Marglobal

What Marglobal does

Marglobal (legal name Agencia Marítima Global Marglobal S.A.) is an Ecuadorian maritime, air, and logistics agency headquartered in Guayaquil with an operations office at Manta, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Chilean logistics conglomerate AGUNSA (Agencias Universales S.A.) since 1992. The company provides ship agency services, port and extra-port operations, air agency representation, freight forwarding and cargo consolidation (via affiliate MODALTRADE), inland transport, and logistics and distribution, serving international shipping lines, importers, exporters, and terminal operators across Ecuador. Named principals include Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Marfret, Network Ship / Del Monte Fresh, Zim, Xpress Feeders, and JDN.

The service portfolio is organized around six core lines: Agenciamiento Marítimo (with sub-components Agenciamiento General, Agenciamiento Portuario, and Servicios Documentales), Agenciamiento Aéreo (GSA representation), Transporte Terrestre, Logística y Distribución, Consolidador de Carga, and Servicios Portuarios y Extra-Portuarios. The technology layer is built on an Integrated Documentary Services System and EDI for electronic interchange of manifests, Bills of Lading, and customs/government forms with terminals and trade entities, supplemented by the E-PROFORMA portal (online proforma and Bill of Lading generation) and the E-PAYMENT portal (24/7 debt queries, payments, and guarantee refund requests). Inland transport includes satellite tracking, digital seals, and armed custody. Port infrastructure is delivered in conjunction with AGUNSA affiliates, including ARETINA (port services), PORTRANS (land transport and logistics), MODALTRADE (freight forwarding), and TPM (concessionaire of Puerto de Manta, where over $12 million has been committed to pier rehabilitation and extension and which holds C-TPAT "Secure Port" classification).

The business model is sales-led and relationship-driven, with revenue generated through professional service fees paid by shipping line and airline principals for agency representation, transaction-based fees for freight consolidation, container depot handling, and inland transport, and managed services for inventory, distribution, kitting, and quality control. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per client based on service scope, volume, and route; the digital self-service tools (E-PROFORMA, E-PAYMENT) are provided at no additional charge to drive transaction efficiency. The GTM motion combines dedicated sales contacts (Ventas, Operaciones, Financiero) for enterprise accounts with branded portals for repeat transactions, supported by corporate website and organic social channels for top-of-funnel visibility.

Name

Marglobal

Legal name

Agencia Marítima Global Marglobal S.A.

Website

https://marglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marglobal is an Ecuadorian maritime, air, and logistics agency headquartered in Guayaquil, delivering ship agency, freight forwarding, land transport, and port services to international shipping lines, importers, and exporters as the Ecuadorian subsidiary of Chilean group AGUNSA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Agency Services

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Rules of Origin & Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management (TLAEAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sanctions, Embargo & Export Controls (EAR/ITAR) Compliance Tools (TLAEAOAI)

Keywords

• Maritime agency services
• Freight forwarding services
• Air cargo agency
• Port logistics services
• Land transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guayaquil

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maritime Agency Services: Ship agency services covering vessel attendance, port operations, and commercial representation for shipping lines at Ecuadorian ports. Revenue generated through service fees charged to shipping line principals.
2. Air Agency Services: Aerial representation and GSA (General Sales Agent) services for airline companies operating in Ecuador, providing sales and reservation management.
3. Freight Consolidation: Cargo consolidation services (FFW - Freight Forwarder) for maritime, air, and land transport, including inventory management and container administration.
4. Port and Extra-Port Services: Container depot operations, loading/unloading, storage, maintenance and repair of containers, rental of refrigerated units and generators.
5. Land Transport Services: Domestic and international (Colombia) transport of containers, hazardous materials, solid and liquid bulk, with satellite tracking and armed custody.
6. Logistics and Distribution: Inventory management, distribution, quality control, kitting, and supply chain outsourcing services for clients domestically and regionally.
7. Documentary Services: Bill of Lading processing, manifest transmission, freight collection, demurrage and container damage charges, and local expense management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marglobal is a maritime and air agency operating in Ecuador as part of the AGUNSA network, providing ship agency services (vessel attendance, port representation, and commercial representation for shipping lines), air agency services (GSA representation for airlines), cargo consolidation, port and extra-port services, land transportation, and integrated logistics and distribution. The company serves importers, exporters, shipping lines, and logistics operators with coverage across Ecuador's main ports including Guayaquil and Manta.

