Almadela

What Almadela does

Almadela is a Dominican Republic-based third-party logistics provider (3PL) operating since approximately 1980 as Almadela SRL, headquartered in Santo Domingo Este with a secondary operations office in Santiago. The company operates a portfolio of seven integrated logistics services organized around customs-supervised warehousing: Almacenes de Depósito (private bonded warehouses), Almacenes Fiscales (fiscal warehouses authorized by the Dirección General de Aduanas), Terminales Logísticas (logistics terminals), Operador Logístico (3PL with partial nationalization), Consolidación de Cargas (cargo consolidation), Manejo, Control y Distribución de Inventarios (inventory management and distribution), and Pignoración de Mercancía (inventory-backed financing offering up to 80% of merchandise value as liquid capital). Its underlying technology stack is operational rather than AI-driven, comprising inventory administration software, barcode-based merchandise identification, and GPS geolocation tracking during transportation.

The company serves importers, exporters, producers, millers, and general businesses in the Dominican Republic requiring storage, customs management, inventory financing, and nationwide distribution. Its go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, with multi-year customized contracts and direct field sales reaching customers across national territory through licensed extensions beyond the two physical offices. The corporate group is family-owned and includes three wholly-owned subsidiaries (Visame, Nacional Cargo Services, and Agencia Marítima La Nacional) that together provide maritime agency, cargo consolidation/deconsolidation, and freight services.

Almadela generates revenue primarily through managed-service contracts (warehousing, handling, 3PL operations) supplemented by transaction-fee streams (cargo consolidation, customs brokerage, ground transportation, maritime/air freight agency). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is delivered via customized quotes based on customer requirements, volume, and service scope, typically structured as multi-year contracts. The company has not raised external funding and remains privately held by its founding family, with operating geographies confined to the Dominican Republic and a stated Caribbean framing.

Name

Almadela

Legal name

Almadela SRL

Website

https://almadela.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Almadela is a Dominican Republic-based 3PL provider offering customs-bonded warehousing, fiscal warehouse operations, inventory management, cargo consolidation, and merchandise pledging services to importers, exporters, and producers nationwide since approximately 1980.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Warehousing Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB)

Keywords

• Logistics services
• Customs brokerage
• Warehousing services
• Cargo consolidation
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Distribution Services: Core revenue from comprehensive logistics services including warehousing, handling, control and distribution of inventories. Services are customized per customer needs with national coverage.
2. Fiscal Warehouse Operations: Authorized customs bonded warehouse services under Dirección General de Aduanas supervision, enabling importers/exporters to store national or foreign merchandise with fiscal regime flexibility.
3. Logistics Operator Services: Partial and rapid customs clearance services allowing businesses to nationalize merchandise partially rather than full capital commitment, optimizing working capital.
4. Goods Pledging (Pignoración): Inventory-backed financing services where merchandise serves as collateral, enabling producers and millers to obtain up to 80% of merchandise value in liquid capital through certificates of deposit from financial institutions.
5. Cargo Consolidation: Freight consolidation services for international trade, enabling import/export in shared spaces for smaller volumes.
6. Maritime and Air Freight Agency: Sea and air freight agency services as part of the enterprise group offerings.
7. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance and brokerage services for import/export documentation and regulatory compliance.
8. Ground Transportation: Land transport services for merchandise distribution to and from Dominican Republic ports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Almadela is a Dominican Republic third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering seven integrated services: private customs-supervised warehouses (Almacenes de Depósito), authorized fiscal warehouses (Almacenes Fiscales), cargo consolidation (Consolidación de Cargas), nationwide inventory management and distribution, logistics operator services enabling partial merchandise nationalization, merchandise pledging (Pignoración) for inventory-backed financing up to 80% of value, and logistics terminals. Services are sold to importers, exporters, producers, and millers requiring bonded storage, customs handling, transport, and working capital support.

