Nova Minas Logística

What Nova Minas Logística does

Nova Minas Logística is a logistics business unit within Grupo Tora, a privately held Brazilian logistics conglomerate headquartered in Contagem, Minas Gerais, with over 50 years of continuous operation. The unit provides integrated transportation, multimodal terminal operations, and customs clearance services to enterprise customers across Brazil and Mercosul. Nova Minas is positioned within a broader TORA portfolio that includes road transport (Transportes), multimodal terminals, the CLIA Betim customs warehouse (recinto alfandegado), the FJX business, and Tora Seminovos (used vehicle sales); the group as a whole operates 91 branches across Brazil and Mercosul and fields a fleet of 3,200 vehicles (600 truck tractors and 2,600 semi-trailers).

The core technology stack centers on the "Inteligência em Gestão de Frota" (Fleet Management Intelligence) system, described as an integration-and-interoperability-oriented platform used for operational optimization and monitoring across the fleet and terminals. The supporting physical infrastructure includes multimodal terminals, the CLIA Betim customs facility, and two REDEX export stations, which together enable end-to-end logistics from domestic pickup through customs clearance for Mercosul corridor traffic. There is no public API, SDK, or developer-facing platform; customer interaction is via a Weblogistics client portal for existing accounts.

Nova Minas generates revenue through professional services contracts for integrated logistics, with pricing not publicly disclosed and likely negotiated per volume, distance, and service complexity. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, targeting multinational industrial buyers in mining (Vale, Anglo American, Nexa, CMOC), steel (Usiminas, CSN, Gerdau, Aperam), automotive (FCA, Tenaris, Forvia), and broader manufacturing and consumer verticals (GE Healthcare, Danone, Italac, Cimed, Unilever, General Mills, Novelis, Dexco). Distribution is direct-to-enterprise via Grupo Tora's owned branches and fleet, with marketing conducted through the tora.com.br corporate website, sustainability and safety blog content, and industry event presence.

Name

Nova Minas Logística

Legal name

Nova Minas Logística

Website

https://novaminas.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nova Minas Logística is a business unit of Brazilian logistics conglomerate Grupo Tora, providing integrated transportation, multimodal terminal operations, and customs clearance services to enterprise mining, steel, automotive, and manufacturing clients across Brazil and Mercosul.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive / Finished Vehicle & Parts Road Logistics Forwarding (TLACACAK)

Keywords

• Integrated road logistics
• Heavy-haul trucking
• Terminal and warehouse operations
• Customs brokerage services
• Industrial freight solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pouso Alegre

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Transportation Services: Nova Minas generates revenue through integrated logistics solutions including transportation, terminal operations, and customs clearance services. The company operates within Grupo Tora's broader logistics ecosystem serving industrial sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Nova Minas Logística provides integrated road logistics for industrial clients in Brazil and Mercosul, combining long-haul trucking using its own fleet of approximately 3,200 vehicles (600 truck tractors and 2,600 semi-trailers) with terminal and warehouse operations and customs clearance services. The unit is operated from Contagem, Minas Gerais, and serves heavy-industry customers such as mining, steel, automotive and manufacturing companies.

Product overview

Nova Minas Logística operates as a business unit within the TORA Group, a diversified logistics company offering integrated transportation, multimodal terminals, customs warehouses (CLIA), and related logistics services. The portfolio includes Transportes (road transport), Terminais Multimodais (multimodal terminals), Recinto Alfandegado CLIA Betim (customs facility), Nova Minas, FJX, and Tora Seminovos (used vehicle sales). The company operates 91 branches across Brazil and Mercosul with a fleet of 600 tractors and 2,600 trailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Road Logistics Door-to-door freight service for industrial clients in mining, steel, automotive and manufacturing, combining long-haul trucking with terminal handling and customs clearance.
• Long-Haul Trucking Services Heavy-haul road transportation operated with an owned fleet of 600 truck tractors and 2,600 semi-trailers, deployed across Brazil and Mercosul corridors.
• Terminal and Warehouse Operations Storage, handling and terminal services supporting integrated logistics flows for industrial clients, accessed through a 91-branch network.
• Customs Clearance Services Customs brokerage and clearance support for cross-border shipments within the Mercosul region, integrated with the company's road transport operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91 branches providing geographic coverage across Brazil and Mercosul
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wilson Sons: Brazilian port terminal, towage, and shipping-logistics operator. Broader incumbent in Brazilian logistics infrastructure, comparable to Nova Minas's terminal and customs operations but focused on maritime flows.
• Simpar S.A. Brazilian holding company controlling JSL, Vamos, and other logistics/leasing assets. A broader, publicly listed incumbent group that competes with Nova Minas across road transport, fleet leasing, and integrated industrial logistics.
• Localiza & Co: Brazilian fleet management and rental company serving enterprise and industrial customers. Comparable to Nova Minas as a large-scale fleet operator and fleet management services provider in Brazil, though focused on commercial vehicles rather than dedicated industrial transport.
• Rumo S.A. Brazil's largest rail-based logistics operator with intermodal terminals and grain/industrial freight. Broader incumbent than Nova Minas but competes in multimodal industrial logistics and intermodal drayage across Brazil.

Direct peers

• JSL S.A. Brazilian logistics holding company operating road transport, dedicated fleet services, and integrated logistics for industrial clients. Directly comparable to Nova Minas in serving mining, steel, and automotive customers with owned-asset road logistics.
• Tegma Gestão Logística: Brazilian logistics company specializing in automotive finished-vehicle and parts transport, with adjacent industrial logistics. Comparable to Nova Minas in serving FCA, Forvia, and similar automotive and industrial accounts with precision road logistics.
• Patrus Transportes: Brazilian trucking and integrated logistics operator with national coverage serving industrial, retail, and consumer goods clients. Comparable to Nova Minas as a road freight and integrated logistics competitor for large Brazilian enterprise customers.
• Vamos Locação de Caminhões, Máquinas e Equipamentos: Brazilian truck, machinery, and equipment leasing and fleet management company serving industrial and agribusiness clients. Comparable to Nova Minas in operating large industrial vehicle fleets for mining, steel, and manufacturing customers.

Others

• Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP): Container terminal at the Port of Santos with multimodal hinterland connections. Adjacent ecosystem participant comparable to Nova Minas's terminal operations, providing intermodal connections that feed industrial logistics flows.

Emerging players

• Hidrovias do Brasil: Brazilian waterway-integrated logistics operator serving mining, steel, and agribusiness customers. Comparable to Nova Minas as a multimodal industrial logistics provider competing for the same mining and steel customers with an alternative mode.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/novaminas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/novaminaslogistica

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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