entities holding various registrations including general, textile, footwear, and steel registries, facilitating import/export for clients under those commercial registrations.
• Consignataria de Buques Ship consignment services representing vessels before port authorities in Mexico, providing assistance, support, and advisory for port arrivals and stopovers across all vessel types.
• Centros de Distribución Warehousing, distribution, conditioning, and cargo re-expedition services delivered through owned storage facilities and commercial alliances at locations in Mexico and the United States.
• Asesoría Legal Legal advisory services covering foreign trade audit support, customs and tax litigation, client training courses, and IMMEX program advisory.
• Seguros de Carga Cargo insurance products protecting merchandise during international transportation.
• Gestoría de Permisos Permit management handling documentation for non-tariff regulations and restrictions, including labeling, sanitary regulations, and quality standards.
• Etiquetado y Marbeteado Labeling and stamping services performed at ports and airports, with commercial alliances with accredited verification units (UVAs) for product inspection outside port facilities.
• Asesoría a Empresas IMMEX Advisory services for companies operating under Mexico's IMMEX (Maquiladora) program, including temporary imports and Ministry of Economy promotion programs.
• Asesoría para Convenciones y Carnet ATA Advisory for import/export of equipment and products for trade fair demonstrations in Mexico or abroad, processed via pedimento or ATA Carnet.
• Proyectos Especiales Advisory services for special projects such as power plants and industrial facilities, including customs regime selection and equipment logistics.
• Importación de Embarcaciones Advisory for definitive or temporary importation of recreational vessels.
• Supervisión de Maniobras Handling supervision services with specialized personnel representing clients in their cargo operations at ports, airports, and border crossings.

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Accredited Verification Units (UVAs)supportingOthersCommercial alliances with accredited verification units (UVAs) for product inspection and labeling services outside of ports, helping expedite customs clearances for clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• A.P. Møller-Mærsk: Integrated container logistics company offering customs brokerage and forwarding services in Mexico through its Logistics & Services segment. Competes for end-to-end supply chain contracts from large shippers using Mexican manufacturing.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics leader with customs brokerage capabilities in Mexico across all major trade lanes. Overlaps with Grupo Aduanal del Valle in customs clearance and international logistics but offers a far broader global network and technology platform.
• DB Schenker: German global logistics provider with customs brokerage and forwarding operations in Mexico. Comparable in offering integrated land, air, and sea forwarding with customs clearance to enterprise and SME clients.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with established Mexican customs brokerage operations following its Panalpina and Agility GIL acquisitions. Competes in customs clearance, air/sea forwarding, and road transport in the Mexican market.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Operates customs brokerage and freight forwarding services throughout Mexico, including at Laredo and major ports. Competes for the same enterprise shipper RFPs and offers integrated customs, warehousing, and technology capabilities at greater scale.

Direct peers

• TIBA: Spain-based international freight forwarder and customs broker with significant operations in Mexico. Directly competes in customs clearance, international logistics, and project cargo for similar enterprise and SME clients.
• V.M. Salido: Long-established Mexican customs agency with similar service portfolio — customs clearance, logistics, legal advisory — and presence at northwestern border crossings. Competes for the same pool of Mexican importers and exporters in adjacent geographies.
• Grupo TECA (Grupo Técnicas Aduaneras): Mexican customs agency group providing despacho aduanal, logistics, and trade compliance services across multiple Mexican ports and borders. Directly comparable family of licensed customs brokers serving similar enterprise verticals and trade corridors.

Regional players

• Agunsa: Chilean-headquartered logistics group with customs brokerage, port operations, and freight forwarding across Latin America, including Mexico. Comparable full-service model targeting shippers moving cargo through Latin American trade corridors.
• Ransa: Latin American 3PL and customs brokerage operator with strong presence across Mexico, Central America, and South America. Directly comparable as a multi-country integrated logistics and customs provider serving enterprise shippers, though with broader LATAM reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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