Dismarina Transportes Rodoviários Ltda

What Dismarina Transportes Rodoviários Ltda does

Dismarina Transportes Rodoviários Ltda is a Brazilian road freight transportation company founded in 1990 and headquartered in São Paulo, with regional branches in Curitiba (Paraná) and Cachoeirinha (Rio Grande do Sul) and extended service into Campinas and São José dos Campos. The company provides fractional cargo transport (less-than-truckload) within its service areas and full truckload transport nationwide, operating a proprietary fleet of 608 vehicles comprising trucks, sprinters, semi-trailers, Fiorinos, Toco vehicles, and Iveco models, supported by 27 administrative employees. It serves companies of all sizes across multiple verticals, with explicit specialization in regulated cargo segments including chemical/controlled products, pharmaceutical/health products, and food.

Dismarina's technology stack centers on logistics tracking: 100% of its proprietary fleet is equipped with real-time GPS tracking systems and Nextel communication devices with keyboard-based messaging, enabling customers to request exact cargo positioning at any time. An intelligent tracking and logistics software layer sits on top of this fleet telematics. The company differentiates through specialized regulatory authorizations — Federal Police operating license, Army license, Civil Police license, and IBAMA license for chemical and controlled-product transport, plus ANVISA licenses for pharmaceutical and food transport, with a pharmaceutical Technical Manager overseeing compliance with the Manual de Boas Práticas de Transportes Farmacêuticos. Strategic partners include SUATRANS COTEC (hazardous-materials emergency response and driver training) and ACE Seguradora S/A (cargo insurance under RCTR-C and RCF-DC modalities).

The business model is a sales-led B2B freight services operation. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on transportation of fractional and full-load cargo, with quote-based pricing tailored per customer requirements and pay-as-you-go billing. Cargo insurance is bundled through ACE Seguradora, and palletization and delivery scheduling are offered as value-added logistics services. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website (dismarina.com.br) and direct WhatsApp and phone contact at each of the three branches, with no disclosed digital advertising channels. The company is privately held with no identified parent or external institutional investors.

Name

Dismarina Transportes Rodoviários Ltda

Legal name

Dismarina Transportes Rodoviários Ltda

Website

https://dismarina.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dismarina Transportes Rodoviários Ltda is a Brazilian road freight carrier providing fractional and full truckload transport via a 608-vehicle tracked fleet, serving chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and general commerce clients across São Paulo, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue from transportation of fractional (less-than-truckload) cargo and full truckload shipments across Brazil. Services include collection and delivery, palletization and scheduling, and cargo insurance coverage through ACE Seguradora.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Dismarina is a Brazilian road freight transportation company operating a 608-vehicle fleet that provides fractional (less-than-truckload) cargo transport within its service areas and full truckload transport nationwide. The company specializes in regulated cargo including chemical/controlled substances (licensed by Federal Police, Army, Civil Police, and IBAMA), pharmaceutical and health products (ANVISA licensed with a pharmaceutical Technical Manager), and food products, supported by a 100% GPS-tracked fleet, real-time customer cargo visibility, palletization and scheduling services, and cargo insurance through ACE Seguradora.

