OCA
OCA LOG S.A. is the largest private postal and logistics company in Argentina, operating 155 branches and over 1,000 service points nationwide to deliver parcels, ecommerce fulfillment, certified postal and legal communications, pharmaceutical logistics, and international courier services to enterprise clients (Mercado Libre, Adidas, Telefonica), SMEs, and individual consumers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1957
- HeadquartersBuenos Aires, Argentina
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What OCA does
OCA (legal name OCA LOG S.A.) is the largest private postal and logistics company in Argentina, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Buenos Aires. The company operates a national physical network of 155 owned branches and more than 1,000 OCA points covering all 23 Argentine provinces and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, employing between 5,001 and 10,000 people. OCA delivers a broad multi-product portfolio spanning parcel shipping (Standard, Priority, Express), certified postal and legal communications (Carta Documento, Telegrama, Confronte), ecommerce fulfillment, specialized pharmaceutical logistics under ANMAT authorization (OCA Salud), international courier, specialized corporate distribution, and card and event-ticket delivery.
Underlying the operation is a multi-channel digital platform stack: the e-Pak ecommerce shipping platform, the Plataforma de Envios self-serve platform for occasional shippers, the Delivery 2.0 specialized distribution platform, and an API ecosystem (developers.oca.com.ar) exposing SOAP/REST endpoints and webhooks for shipping, tracking, returns, catalog/inventory (WMS), ASN, and label generation. Native integrations are maintained with the dominant Argentine ecommerce platforms (Vtex, Tienda Nube, Magento, Mercado Libre). Supporting technology features include OCA Geo notifications (email/SMS plus call center coordination), Rendicion Digital Plus (digitized delivery confirmation), SmartLockers for unattended pickup, and Logística Inversa for returns management.
OCA makes money primarily through transaction-fee parcel and document shipping (priced on volumetric weight, zone, and optional services such as cash-on-delivery and insurance), managed-service contracts for warehousing, fulfillment, pharmaceutical logistics, and corporate document distribution, plus international courier fees. The company sells through a hybrid GTM model: a dedicated commercial sales team for enterprise contracts (serving logos such as Mercado Libre, Adidas, Telefonica, Musimundo, Megatone, New Balance, Mary Kay, and Telecom), an official agent network for regional SMB coverage, self-serve digital platforms for transactional shippers, and API-based integrations embedded within ecommerce platforms for merchant-side adoption. Regulatory licenses (ANMAT, ENACOM) and IRAM-ISO 9001:2015 and IRAM-ISO 14001:2015 certifications underpin specialized service lines.
OCA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OCA
- Legal name
- OCA LOG S.A.
- Website
- https://www.oca.com.ar/
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1957
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- OCA LOG S.A. is the largest private postal and logistics company in Argentina, operating 155 branches and over 1,000 service points nationwide to deliver parcels, ecommerce fulfillment, certified postal and legal communications, pharmaceutical logistics, and international courier services to enterprise clients (Mercado Libre, Adidas, Telefonica), SMEs, and individual consumers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OCA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Postal and Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Postal Service (49111), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)
- SIC
- Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Telegraph & Other Message Communications (4822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Marketplace Enablement, Seller Tools & E-commerce Infrastructure (BPAMAGAK)
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Where OCA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Buenos Aires
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices8 records
Markets served
OCA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Paqueteria y Envios (Parcel & Shipping): Revenue from shipping parcels and packages across Argentina through various service levels (Standard, Priority, Express), with pricing based on volumetric or actual weight, destination zone, and optional services such as cash-on-delivery, insurance, and branch or home delivery.
- Correo y Comunicaciones Fehacientes (Postal & Legal Communications): Revenue from certified mail, legal telegrams (Carta Documento), telegrams, and confrontation services with legal validity. Includes online platforms (e-Carta Documento, e-Telegrama) for self-service postal and legal communication services.
- Fulfillment y Logistica (Fulfillment & Logistics): Revenue from warehousing, stock management, order picking and packing, and order dispatch from strategically distributed fulfillment centers in major Argentine cities. Includes specialized pharmaceutical logistics (OCA Salud) with ANMAT licensing.
- Distribucion Especializada (Specialized Distribution): Revenue from corporate mail finishing and distribution services (processing and distributing large volumes of correspondence), secure transport of commercial documentation (TDC), and eCarta Express notification and communication platforms.
- OCA Courier Internacional (International Courier): Revenue from international shipping of products, documents, or samples from Argentina to any destination worldwide, with options for branch drop-off or home pickup.