Product overview

Marglobal is a maritime and logistics agency offering a comprehensive service portfolio organized around core services (Maritime Agency, Air Agency, Ground Transportation, Logistics & Distribution, Cargo Consolidation, and Port Services) supported by digital tools (E-PROFORMA for shipment proforma creation, E-PAYMENT for online payments, Electronic Invoicing, and HR System). The Maritime Agency service encompasses General Agency, Port Agency, and Documentary Services as sub-components. The company operates through related brands ARETINA (port services), PORTRANS (ground transport and logistics), MODALTRADE (freight forwarding), and TPM (port terminal management), all under the AGUNSA network umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agenciamiento Marítimo (Maritime Agency)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,390 vehicles unloaded in one month at Puerto de Manta (6 car carrier ships, 183 vehicles per hour)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AGUNSAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992AGUNSA (Agencias Universales S.A.) is the parent Chilean multinational logistics and port services group. Marglobal operates as its Ecuadorian subsidiary under the AGUNSA network, providing integrated logistics services via sea, air, and land. Marglobal has maintained a constant presence in Ecuador since 1992 through AGUNSA, contributing experience and solidity to the country's foreign trade.
• ARETINA S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARETINA S.A. is a port services provider, the first private cargo operator in Ecuador since 1992. It provides loading/unloading, storage, container depot, and inspection services. ARETINA operates depots in major Chilean ports (Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Placilla-Valparaíso, San Antonio, Santiago, Talcahuano, Puerto Montt), Peru (Lima), Colombia, and USA (Miami), integrated via the AGUNSA Network.
• PORTRANScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPORTRANS specializes in storage, distribution, and general cargo handling solutions adaptable to each industry. It provides land transport services for national and international routes (Colombia), including containers (dry and refrigerated), hazardous materials, and bulk transport with satellite tracking.
• MODALTRADEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMODALTRADE was founded July 2, 1996 as a Freight Forwarder, certified as Maritime Agent in December 1997 and IATA certified in 2004. It provides cargo consolidation services for maritime, air, and land transport, with automated systems for communications, documentation, settlements, and statistical reporting.
• Terminal Portuario de Manta (TPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPM is the concessionaire for the administration and operation of the Manta International Port. TPM is undertaking a modernization program including fleet equipment acquisition, pier rehabilitation, and pier extension (100 additional meters). TPM was certified by C-TPAT as a 'Secure Port.'
• CIPORT / TECNAC ConsortiumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCIPORT/TECNAC is a construction consortium specialized in piling, port works, bridges, and civil construction. Contracted in April 2017 for the study, rehabilitation, and extension of the Manta International Terminal piers, with Phase 1 (rehabilitation) on a 330-day timeline and Phase 2 (extension) on a 270-day timeline.
• C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)minorOthersC-TPAT is a US Customs and Border Protection voluntary supply chain security program. C-TPAT delegates visited Puerto de Manta in April 2017, inspected facilities and security procedures, and classified the port as a 'Secure Port' under the C-TPAT listing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with sea/air freight forwarding and land transport capabilities, including Latin American presence. Comparable to Marglobal across freight forwarding, consolidation, and inland transport for Ecuadorian shippers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with established operations in Ecuador offering sea, air, and road freight plus customs brokerage. Direct overlap with Marglobal's freight forwarding, consolidation, and customs documentary services, but at vastly greater global scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics and freight forwarding player (CMA CGM group) with contract logistics, ground transport, and supply chain solutions in Latin America. Directly comparable on land transport, consolidation, and managed distribution services.
• Panalpina (now DSV): DSV (post-Panalpina acquisition) is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong Latin American presence. Directly comparable to Marglobal across sea/air freight forwarding and customs clearance services for Ecuadorian trade flows.
• Expeditors International: Major US-headquartered global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage services with operations across Latin America. Competes with Marglobal for Ecuadorian import/export freight forwarding and customs documentation work.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global logistics provider with extensive freight forwarding and contract logistics footprint, including Latin America. Competes in ocean/air freight forwarding, customs documentation, and warehousing services similar to Marglobal's portfolio.
• Agility Logistics: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with presence across Latin America including Ecuador. Overlaps with Marglobal on multimodal freight forwarding, customs documentation, and inland transport.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL's freight forwarding division operates in Ecuador with ocean, air, and overland freight services alongside customs clearance. Overlaps with Marglobal's core ship agency and freight forwarding offerings; DHL brings global carrier relationships and digital platforms.

Others

• ARETINA S.A. AGUNSA-affiliated port services and container depot operator operating across Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and USA. Sister entity within the same AGUNSA network, providing the container depot and stevedoring infrastructure that complements Marglobal's ship agency services.

Regional players

• Ransa (Peru): Peruvian integrated logistics operator offering freight forwarding, warehousing, port operations, and land transport across the Andean region. Comparable regional scope to Marglobal's Ecuador-Colombia cross-border operations and similar AGUNSA-network-style integration model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Marglobal
• Instagraminstagram.com/marglobalec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marglobal

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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