Product overview

Almadela is a 3PL (third-party logistics) company offering a comprehensive portfolio of seven integrated logistics services operating as a unified platform. The core offerings include Almacenes de Depósito (private customs-supervised warehouses), Almacenes Fiscales (authorized fiscal warehouses), and Terminales Logísticas (logistics terminals) for storage and custody. These are complemented by Operador Logístico (customs bonded warehouse operations enabling partial nationalization), Consolidación de Cargas (cargo consolidation for shared transport), Pignoración de Mercancía (inventory-backed financing up to 80% value), and Manejo/Control/Distribución de Inventarios (inventory management with software, barcode tracking, and geolocation). The portfolio is unified through the company's over 40 years of experience, a multinational enterprise group structure (including Vísame, Nacional Cargo Services, and Agencia Marítima La Nacional), and coverage across Santo Domingo, Santiago, and nationwide through enabled spaces and license extensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Almacenes de Depósito (Private Customs-Supervised Warehouses) Private storage warehouses operating under Dirección General de Aduanas supervision that function as extensions of the customs primary zone, enabling merchandise internment, nationalization, or export under fiscal and reexportation regimes. Targeted at importers and exporters requiring customs-bonded storage.
• Almacenes Fiscales (Authorized Fiscal Warehouses) Fiscal warehouses authorized by the Dirección General de Aduanas for storing national or foreign-origin products, allowing total or partial extraction for import or export within Dominican Republic law, providing competitive advantages under international agreements. Targeted at importers and exporters.
• Consolidación de Cargas (Cargo Consolidation) Cargo consolidation service that prepares merchandise for terrestrial, air, or maritime transport, enabling import and export in shared spaces to and from any international destination with volumes suited to the client's business. Targeted at importers and exporters moving smaller freight volumes.
• Manejo, Control y Distribución de Inventarios (Inventory Management, Control and Distribution) Comprehensive inventory management, control, and distribution service from offices in Santo Domingo and Santiago with nationwide administration through enabled spaces. Includes inventory management software, cargo handling equipment, barcode identification system, and geolocation tracking during transportation. Targeted at any business requiring national-scale inventory outsourcing.
• Operador Logístico (Third-Party Logistics Operator) 3PL service enabling partial, rapid, and secure merchandise nationalization. Manages international purchasing processes, storage, inventory control, and local/regional transportation and distribution, reducing risks and high costs from full nationalization. Targeted at importers seeking to optimize working capital.
• Pignoración de Mercancía (Merchandise Pledge) Merchandise pledge service that provides liquid capital based on inventory through deposit certificates issued by major financial institutions. Enables producers and millers to secure merchandise through enabled pledged warehouses, with Almadela providing guardianship, custody, and administration, covering up to 80% of merchandise value. Targeted at agricultural producers and millers needing working capital.
• Terminales Logísticas (Logistics Terminals) Logistics terminal services providing customized solutions for inventory storage, control, and custody, ensuring merchandise integrity and quality controls throughout the supply chain. Strategically located near main ports, airports, and highways of the Dominican Republic. Targeted at importers and exporters seeking competitive advantages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% of merchandise value available as liquid capital through pignoración (inventory pledging)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VisamecoreOthersPart of Almadela's multinational enterprise group providing import/export services. Visame operates as a sister company within the corporate group structure, offering integrated logistics solutions alongside Almadela's warehousing and distribution services.
• Nacional Cargo Services (NCS)coreOthersCargo services company within Almadela's enterprise group providing freight and logistics operations. As part of the corporate family, NCS works in coordination with Almadela's warehousing and customs services.
• Agencia Marítima La NacionalcoreOthersMaritime shipping agency within Almadela's enterprise group, providing sea freight services that complement the company's warehousing, customs brokerage, and land transport operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL owned by CMA CGM providing contract logistics, freight management, and customs services with Latin American operations. Similar integrated service portfolio to Almadela though operating at multinational scale.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global 3PL division of Deutsche Post DHL offering warehousing, distribution, and customs-managed services across 50+ countries including Caribbean operations. Directly comparable in offering portfolio but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach than Almadela.
• Expeditors International: US-based global logistics company providing freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions. Operates in Caribbean markets and offers comparable customs and warehousing services, though asset-light model differs from Almadela's asset-based warehousing approach.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider offering contract logistics, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions with Caribbean and Latin American operations. Comparable in integrated service model and customs expertise.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage with Latin American operations. Comparable in service breadth, particularly customs and warehousing, though focused on larger global customers.
• DSV Panalpina: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics company (now DSV following Panalpina acquisition) providing air, sea, road, and contract logistics with strong Latin American presence. Comparable in offering complete logistics services though at significantly larger scale.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics company providing contract logistics, warehousing, and customs services across emerging markets including the Caribbean. Comparable in integrated offerings and emerging market focus though far larger in scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global 3PL and freight forwarder with established Caribbean and Latin American presence, offering contract logistics, customs brokerage, and integrated supply chain solutions. Comparable in service breadth though global in scale versus Almadela's domestic focus.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated logistics arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk offering end-to-end supply chain management, customs, warehousing, and inland transportation with significant Caribbean presence given its ocean shipping heritage. Directly comparable in maritime agency, customs, and warehousing services.

Direct peers

• SEKO Logistics: Mid-market international 3PL with strong Caribbean and Latin American footprint, specializing in customs brokerage, warehousing, and freight forwarding for mid-sized importers/exporters. Closest comparable in terms of customer profile (mid-market B2B) and Caribbean focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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