- Tarjetas y Entradas (Cards & Event Tickets): Revenue from issuing and distributing OCA Geo cards (credit card delivery) and event tickets with delivery to homes or branch pickup.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard shipping: 48-72 hours for first visit, based on origin-destination channelizer. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Priority shipping: 24 hours to major cities, 48 hours to remaining destinations. |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Insurance: 2% (plus VAT) of declared value. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Failed delivery surcharge: 80% of initial shipping cost. |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels5 records
OCA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OCA provides nationwide parcel shipping, ecommerce fulfillment, certified postal communications, and specialized pharmaceutical logistics services across Argentina through 155 branches and 1,000+ service points. Its core digital offerings include the e-Pak ecommerce shipping platform and Plataforma de Envíos self-serve platform, complemented by ANMAT-licensed pharmaceutical logistics (OCA Salud), warehousing/fulfillment centers, international courier services, and API-based integrations with major ecommerce platforms.
Product overview
OCA is a comprehensive logistics and postal services company offering a multi-platform ecosystem for shipping, fulfillment, and communications. The core offering includes e-Pak (ecommerce shipping platform) and Plataforma de Envíos (occasional shipper platform) as the primary digital interfaces, supported by specialized services: OCA Express Pak and Encomienda Simple for package delivery, OCA Salud and Fulfillment for healthcare and warehousing, OCA Geo and Rendición Digital Plus for tracking and documentation features, and a full suite of postal and certified communication services (Carta Documento, Telegrama, Confronte). Additional platforms include Delivery 2.0 for corporate distribution, SmartLockers for automated pickup, and OCA Courier for international shipments. The products operate across a network of 155 branches and 1,000+ OCA points throughout Argentina.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- e-Pak: Gestión y generación de envíos de ecommerce a través de la plataforma e-Pak. Una solución pensada específicamente para los compradores y tiendas online de nuestros clientes.
- Plataforma de envíos
- OCA Salud
- OCA Courier
- OCA Comunicaciones Fehacientes
Products and services
- e-Pak Online platform for ecommerce sellers, large companies, and SMEs to manage shipments, generate labels, track packages, handle reverse logistics, and process cash-on-delivery collections 24/7. Includes OCA Geo proactive notifications and integration capabilities with ecommerce platforms.
- Plataforma de Envíos Online self-serve platform for occasional shippers and individuals to generate, manage, and control shipments from mobile, tablet, or computer with 24/7 access. Allows shipping cost calculation, label generation, tracking, and shipment history viewing.
- OCA Express Pak Package shipping service up to 25 kg with nationwide coverage, guaranteed delivery times (Standard 48-72 hours, Priority 24-48 hours), and optional value-added services such as cash-on-delivery, insurance, and home pickup.
- Encomienda Simple Package distribution service up to 25 kg with delivery at OCA branches across Argentina for cost-effective parcel shipping without home delivery.
- OCA Salud Specialized pharmaceutical logistics service for healthcare and medication industries with ANMAT authorization. Includes cold chain management, unit-level traceability for medications, reception, storage, preparation, and dispatch under IRAM-ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management.
- Fulfillment Strategically distributed fulfillment centers in major Argentine cities providing warehousing, picking, packing, and dispatch services with in-house operational outsourcing for ecommerce and corporate clients.
- OCA Simple Basic correspondence mailing service for personal or corporate mail including magazines, catalogs, invoices, bank statements, and documents up to 500 grams with door-to-door delivery.
- OCA Postal Certified correspondence service nationwide up to 500 grams with online tracking and delivery confirmation for formal postal communications.
- OCA Postal 24 24-hour expedited certified postal delivery service for time-sensitive correspondence.
- Carta Documento OCA Pre-printed legal document forms with secure packaging ensuring communication confidentiality and legal validity per ENACOM Resolution 3252/4 for formal legal notices.
- eCarta Documento Electronic legal document service allowing online submission from office or home without visiting a branch, available 24/7, with legal validity equivalent to physical Carta Documento.
- Telegrama OCA Telegram service through branch network nationwide with legal document retention for 5 years, available in simple (24-hour) or express (12-hour) delivery options.
- eTelegrama OCA Online telegram service available 24/7 for drafting, sending, and tracking telegrams without the need to visit a branch.
- Confronte Postal Certified notification distribution service with delivery confirmation, online tracking, and 5-year legal archive per ENACOM authorization.
- Confronte Notarial Legal communication service protocolized by a notary public who attests to the communication content, providing enhanced legal evidence for critical notifications.
- Distribución y Finishing Corporate finishing and correspondence distribution service including folding, intelligent enveloping, labeling, printing, and secure distribution of credit cards and documents for large-volume senders.
- Transporte de Documentación Comercial (TDC) Secure commercial document and clearing transport service with numbered bags and barcodes, using special land and air routes for critical inter-business shipments.
