Rufatto Transportes e Logística

What Rufatto Transportes e Logística does

Rufatto Transportes e Logística (legal name V. Rufatto Transportes e Logística LTDA) is a Brazilian road freight carrier specializing in liquid bulk cargo, headquartered in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná. The company operates an owned fleet of 150 vehicles and runs 11 offices across six countries — Brazil plus Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay — making it a cross-border Mercosul specialist rather than a domestic-only operator. Its customer base spans the food, cosmetics, and industrial verticals, served through a B2B, quote-based shipping model.

The company's underlying technology stack centers on operational visibility and regulatory compliance: GPS/satellite vehicle tracking, telematics, a 24/7 control tower, and a digital journey control tool used to manage cross-border routes and documentation. Rufatto holds a rare-for-the-segment 2025 triple ISO certification (ISO 14001 environmental, ISO 27001 information security, ISO 27701 privacy) and runs a branded ESG program called Verde de Fato, both of which are positioned as differentiators in enterprise procurement processes that increasingly score vendors on sustainability and data handling.

The business is family-owned and private, led by President Valcir Rufatto and Director of Operations Rodrigo Fontes. Revenue and pricing are not disclosed; the company sits in the 101-250 employee band and owns a 20,000 m² operational yard acquired in 2016, supporting both fleet staging and cross-border operations. Growth to date has been driven by organic fleet scaling, geographic densification within Mercosul corridors, and an upmarket repositioning completed under the Rufatto brand in 2017, with the 2025 ISO and ESG moves representing the most recent step-change in enterprise readiness.

Name

Rufatto Transportes e Logística

Legal name

V. Rufatto Transportes e Logística LTDA

Website

https://rufatto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rufatto Transportes e Logística is a Brazilian road freight carrier specializing in liquid bulk cargo across the Mercosul bloc, operating 150 owned vehicles and 11 offices in six countries for food, cosmetics, and industrial shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Foz Do Iguaçu

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liquid Bulk Freight Transportation: Core revenue stream from transporting liquid cargo in bulk via road tankers across Brazil and Mercosul countries. Services include national and international freight, with pricing based on distance, cargo type, volume, and operational complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Rufatto Transportes e Logística is a Brazilian family-owned logistics company that specializes in the road transportation of liquid bulk cargo across Brazil and Mercosul countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay). It operates a fleet of 150 company-owned vehicles and supports shipments with satellite telematics, real-time GPS tracking, and a 24/7 control tower for end-to-end cargo visibility. The service focuses on food, cosmetics, and industrial liquid commodities requiring sanitary compliance and contamination-free handling.

Product overview

Rufatto Transportes e Logística offers a unified logistics service centered on the transportation of liquid bulk cargo (cargas líquidas à granel), operating both nationally in Brazil and internationally across Mercosul countries. The core product is complemented by real-time telemetry and tracking services that enable full cargo visibility, and the Verde de Fato environmental program which structures the company's sustainability initiatives. The company operates a fleet of 150 owned vehicles with integrated technology systems for operational control and customer transparency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verde de Fato: Environmental sustainability program focusing on native tree planting, waste management, orchid conservation, and rainwater harvesting.

Products and services

• Transporte de Líquidos à Granel (Liquid Bulk Transportation) National and international road transportation of liquid bulk cargo (oils, beverages, cosmetic and industrial liquids) using a fleet of 150 owned tanker trucks. Target customers are food, cosmetics, and industrial liquid commodities shippers across Brazil and Mercosul countries, with emphasis on quality, speed, safety, and sanitary compliance from loading to unloading.
• Telemetria e Rastreamento em Tempo Real (Real-time Telemetry and Tracking) Satellite tracking and vehicle telemetry service providing 24-hour real-time fleet monitoring with a customer-facing portal for live cargo location, route visibility, estimated delivery times, automatic alerts, and customizable logistics, fiscal, and management reports. Offered to enterprise shippers as part of Rufatto's transport service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced operational incidents through preventive maintenance and driver monitoring
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hidrovias do Brasil: B3-listed Brazilian waterway logistics operator focused on grains and minerals. Comparable incumbent in Brazilian bulk logistics, serving overlapping industrial shippers but via different transport mode.
• Rumo S.A. B3-listed Brazilian logistics giant focused on rail and road transport of agricultural, industrial, and consumer bulk products. Large incumbent in Brazilian bulk logistics with overlapping territory but different modal mix.
• Wilson Sons: B3-listed Brazilian port and maritime logistics company. Broad incumbent in South American bulk logistics with overlapping industrial customer base, though focused on maritime rather than truck.
• JSL S.A. B3-listed Brazilian diversified logistics carrier with road transport, bulk, and dedicated asset services. Competes in Brazilian trucking and offers adjacent capabilities relevant to Rufatto's customer base.

Direct peers

• Tegma Gestão Logística: B3-listed Brazilian logistics company with a chemical/liquid bulk trucking division. Direct competitor in the Brazilian liquid bulk road market with similar enterprise customer focus.
• Stolt-Nielsen: Global leader in liquid bulk chemical transportation with deep South American operations. Comparable in tank container/parcel tanker specialization and serves overlapping food, chemical, and industrial liquid shippers.
• Odfjell Tankers: Norwegian-headquartered global liquid bulk and chemical logistics company with terminal and transport operations in Brazil. Direct competitor in liquid bulk transportation, matching Rufatto's tanker-based model and Mercosul presence.

Regional players

• Rodonaves Transportes e Logística: Brazilian nationwide trucking and logistics company with strong road freight focus. Comparable mid-sized carrier competing for similar B2B shippers, though with a broader freight mix rather than liquid bulk specialization.
• Andreani Logística: Leading Argentinian logistics provider with cross-border Mercosul operations. Comparable in regional scale and B2B enterprise focus, though broader in product offerings (distribution, e-commerce, pharma).
• Crossland Logística: Mid-sized Argentinian trucking and logistics company specializing in cross-border Mercosul transport. Comparable in regional scope and cross-border expertise, though broader in freight mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rufatto

Compliance3 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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