Francargo Transportes e Servicos LTDA.

What Francargo Transportes e Servicos LTDA. does

Francargo Transportes e Servicos LTDA. is a privately held Brazilian international freight forwarding and logistics company founded in November 2002 by Tadeu Schumann and headquartered in São Paulo's Itaim Bibi district. The company provides end-to-end international logistics services for multinational corporations operating in Brazil, with core offerings spanning customs clearance (Despacho Aduaneiro), air freight imports/exports, ocean freight imports/exports, and local logistics delivery and pickup services. Complementary offerings include door-to-door services, project shipments for over-dimensional cargo, integrated multi-modal logistics, and specialized handling of restricted articles (dangerous goods/DGR/IMO declarations), perishables, pharmaceuticals, animals, samples, refrigerated cargo, and light-sensitive cargo. Operations cover all major Brazilian ports and airports and extend globally through a network of international agents and service providers.

The business operates a B2B sales-led model targeting enterprise multinational clients through direct sales engagement by the founder and a small business development team (Tom Schumann, Ricardo Cervone), supplemented by online quote requests via the corporate website. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through professional services fees on freight forwarding and customs transactions. The technology layer consists of an international logistics management platform with shipment tracking capabilities exposed through the website, but no proprietary AI/ML systems, API, or mobile application are documented.

With a headcount of approximately 6 employees, Francargo operates as a boutique specialist rather than a scaled logistics platform, differentiating on personalized service, founder-led relationships, operational expertise (including the founder's 30+ years of industry experience), and global agent reach rather than on technology or scale. The company is founder-owned with no external investors, no parent entity, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no regulatory actions on record.

Name

Francargo Transportes e Servicos LTDA.

Legal name

Francargo Transportes e Servicos Ltda

Website

https://francargo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Francargo is a privately held Brazilian international freight forwarder founded in 2002, providing customs clearance, air/ocean freight, door-to-door logistics, and specialized cargo handling to multinational corporations operating in Brazil through a 6-person specialist team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs clearance services
• Air freight logistics
• Ocean freight logistics
• Door-to-door delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Freight Services: Revenue generated through air freight, ocean freight, customs clearance, and local logistics services. Services include consolidated cargo operations, project shipments, and door-to-door delivery for international trade.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Francargo is an international freight forwarder and logistics provider based in São Paulo, Brazil, coordinating the cross-border movement of goods for corporate clients. Its services span air freight, ocean freight, customs clearance, domestic logistics, door-to-door delivery, project shipments, integrated logistics, and specialized cargo handling. The firm acts as an intermediary managing documentation, carriers, and customs on behalf of importers and exporters operating in Brazil.

Product overview

Francargo offers a comprehensive suite of international logistics services centered around its core freight forwarding operations. The company provides four primary service lines: Customs Clearance (Despacho Aduaneiro), Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Local Logistics. These are complemented by specialized offerings including Door to Door services, Project Shipments for oversized cargo, and Integrated Logistics that combines multiple transport modes. The company serves multinational corporations operating in Brazil with solutions spanning consolidated air and ocean cargo operations, intermodal combinations, and worldwide delivery and pickup services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight (Frete Aéreo) Time-sensitive international air cargo services for clients moving goods into and out of Brazil by air, coordinated as part of Francargo's freight forwarding offering.
• Ocean Freight (Frete Marítimo) International ocean freight forwarding services for clients importing and exporting containerized and non-containerized cargo through Brazilian sea ports.
• Customs Clearance (Despacho Aduaneiro) Brazilian customs brokerage and clearance services, including preparation and submission of import and export documentation to clear goods through customs on behalf of clients.
• Local Logistics (Logística Interna) Domestic Brazilian logistics and inland transportation services that complement international freight movements, covering pickup, delivery, and in-country transport.
• Door to Door (Porta a Porta) End-to-end origin-to-destination delivery service in which Francargo coordinates collection, international transport, customs clearance, and final delivery to the consignee's premises.
• Project Shipments Specialized freight forwarding for project cargo and complex, oversized, or non-standard shipments requiring tailored logistics planning and execution.
• Integrated Logistics Combined, multi-modal logistics solutions that integrate air, ocean, inland transport, and customs into a coordinated service for clients with complex supply chain needs.
• Specialized Services Specialized logistics and freight handling services for cargo with unique handling, documentation, or regulatory requirements.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global freight forwarder with significant Brazilian operations following its Panalpina and Schenker acquisitions. Competes head-to-head with Francargo on air/ocean forwarding and customs, and offers similar project cargo and door-to-door capabilities for multinational accounts.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider owned by CMA CGM, offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services with strong presence in Latin America. Directly comparable core services to Francargo, with the additional advantage of being integrated with a major ocean carrier.
• Bolloré Logistics: French-headquartered global forwarder with a particularly strong Brazilian footprint and project cargo specialization. Offers air, ocean, customs, and integrated logistics competing for the same multinational accounts Francargo serves in Brazil.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider with established air, ocean, customs, and integrated logistics offerings in Brazil. Targets the same enterprise multinational segment as Francargo with broader geographic reach and deeper carrier capacity.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL's freight forwarding division offers air, ocean, customs, and door-to-door international logistics with massive scale and global reach. It is the dominant incumbent competing for the same multinational clients Francargo serves in Brazil, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Expeditors International: US-based global freight forwarder with extensive Brazilian operations covering air, ocean, and customs brokerage. Competes directly for multinational freight forwarding business in Brazil, with significantly larger scale and proprietary technology investments.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: UPS's freight forwarding and logistics division offers air, ocean, customs brokerage, and contract logistics with established Brazilian operations. Targets the same multinational enterprise segment as Francargo with significantly larger scale and global account coverage.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders, offering air, ocean, customs brokerage, and integrated logistics with strong presence in Brazil. Directly comparable service mix to Francargo across all primary product lines, but at vastly greater scale and global coverage.
• FedEx Logistics: FedEx's freight forwarding arm provides air, ocean, customs, and trade management services competing for multinational clients in Brazil. Leverages the broader FedEx network for door-to-door capabilities comparable to Francargo's agent-network model.

Emerging players

• Agility Logistics: Middle East-headquartered global forwarder with growing Latin American presence, offering comparable air, ocean, and customs services. Smaller than the top-tier incumbents in Brazil, making it a closer scale competitor to Francargo while still offering broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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