Name

TROPICS

Legal name

Geologística

Website

https://tropics.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Management Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier/Ship-From TMS (Shipper-Facing Execution) (TLAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

TMS Planning & Optimization (Network Design, Mode/Carrier Selection) (TLAEAAAL), Appointment Scheduling & Dock/Carrier Check-in (TMS Adjacent) (TLAEAAAJ), Dynamic Slotting, Appointment & Delivery Promise (Time-Window) Optimization (TLAEAGAD)

Keywords

• Transportation management system
• Route optimization software
• Logistics management software
• Fleet management platform
• Supply chain software

Headquarters

HQ city

Barra

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription - Usage-based: Tropics follows a Software as a Service (SaaS) model with usage-based pricing policy. Customers pay based on their usage volume of the platform, making it accessible for operations of various sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TROPICS is a modular, cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) that provides route planning, load optimization, real-time monitoring/control tower, and fleet management for cargo distribution, passenger transport, field team management, and waste collection operations. The platform includes a proprietary route optimization algorithm, three-dimensional cargo load optimization, driver and passenger mobile applications, customer portals, and a proprietary mapping platform (LogiMap), offered as a SaaS subscription with usage-based pricing.

Product overview

TROPICS is a modular transport management system (TMS) developed by Geologistica, consisting of a core platform with integrated optional modules. The core Tropics platform provides centralized route planning, monitoring, and control tower functionality. It is complemented by specialized modules including the Route Planner (Roteirizador) for automated routing, Request Management for demand handling, Load Optimization for 3D cargo arrangement, Yards and Loading Docks for warehouse scheduling, Monitoring with Control Tower dashboards, Delivery Management for logistics flow control, Driver App and Passenger App mobile applications, Stop Points for passenger transport optimization, My Transport Portal and Tropics 360 customer portals, and the Tropics API for system integration. The platform supports multiple deployment models including Web/Cloud, Desktop, and API integration. Geologistica's ecosystem also includes LogiMap (proprietary mapping), AutoBus (passenger transport), Mapix, Maptitude, and TransCAD as related products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tropics 360: Customer portal for freight transportation allowing customers and shippers to track pickup and delivery orders, view service status, estimated completion times, vehicle location on map, and order details including proof of delivery documents.
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Products and services

• TROPICS TMS Platform Comprehensive transport management system (TMS) providing total control of logistics operations with route planning, service scheduling, monitoring, and integrated control tower functionality for enterprise and mid-market logistics operators.
• Route Planner (Roteirizador) Route optimization module with advanced algorithm handling deadline constraints, scheduling time windows, work shifts, insurance/PGR constraints, grouping and exclusivity constraints, stop times, tolls, and inspection checkpoints. Includes route editing, adjustment, and combination capabilities.
• Load Optimization (Otimização de Carga) Three-dimensional cargo arrangement feature analyzing best package placement considering dimensions, weight, stacking restrictions, supported weight, and axle distribution for multi-compartment vehicles including bitrem and road train configurations.
• Monitoring with Control Tower Real-time tracking module with dashboards and maps displaying operational indicators by region, operation type, carrier, base, vehicle, and dock. Includes BOT that recalculates ETAs, detects route deviations and unauthorized stops, and generates alerts and messages.
• Driver App (Aplicativo do Motorista) Mobile application for Android and iOS enabling drivers to view scheduled trips, maps, and itineraries, record trip events, capture proof of delivery with photos and signatures, scan barcodes/QR codes, and navigate via Waze integration.
• Passenger App (Aplicativo do Passageiro) Mobile app for Android and iOS enabling passengers to check trips, assigned vehicles, boarding times, driver information with photos, and real-time vehicle location. Includes QR code boarding confirmation and service rating.
• Request Management (Gestão de Solicitação) Module for handling transport demand requests, including transport segmentation with transfer locations, request editing, load item and frequency management, service time scheduling, travel time estimation, dispatch deadline planning, and return/incident handling.
• Yards and Loading Docks (Pátios e Docas) Module for scheduling dock usage at warehouses and distribution centers, providing dock reservation panel for loading and unloading slots, automatic calculation of estimated dwell times, and yard control panel for monitoring vehicle arrivals.
• Delivery Management (Gestão de Entregas) Module controlling the entire delivery flow and pickups throughout the logistics cycle, including trip generation, resource allocation, returns handling, vehicle reuse optimization, freight tables, and carrier access for vehicle/team confirmation.
• LogiMap Proprietary digital vector mapping platform featuring traffic directions, segment speeds, vehicle restrictions and circulation interruptions, toll and ferry locations with tariffs, and systematic map updates including urban road restrictions.
• AutoBus Specialized passenger transport management platform for planning and managing collective passenger transport operations including charter services and public transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• 121,000 monthly transport requests processed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Google MapscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Google Maps for routing, location services, and real-time traffic information. Also uses Google Street View for operational monitoring. This is a foundational technology integration supporting core route planning and tracking functionality.
• WazecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Waze for navigation functionality. The driver mobile app has direct interface with Waze for navigation from current position to the next programmed stop without additional data entry.
• HeresupportingTechnology or IntegrationAlternative map provider supported by Tropics. The platform is versatile and can work seamlessly with multiple online map providers.
• BingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAlternative map provider supported by Tropics. The platform supports multiple map bases for customer flexibility.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationData hosting infrastructure provider. Customer data is stored in fully secure databases hosted on high-quality AWS servers. If necessary, Tropics can also be deployed in the customer's own environment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Transportation: Established transportation and logistics suite including TMS, route planning, and fleet management. Comparable to Tropics on planning, execution, and fleet-side functionality, but at significantly larger scale and global scope.
• Descartes Systems Group: Global logistics technology vendor offering route planning, transportation management, and visibility. Comparable to Tropics in TMS functionality but with much broader portfolio and global reach.
• Oracle Transportation Management: Enterprise TMS module within Oracle's SCM suite serving global shippers and 3PLs. Comparable to Tropics on planning, execution, and carrier collaboration but embedded in a broader ERP ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Bringg: Last-mile delivery orchestration platform with route optimization, driver apps, and customer portals. Comparable to Tropics' Delivery Management module, Driver App, and Tropics 360 customer portal.
• Wise Systems: US-based route optimization and dispatch TMS for last-mile and distribution. Comparable to Tropics as a route-optimization-first TMS with driver mobile apps, real-time tracking, and SaaS delivery.
• OptimoRoute: Route planning and optimization platform for delivery, field service, and passenger transport. Highly comparable to Tropics' Route Planner and Stop Points modules in terms of constraint handling and customer verticals.

Emerging players

• FourKites: Real-time transportation visibility and yard management platform for shippers and 3PLs. Comparable to Tropics on Control Tower, geofencing, ETA recalculation, and dock/yard scheduling modules.
• project44: Supply chain visibility and transportation management platform with global carrier network. Comparable to Tropics on monitoring/control tower functionality and enterprise shipper focus.
• Locus: AI-powered route optimization and dispatch platform for last-mile logistics. Comparable to Tropics on route optimization engine and driver app, with a stronger AI/ML framing.

Regional players

• Intelipost: Brazilian logistics SaaS for shipping management, multi-carrier rate shopping, and tracking. Comparable to Tropics as a domestic Brazilian logistics-tech player serving shippers with carrier coordination and visibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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