What Translogistica does

Translogística, S.A. is a Central American freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Guatemala City, with regional operations in El Salvador and European representation through its subsidiary HJ Schryver & Co in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Transmares, a diversified Guatemalan conglomerate, and inherits more than 60 years of cargo handling heritage from its predecessor Transmares S.A. de Guatemala (founded 1964). Its service portfolio spans seven core lines: maritime cargo (FCL/LCL), air cargo (general and dangerous goods), ground transportation (FTL/LTL across Mexico, Central America, Belize, and Panama), project cargo for over-dimensional industrial shipments, customs brokerage, cargo insurance advisory, and a Casillero Internacional (international mailbox) service targeting e-commerce importers.

The business model is transaction-based, with revenue derived from quote-driven freight forwarding fees across all modes, supplemented by customs brokerage and insurance advisory. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is generated per-shipment based on cargo type, route, volume, and service requirements. GTM is direct enterprise field sales to importers and exporters in Guatemala and El Salvador, with a quote-request workflow on the corporate website serving as the primary inbound channel. Customer segments are diversified across enterprise B2B freight, project cargo clients, and SMB/consumer mailbox users. The company holds OEA (Authorized Economic Operator) certification and IATA accreditation, and maintains memberships in Premier Cargo Alliance and Sky Alliance for global reach, plus owned airport offices (COMBEX) for air cargo handling.

No proprietary technology platform, AI capabilities, or digital product surface are described in the source material. The company's competitive positioning rests on inherited brand equity, regulatory certifications, alliance membership, and physical infrastructure at Guatemala's airport. Ownership is held within the Grupo Transmares corporate structure with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or public market participation.

Name

Translogistica

Legal name

Translogística, S.A.

Website

https://translogisticasa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Translogística is a Central American freight forwarder (Guatemala and El Salvador) offering maritime, air, ground, and project cargo services, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and an international mailbox service, serving importers, exporters, and e-commerce importers as part of Grupo Transmares.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Intermodal (Customs-in-Transit/Transit Regimes) Forwarding (TLACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC), Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International cargo logistics
• Customs brokerage
• Maritime and air freight
• Project cargo transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Villa Canales

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: The company generates revenue through freight forwarding fees charged for maritime, air, and terrestrial cargo transportation services. Revenue is derived from handling international shipments including containers (FCL/LCL), consolidated cargo, air freight, and over-dimensional project cargo. Additional revenue streams include customs brokerage services, insurance advisory, and international mailroom (casillero) services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Translogistica is a freight forwarder that coordinates international door-to-door logistics for importers and exporters in Guatemala and El Salvador. It moves cargo by sea (FCL/LCL from Miami, Asia, Europe, Mexico), by air (general and dangerous goods via COMBEX offices), and by ground (FTL/LTL across Mexico, Central America, Belize, and Panama), and complements transport with customs brokerage, cargo insurance advisory, project/oversized cargo handling, and an international mailbox service for cross-border e-commerce.

Product overview

Translogistica is a freight forwarding and logistics services company offering a unified portfolio of cargo transportation and logistics services. The company provides seven core service lines: Maritime Cargo (FCL/LCL shipping), Air Cargo (general and dangerous goods), Ground Cargo (FTL/LTL trucking), Project Cargo (oversized/heavy haul), Customs Brokerage, Cargo Insurance, and International Mailbox services. Operating from Guatemala and El Salvador with a global network of agents, the company coordinates door-to-door logistics and adapts solutions to customer supply chain needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carga Marítima (Maritime Cargo) Export and import services for full container (FCL) and consolidated cargo (LCL) shipments from Miami, Asia, Europe, Mexico, and other origins, with door-to-door coordination, real-time tracking, storage, and customs agency services for businesses moving international containerized cargo.
• Carga Aérea (Air Cargo) International air cargo services for general and dangerous goods, with real-time tracking, customs documentation, and own offices at the COMBEX airport terminal, supported by a global network of specialized agents.
• Carga Terrestre (Ground Cargo) Integrated ground transportation services for full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments across Mexico, Central America, Belize, and Panama, with multimodal combinations (Maritime/Ground and Air/Ground) and regional handling, storage, and distribution channels.
• Proyectos (Project Cargo) International transport and movement of heavy and oversized cargo for project-based shipments between Guatemala, El Salvador, and worldwide destinations, with customized operational and handling procedures tailored per project.
• Aduana (Customs Brokerage) Customs brokerage services including commodity classification, tariff classification, rules of origin, customs valuation, customs procedures, suspended and released regimes, international treaties, and special permit processing for businesses moving goods across borders.
• Seguro a la Carga (Cargo Insurance) Risk advisory services for coverage of ordinary transit risks across land, maritime, and air transport (including theft, robbery, riots, strikes, and loading/unloading), arranged through leading insurance providers to guarantee material losses and damages to insured goods.
• Casillero Internacional (International Mailbox) International shipping address service in Guatemala that receives documents, merchandise, and online purchases on behalf of customers as if they were living in Miami, then delivers them to homes or offices in Guatemala; targeted at wholesale businesses, personal importers, and entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced import costs through consolidated shipping from Miami, paying only for space used without filling a complete container

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CIGminorOthersCertification and alliance membership displayed on the company website, representing industry association or certification body in the logistics sector.
• AHKminorOthersAlliance/ certification partner in the logistics industry, shown on certifications section of website.
• AGACminorOthersAir freight association or certification alliance member, displayed among company certifications.
• Premier Cargo AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargo alliance network providing global freight forwarding coverage and cooperation with international logistics partners.
• IATAcoreOthersInternational Air Transport Association certification/approval enabling air freight operations and services globally.
• Sky AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir cargo alliance network providing global coverage and cooperation with air freight partners worldwide.
• HJ Schryver & Co (GmbH & Co. KG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGermany-based agent office representing Translogistica in Hamburg, Germany, providing local support and coordination for European logistics operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with land transport, air/ocean freight, and contract logistics. Overlaps with Translogistica's air/sea/ground and project cargo offerings, particularly for European trade lanes.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider offering air/ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and ground transportation. Comparable multimodal forwarding capabilities to Translogistica at much larger scale.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Directly comparable customs and multimodal forwarding capabilities to Translogistica, with technology-forward operations.
• DSV Panalpina: Global freight forwarder offering air, sea, road, and project logistics across 80+ countries. Comparable multimodal forwarding and customs services model, with substantially larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of DHL offering air, ocean, road freight and customs services with strong Central American presence. Comparable service portfolio to Translogistica but with global network and digital tools.
• Agility Logistics: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with presence across emerging markets including Latin America. Comparable multimodal and customs services to Translogistica.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with ocean, air, and road services plus customs brokerage. Directly comparable to Translogistica's multimodal forwarding model, but at vastly greater global scale and with proprietary digital platforms.

Regional players

• Agunsa: Chilean-headquartered multimodal logistics operator with Latin American presence across air, ocean, and land freight forwarding. Comparable to Translogistica's multimodal model but serving different South American geographies.
• Estafeta Mexicana: Mexican parcel, courier, and freight logistics company with cross-border capabilities into Central America. Comparable ground transport and Casillero-style mailroom services, though primarily a Mexico-based operator.

Direct peers

• TIBA Group: International freight forwarder with strong Latin American footprint offering air, sea, and road freight forwarding plus customs. Most directly comparable peer to Translogistica in terms of regional scope and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TranslogisticaSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/translogisticagt

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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