DACOTRANS DE CENTROAMERICA S.A.

What DACOTRANS DE CENTROAMERICA S.A. does

DACOTRANS DE CENTROAMERICA S.A. is a privately held international freight forwarding and logistics services company founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Salvador, El Salvador. The company coordinates international cargo transport across maritime (FCL with weekly departures, LCL with bi-weekly consolidations), air, and terrestrial channels, and integrates customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and specialized oversized cargo project execution under a single door-to-door service offering. Its oversized cargo division — covering crane services, obstacle removal, bypass construction, bridge reinforcement, and feasibility studies — targets energy (wind, hydraulic, thermal), cement, textile, and sugar mill projects in Central America, where the company describes itself as a regional pioneer.\n\nThe business operates on a sales-led B2B model serving enterprise and mid-market clients through direct engagement and a network of 50+ strategic agents spanning 5 continents (including Germany, Spain, Italy, UK, USA, Colombia, and Brazil). Revenue is generated transactionally through freight services, customs clearance fees, cargo insurance commissions, and project-based oversized cargo work, with pricing provided on a quote basis rather than through published rates. The company employs 34 staff, has no disclosed institutional investors or funding history, and markets through its own website, WhatsApp Business, Facebook, and Instagram.\n\nUnderlying technology is a conventional logistics management platform for coordinating multi-modal transport and customs workflows; no proprietary software products, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Operating geographies are anchored in El Salvador with international reach delivered through partner agents rather than owned infrastructure.

Name

DACOTRANS DE CENTROAMERICA S.A.

Legal name

DACOTRANS DE CENTROAMERICA S.A.

Website

https://dacotrans.com.sv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DACOTRANS DE CENTROAMERICA S.A. is a San Salvador-based international freight forwarder founded in 1994, coordinating maritime, air, and terrestrial cargo transport plus customs clearance and oversized project cargo for B2B clients across Central America and global partner networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Maritime cargo transport
• Customs brokerage services
• Oversized cargo handling
• Multimodal logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Salvador

HQ country

El Salvador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Freight Transport Services: Revenue generated from providing maritime, air, and terrestrial cargo transport services. Services include FCL (Full Container Load) with weekly departures, LCL (Less than Container Load) with bi-weekly consolidations, and air freight dispatched as needed. Pricing is based on shipment size, transport mode, and destination.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage and clearance services to facilitate import/export procedures for cargo.
3. Cargo Insurance Services: Insurance services to protect cargo during transportation against loss, damage, or theft.
4. Oversized Cargo Project Services: Specialized services for handling and executing oversized cargo projects including crane services, obstacle removal, bypass construction, bridge reinforcement, and feasibility studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DACOTRANS de Centroam\u00e9rica is an international freight forwarding and logistics company that arranges and executes international cargo transport by sea (FCL and LCL), air, and land for trade-oriented businesses. Its offering is bundled with customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and a specialized oversized-cargo project division for heavy-lift and project cargo, with a global agent network providing door-to-door service from El Salvador.

Product overview

DACOTRANS de Centroamérica is a logistics services company offering an integrated portfolio of international cargo transportation solutions. The core offerings include maritime, air, and land transportation services, complemented by customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and specialized oversized cargo handling. The company operates a platform-based approach with five interconnected service pillars: Maritime Transportation (with FCL/LCL options), Air Transportation, Land Transportation, Customs Services, and Cargo Insurance, all supported by a specialized Oversized Cargo division for complex project logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime Transportation (Transporte Mar\u00edtimo) International maritime cargo transportation service offering Full Container Load (FCL) with weekly departures and Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidated cargo with bi-weekly departures, covering dry cargo, reefer (temperature-controlled), and IMO hazardous materials, for businesses engaged in international trade.
• Air Transportation (Transporte A\u00e9reo) Air cargo transportation service from major international airports offering import and export services with door-to-door and airport-to-airport options, handling general cargo, dangerous goods, courier, and special-dimension shipments, targeted at time-sensitive international shippers.
• Land Transportation (Transporte Terrestre) Local and regional land transportation service for cargo delivery to warehouses, providing customized freight solutions tailored to customer needs and cargo types as part of the door-to-door service offering.
• Customs Brokerage (Tr\u00e1mites Aduanales) Customs brokerage service providing comprehensive customs clearance procedures with personalized advisory support for all import and export documentation processes, for businesses moving goods across international borders.
• Cargo Insurance (Seguros de Carga) Insurance service protecting merchandise during logistics and transportation operations against loss, damage, or theft, bundled with the company's transport offerings for international shippers.
• Oversized Cargo Projects (Carga Sobredimensionada) Specialized service for handling and executing oversized and heavy-lift cargo projects, including specialized equipment, crane services, obstacle removal, alternate-route (by-pass) construction, bridge reinforcement, and feasibility studies, targeting energy generation (wind, hydraulic, thermal), cement, textile, and sugar mill projects.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Strategic Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 50+ strategic partners across 5 continents enabling worldwide cargo coverage. Partners include international agents specializing in Germany, Spain, Italy, UK, United States, Colombia, and Brazil. These partnerships facilitate FCL and LCL maritime services, air freight operations, and comprehensive international logistics coordination.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a top-tier global freight forwarder with strong ocean, air, and road freight services and customs brokerage. It overlaps with Dacotrans in FCL/LCL ocean forwarding and customs, but serves a far larger global customer base.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a global logistics provider focused on international freight forwarding (air and ocean) and customs brokerage. It is a broad incumbent peer to Dacotrans in international cargo forwarding, though it operates without a project-cargo niche.
• DSV Panalpina: DSV is a global transport and logistics company with significant presence in air, sea, and road freight. Comparable to Dacotrans in offering multi-modal forwarding with customs solutions, but at a much larger scale as a publicly listed global firm.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is a global logistics company offering ocean, air, land, and contract logistics with strong customs services. Comparable to Dacotrans in multimodal international freight forwarding, but vastly larger and historically European in orientation.
• Geodis: Geodis is a global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with strong ocean and air freight forwarding and customs brokerage. It is comparable to Dacotrans in international freight forwarding but operates globally with much greater scale.
• Bolloré Logistics: Bolloré Logistics is a global supply chain operator with extensive multimodal freight forwarding and a strong historical presence in Latin America and Africa. Comparable to Dacotrans in FCL/LCL, air, and customs services, but at enterprise scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is one of the world's largest air and ocean freight forwarders with extensive Latin American coverage. It competes with Dacotrans for international cargo and customs work but as a global incumbent with a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Agility Logistics: Agility is a global logistics provider with established operations across Latin America and Central America. Comparable to Dacotrans in offering FCL/LCL, air freight, and customs brokerage, but it is a much larger, publicly listed multinational.

Direct peers

• TIBA Logistics: TIBA is a Spain-based international freight forwarder with strong Latin American presence and customs brokerage capability. It is a direct comparable to Dacotrans in multi-modal forwarding, customs, and project/oversized cargo, but operates at a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital-first freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and trucking services with integrated technology. It is an emerging competitor to traditional forwarders like Dacotrans, particularly in digitizing the mid-market quoting and visibility experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dacotrans.com.sv
• Instagraminstagram.com/dacotrans.sv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dacotranssv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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