Product overview

Dismarina Transportes rodoviários operates as a road freight transportation company with a modular service portfolio centered on two core offerings: fractional cargo transport (Transporte Fracionado) and full truckload lotation transport (Transporte de Lotações), both supported by a 100% tracked proprietary fleet. The company differentiates through specialized vertical services for regulated cargo including pharmaceutical/health transport under ANVISA license and chemical/controlled substance transport with multi-agency authorization. Operational features include real-time fleet tracking, Nextel-based driver communication, and a palletization and scheduling service. Insurance is provided through ACE Seguradora S/A with RCTR-C and RCF-DC coverage from collection through delivery. The fleet adapts to customer requirements and municipal restrictions, comprising trucks, sprinters, trucks, 608s, trailers, Fiorinos, tocos, cars, and Iveco vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transporte Fracionado de Mercadorias (Fractional Cargo Transportation) Less-than-truckload road freight service for collected and delivered goods within Dismarina's designated service areas (São Paulo metropolitan region including Campinas and São José dos Campos, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul), offering agile pickup and delivery, speed, and cost efficiency so business customers can reduce inventory maintenance costs.
• Transporte de Lotações (Full Truckload Transportation) Full truckload road freight service operating across the entire Brazilian national territory for customers requiring shipment of complete vehicle capacity loads, with collection and delivery capabilities.
• Transporte de Produtos Químicos e Controlados (Chemical and Controlled-Product Transportation) Authorized road transport of hazardous chemicals and controlled substances with drivers specially trained and certified for such loads, vehicles equipped with safety and signaling kits, and all required licenses (Federal Police operating license, Army, Civil Police, and IBAMA). Backed by SUATRANS COTEC partnership for employee training and national emergency response in case of accidents.
• Transporte Farmacêutico e de Saúde (Pharmaceutical and Health-Sector Transportation) ANVISA-licensed road transport of medications and pharmaceutical inputs, supported by an on-staff pharmaceutical Technical Manager (Responsável Técnico) who monitors shipments, trains staff, and ensures compliance with the Manual de Boas Práticas de Transportes Farmacêuticos. Includes special insurance coverage for the pharmaceutical segment. ANVISA license also covers food-product transport.
• Paletização e Agendamento (Palletization and Delivery Scheduling) Outsourced palletization and delivery scheduling service available at all Dismarina units, in which the company handles pallet procurement, collection, and management to increase transport capacity and eliminate customer scheduling concerns.
• Cobertura de Seguros RCTR-C e RCF-DC (Cargo Insurance via ACE Seguradora) Cargo insurance coverage provided in partnership with ACE Seguradora S/A in two modalities: RCTR-C (total coverage for losses and damages from vehicle accidents from collection through delivery, including warehouse) and RCF-DC (total or partial theft or disappearance of cargo). Special insurance coverage is also available for the pharmaceutical segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of proprietary fleet tracked for real-time cargo positioning

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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SUATRANS COTECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency assistance and training partner for hazardous materials incidents. SUATRANS COTEC provides training for employees involved in chemical transport and emergency support throughout Brazil in case of accidents. This partnership enables Dismarina to meet regulatory requirements for chemical and controlled product transportation.
• ACE Seguradora S/AcoreOthersCargo insurance provider offering two coverage modalities: RCTR-C (comprehensive coverage for losses and damages from vehicle accidents from collection through delivery, including warehouse) and RCF-DC (coverage for total or partial theft or disappearance of cargo). Special insurance coverage for pharmaceutical segment transportation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Braspress: Braspress is one of Brazil's largest LTL/express freight carriers with nationwide coverage. Directly comparable to Dismarina in fractional cargo and full truckload road freight for B2B shippers, with similar dedicated fleet model and multi-segment customer base.
• Patrus Transportes: Patrus is a major Brazilian LTL freight carrier with nationwide operations. Comparable to Dismarina in fractional cargo transportation for general commerce and industry, with similar multi-location hub-and-spoke operating model across Brazilian states.
• Translovato: Translovato is a Brazilian road freight carrier focused on LTL and FTL services across southern and southeastern Brazil. Comparable to Dismarina in geographic footprint (southern Brazil concentration), LTL/FTL service mix, and B2B customer base.
• Localfrio: Localfrio is a Brazilian specialized logistics provider focused on cold-chain and pharmaceutical transport with ANVISA compliance. Comparable to Dismarina's regulated pharmaceutical and food transport vertical, with similar regulatory moat and specialized handling requirements.

Broad incumbents

• JSL S.A. JSL is a large publicly-traded Brazilian transportation and logistics group with diversified road, rail, and logistics operations. Comparable to Dismarina as a broad incumbent in Brazilian road freight with overlapping LTL/FTL services, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Tegma Gestão Logística: Tegma is a Brazilian logistics company specializing in vehicle logistics and integrated transport solutions. Comparable to Dismarina as a broader incumbent in Brazilian road transportation with dedicated fleet operations, though focused on different verticals (vehicle transport) than Dismarina's regulated cargo focus.
• DHL Supply Chain Brazil: DHL operates contract logistics and freight transportation services in Brazil with full coverage of regulated pharma and chemical verticals. Comparable to Dismarina as a broad incumbent offering regulated freight services, though at significantly larger scale and with global compliance infrastructure.
• FedEx Logistics Brazil: FedEx operates express freight and logistics services in Brazil including TNT legacy operations. Comparable to Dismarina as a broad incumbent in Brazilian road and air freight with similar multi-segment B2B customer base, though with much larger network and broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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