- Delivery 2.0 Exclusive platform for tracking and managing specialized distribution services with delivery confirmation (acknowledgment of receipt), date/time scheduling, rescue requests, and statistical reporting panels for banks, insurers, and financial companies.
- eCarta Express Express notification and communication platform with print-and-mail processing and multiple delivery modes, supporting mass sends with database variable personalization for corporate communications.
- OCA Courier Internacional International courier service for shipping products, documents, or samples from Argentina worldwide with branch reception or home pickup options.
- Logística Inversa Returns and exchanges management service for ecommerce adapted to optimize user experience for both buyers and sellers, available 24/7.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 1,400 OCA points across Argentina for package drop-off and pickup
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Companies that use OCA
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
OCA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature7 records
OCA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
OCA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Chilexpress: Chilean private courier serving parcel, ecommerce and document delivery nationwide. Comparable service mix to OCA but operating primarily in Chile.
- Estafeta: Leading Mexican parcel and courier operator with ecommerce focus. Similar business model to OCA in domestic parcels and ecommerce logistics, but serving Mexico rather than Argentina.
Direct peers
- Andreani: Argentina's other large private logistics operator offering parcel, fulfillment and ecommerce logistics nationwide. Closest comparable by geography, scale, and service mix to OCA.
- Correo Argentino: Argentina's state-owned universal postal service provider. Directly competes with OCA in postal and parcel delivery, with regulatory and tax advantages that shape competitive dynamics.
- Sendex: Argentine private courier specializing in door-to-door parcel delivery. Smaller than OCA but competes directly in B2C parcels and ecommerce shipping.
Broad incumbents
- UPS Argentina: Global logistics integrator with Argentine presence focused on international shipping and supply chain. Comparable to OCA on cross-border courier services.
- DHL Express Argentina: Global integrator with Argentine operations handling international express and cross-border parcels. Overlaps with OCA Courier for international shipping and competes for enterprise shippers.
- FedEx Argentina: Global parcel and logistics integrator serving Argentine export/import flows. Comparable on international courier and enterprise shipping segments.
Emerging players
- Mercado Envíos (Mercado Libre): The captive logistics arm of Mercado Libre — OCA's largest known customer — increasingly handling fulfillment in-house. Functions as both a major client and a long-term competitive threat.
- Urbano: Argentine last-mile delivery specialist serving ecommerce and on-demand. Comparable in target customer (ecommerce shippers) but with a narrower geographic and product footprint than OCA.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance8 records
OCA financial estimates
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OCA leadership team
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OCA funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about OCA
What does OCA do?
OCA provides nationwide parcel shipping, ecommerce fulfillment, certified postal communications, and specialized pharmaceutical logistics services across Argentina through 155 branches and 1,000+ service points. Its core digital offerings include the e-Pak ecommerce shipping platform and Plataforma de Envíos self-serve platform, complemented by ANMAT-licensed pharmaceutical logistics (OCA Salud), warehousing/fulfillment centers, international courier services, and API-based integrations with major ecommerce platforms.
Is OCA a public or private company?
OCA is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was OCA founded?
OCA was founded in 1957. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is OCA based?
OCA is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does OCA make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Paqueteria y Envios (Parcel & Shipping) is the primary driver. The others are correo y Comunicaciones Fehacientes (Postal & Legal Communications), fulfillment y Logistica (Fulfillment & Logistics), distribucion Especializada (Specialized Distribution), OCA Courier Internacional (International Courier) and tarjetas y Entradas (Cards & Event Tickets).
Who are OCA's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Chilexpress and Estafeta. Direct peers are Andreani, Correo Argentino and Sendex. Broad incumbents are UPS Argentina, DHL Express Argentina and FedEx Argentina. Emerging players are Mercado Envíos (Mercado Libre) and Urbano.
Does OCA have an API?
Yes. OCA provides multiple APIs for logistics integration including: 1) e-Pak API for shipment management (create shipments, get labels, cancel shipments, quote shipping rates, get branches/cost centers); 2) Stock Management APIs for fulfillment operations (catalog sync, inventory management, order creation, ASN/PO management, webhook subscriptions); 3) Correo API for postal services (e-Carta Documento). APIs support XML format with SOAP/REST endpoints, JWT authentication, and are available via developers.oca.com.ar with QA and Production environments. Developer documentation is at developers.oca.com.ar.
What industry is OCA in?
OCA's product category is Postal and Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAFAJAE, International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services, with a secondary code of BPAMAGAK, Marketplace Enablement, Seller Tools & E-commerce Infrastructure. Its NAICS code is 49111 and its SIC code is 4210.