What Coopercarga does

Coopercarga is a Brazilian logistics and transportation cooperative founded in 1992, headquartered in Concórdia, Santa Catarina, with operations spanning five Brazilian states plus Argentina. The company operates four core business segments: full truckload (FTL) road freight across Brazil and Mercosul, integrated dedicated operations covering First to Last Mile distribution, customized warehouse and fulfillment centers, and multimodal port operations integrating road, port, and cabotage transport with customs clearance. Headcount is reported at 501-1,000 employees across at least eight operational locations including port facilities at Itapoá, Navegantes, and Guarujá, plus a recently inaugurated logistics center in Arujá focused on the beauty segment.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led, targeting enterprise and mid-market clients through direct engagement and a structured 'Seja Nosso Cliente' (Be Our Client) contact process, with revenue derived from a mix of transaction-fee transportation services and managed-services dedicated operations and warehousing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a contact-based model. Coopercarga maintains an integrated technology stack including Power BI for analytics, SharePoint for collaboration, ERP systems, specialized fleet and warehouse management software, a digital logistics platform with real-time tracking, and a mobile app ('Coopercarga: Fretes e Cargas'). Internal platforms such as the CooCriativação innovation portal and Universidade Coopercarga support continuous improvement and talent development.

Coopercarga's primary named enterprise customer is Grupo Boticário, for whom it has earned the Supplier Development Program (PADP) Gold Classification, recognizing operational excellence and strategic partnership. The company is also pursuing ESG positioning through CDP and EcoVadis sustainability reporting. Operating geographies cover Brazil and the Mercosul bloc (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay). The company is privately held as a cooperative with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or external funding rounds, suggesting member-owned capital structure.

Name

Coopercarga

Legal name

Coopercarga

Website

https://coopercarga.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Coopercarga is a Brazilian logistics cooperative founded in 1992 offering integrated road freight (FTL), dedicated operations, warehousing, and multimodal port services across Brazil and Mercosul. It primarily serves enterprise clients including Grupo Boticário in the beauty vertical.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking (4841), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Distribution & Regional Linehaul Forwarding (TLACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dedicated / Contract Carriage Brokerage (Shippers’ Managed Capacity) (TLACACAF), Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC)

Keywords

• Road freight transportation
• Dedicated logistics operations
• Warehouse fulfillment services
• Port and cabotage operations
• Multimodal logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Concórdia

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Road freight transportation services (FTL - Full Truck Load) for cargo throughout Brazil and Mercosul region, including specialized equipment for various cargo types.
2. Warehouse Operations: Customized logistics centers for storage, fulfillment, and distribution with integrated technology for inventory management.
3. Port Operations: Multimodal solutions integrating road, port, and cabotage transportation including customs clearance services.
4. Dedicated Operations: Integrated logistics solutions for the entire distribution chain from First to Last Mile with customized projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coopercarga is a Brazilian logistics cooperative providing integrated supply chain solutions across four business segments: full truckload (FTL) road freight transportation across Brazil and Mercosul, dedicated operations spanning First Mile to Last Mile distribution, customized warehousing and fulfillment centers, and multimodal port operations integrating road, port and cabotage transport with customs clearance.

Product overview

Coopercarga is a Brazilian logistics company offering a portfolio of integrated transportation and logistics services organized into four core business segments. The main offerings are: Transporte Rodoviário de Cargas (Road Freight Transport) for FTL solutions across Brazil and Mercosul; Operações Dedicadas (Dedicated Operations) for integrated distribution chain solutions from First to Last Mile; Warehouse for customized storage, fulfillment and distribution centers; and Operações Portuárias (Port Operations) for multimodal road, port and cabotage solutions. These services are supported by internal platforms including a digital idea platform (CooCriativação), university training (Universidade Coopercarga), and various digital tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transporte Rodoviário de Cargas (Road Freight Transport) Complete full truckload (FTL) road freight transport solutions covering all of Brazil and the Mercosul region, featuring a broad fleet with specialized equipment for diverse industry segments such as beauty, retail, and manufacturing.
• Operações Dedicadas (Dedicated Operations) Integrated logistics solutions designed for the entire distribution chain from First Mile to Last Mile, including customized projects, advanced technology integration, and dedicated resources for diverse industry segments.
• Warehouse Customized logistics centers providing storage, fulfillment, and distribution services with integrated technology and complete operational control, featuring strategic facility locations and scalable capacity across Brazil.
• Operações Portuárias (Port Operations) Multimodal solutions integrating road, port, and cabotage transport for national operations and the Mercosul region, covering customs clearance and door-to-door delivery for international trade flows.

Quantifiable outcome

• PADP Gold Classification from Grupo Boticário recognizing operational excellence and strategic partnership

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Santos Brasil: Brazilian port terminal operator and integrated logistics provider. Comparable in port operations segment; broader in container terminal operations.
• JSL: One of Brazil's largest road transportation and logistics conglomerates, operating across multiple verticals including cargo, vehicle, and passenger transport. Larger incumbent offering overlapping FTL and dedicated services at national scale.
• Triunfo Logística: Brazilian logistics and port infrastructure company with multimodal operations. Comparable in port operations and integrated logistics but operating at broader infrastructure scale.
• Rumo (Cosan Logística): Brazil's largest rail-based logistics operator serving agricultural and industrial freight. Adjacent incumbent serving Mercosul export flows with different primary mode.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with established South American operations. Broad incumbent competing for enterprise cross-border and domestic logistics contracts in Mercosul.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL provider with operations across Latin America offering contract logistics, road transport, and warehousing. Competes for multinational enterprise logistics contracts in Brazil.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics and supply chain operator with significant presence in Brazil. Broad incumbent providing warehousing, dedicated transport, and integrated services that overlap with Coopercarga's offerings.

Direct peers

• Tegma: Brazilian logistics company specializing in road freight transportation and vehicle logistics. Direct comparable in Brazilian FTL trucking and dedicated operations serving enterprise clients.
• Log-In Logística: Brazilian multimodal logistics operator with port terminals and integrated road-port-cabotage solutions. Closely comparable multimodal model spanning port operations, container handling, and integrated logistics.
• Sequoia Logística: Brazilian logistics company providing transportation, warehousing, and integrated supply chain solutions. Comparable in dedicated operations and warehousing offerings for enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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