Despachantes de Aduana

What Despachantes de Aduana does

Despachantes de Aduana S.A. (DASA) is an Argentine customs brokerage firm headquartered in Maipú, Mendoza, that provides import and export clearance, tariff classification, special customs regimes (domiciliary customs, reliable operator, bonded warehouses), operational management across all customs, ports, and airports, and regulatory advisory spanning AFIP, ANMAT, and BCRA requirements. The firm is the customs brokerage arm of Grupo All In, a diversified Argentine logistics conglomerate that also operates road transport (INLAND TRANSPORTES), cold-chain warehousing (ANDESCOLD), multimodal/maritime forwarding (INTERANDES SHIPPING), and the parent logistics entity (ALL IN S.A.).

DASA's primary technological asset is DASA On Line, a proprietary real-time platform integrated with AFIP web-services and the MALVINA and Kit MARIA customs systems; it provides clients with continuous visibility into operations, email notifications on customs events, and access to historical documentation. An in-house IT department builds custom interfaces connecting the platform to client enterprise systems. Operational infrastructure runs on a hybrid cloud-plus-on-prem architecture with explicit cybersecurity segmentation across all 19 field offices.

The business operates under a transaction-fee revenue model with quote-based pricing, served through a sales-led go-to-market featuring dedicated specialized account executives assigned from first contact. Customer segments are defined horizontally — companies engaged in import/export operations across Argentina — with a notable vertical anchor in Argentine wineries (evidenced by a 99% Type A Supplier score from Bodegas de Argentina for two consecutive years). The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2017, recertified in July 2025, and runs 19 offices concentrated at border crossings and the Port of Buenos Aires.

Name

Despachantes de Aduana

Legal name

Despachantes de Aduana S.A.

Website

https://despachantesaduana.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Despachantes de Aduana S.A. (DASA) is an Argentine customs brokerage firm serving import/export operators with clearance, tariff classification, and regulatory advisory, operating 19 offices nationwide and running the proprietary DASA On Line platform integrated with AFIP systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Brokerage Services

akta.pro primary industry

Rules of Origin & Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management (TLAEAOAE)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• Import export clearance
• Tariff classification services
• International trade operations
• Customs compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Maipú

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

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 and International Trade Services: Professional services revenue model for import and export operations, customs clearance, tariff classification, operational management, special customs regimes, regulatory compliance, documentation, and operational auditing. Services are transactional in nature, billed per operation or engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Despachantes de Aduana S.A. (DASA) is an Argentine customs brokerage firm providing import and export services, customs clearance, tariff classification, operational management at all customs/ports/airports, special customs regimes implementation, and regulatory compliance advisory. The firm operates 19 strategically located offices across Argentina and supports clients with its proprietary DASA On Line platform integrated with AFIP, MALVINA, and Kit MARIA customs systems for real-time operations tracking.

Product overview

Despachantes de Aduana S.A. (DASA) is a customs brokerage firm providing a unified service portfolio centered on DASA On Line, a proprietary online platform for customs operations tracking. The company offers import/export services, customs solutions, tariff classification, regulatory compliance management, and specialized services including audits, research, and IT interface development for customs information updates. Services span all Argentine customs offices, ports, and airports with 19 strategically located offices nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DASA On Line Proprietary real-time customs operations tracking platform providing detailed foreign trade operation information updated through AFIP web-services, visualizing events loaded through MALVINA and Kit MARIA systems. Clients receive email notifications on customs process events and can query both current and historical operational documentation. Aimed at businesses engaged in import/export operations in Argentina.
• Import and Export Operations Full-service customs brokerage for import and export operations including suspensive and definitive declarations, air/sea/land transits, free zone operations, and sample shipments. Operational management provided at all Argentine customs offices, ports, and airports. Targeted at businesses engaged in international trade in Argentina.
• Tariff Classification and Merchandise Analysis Precise analysis and classification of merchandise under the Argentine tariff schedule for customs declaration purposes. Supports compliance with AFIP and customs authorities on correct product classification for import/export operations.
• Special Customs Regimes Management Management, implementation, start-up, and ongoing follow-up of special customs regimes such as domiciliary customs, reliable operator status, and bonded warehouses (depósitos fiscales). Includes registrations and procedures before third-party regulatory agencies.
• Documentation and Letter of Credit Operations Review and preparation of customs declarations, document management, letter of credit operations, documentary collection management, and international document dispatch and receipt. Supports international trade transactions requiring documentary compliance.
• Customs Audits and Advisory Services Specialized customs audits, regulatory investigation, advisory, and operational implementation services for businesses engaged in international trade. Includes tracking of duty payments and expiration controls, draw back and reimbursement follow-up.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% score achieved as Proveedores Tipo 'A' (Type A Suppliers) of Bodegas de Argentina for two consecutive years, reflecting BRCGS-compliant quality management.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• All In S.A.parentOthersParent company of Grupo All In, an integrated logistics center. DASA is one of five business units within the group, which includes customs brokerage, land transport, multimodal transport, and cold chain storage operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Agility: Global logistics company with customs brokerage and trade compliance operations in Latin America. Comparable as a multinational broker serving import/export flows with integrated logistics.
• WiseTech Global (CargoWise): Global logistics software platform whose CargoWise product is widely used by customs brokers worldwide. Comparable as the dominant technology backbone for customs brokerage operations of the type DASA performs.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered logistics group with customs brokerage and freight forwarding across the Americas. Comparable as a diversified logistics player competing in customs clearance for trade flows.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container logistics including customs house brokerage in the Americas. Comparable as a large incumbent offering customs services bundled with ocean transport, similar to the cross-sell logic inside Grupo All In.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics provider offering customs brokerage and trade compliance as part of its integrated service portfolio. Comparable to DASA in customs operations execution at scale across geographies.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder offering customs brokerage services across 190+ countries including Argentina. Comparable as a global customs broker with broader logistics portfolio versus DASA's Argentina-focused model.
• Descartes Systems Group: Provides trade compliance, customs filing, and global trade management software used by logistics providers and brokers. Comparable to DASA's technology-driven customs operations visibility through DASA On Line.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics company with customs clearance and trade compliance services in Latin America. Comparable as a multinational offering bundled customs and logistics solutions similar to what Grupo All In provides around DASA.

Emerging players

• Webb Fontaine: Global customs technology provider offering digital customs and trade facilitation solutions. Comparable to DASA as both sit at the intersection of customs brokerage and proprietary technology, though Webb Fontaine primarily sells to customs administrations and large brokers.

Others

• KPMG Trade & Customs Services: Big Four advisory practice dedicated to trade compliance, customs valuation, and FTA optimization. Comparable as a competing source of customs expertise for Argentine importers/exporters weighing in-house vs. external advisory vs. broker relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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