NEXUS Automotive Logistics

What NEXUS Automotive Logistics does

NEXUS Automotive Logistics is a Brazilian B2B logistics services provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in São Paulo, specializing in automotive supply chain operations. The company serves automotive OEMs (automakers) and port operators/terminal authorities, delivering customized logistics solutions within the maritime transport chain at five major Brazilian ports: Suape (Pernambuco), Paranaguá (Paraná), Itajaí (Santa Catarina), Rio Grande (Rio Grande do Sul), and São José dos Pinhais (Paraná). Its service portfolio covers automotive yard management, port operations management, Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), and Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) operations.

The company's technology backbone consists of two proprietary in-house software platforms. The "Sistema de Pátio" is an automotive yard management system covering vehicle movement, parking, inspection, report generation, interactive map customization, and credential-based access control. The "VPC System" manages the full lifecycle of VPC and PDI operations, including inspection and verification, accessorization, documentation, inventory management, user control, and multi-site separation. These systems differentiate NEXUS through configurability and customization for the automotive sector, and the company holds ISO 9001 certification audited by Templum.

NEXUS operates a managed-services revenue model under B2B enterprise contracts with quote-based pricing, generating revenue through service contracts with automotive OEMs and port operators at its operational locations. In 2024, the company handled more than 80,000 vehicles across Suape, Paranaguá, and Itajaí ports, and more than 50,000 vehicles at yards in Rio Grande, Suape, and Itajaí. Distribution is via direct enterprise sales targeting OEMs and port operators, with the corporate website serving as the primary digital presence. The company is privately held, operates as a single-country domestic business in Brazil, and does not disclose ownership, leadership, or financial details.

Name

NEXUS Automotive Logistics

Legal name

NEXUS Automotive Logistics

Website

https://nexuslogbr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEXUS Automotive Logistics is a Brazilian B2B automotive logistics provider founded in 2015, offering yard management, port operations, and VPC/PDI services to automakers and port operators across five major Brazilian ports, supported by two proprietary in-house software platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAIALAA

Automotive & Mobility (OEM, Tier Suppliers, Aftermarket)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Industry-Specific Contract Logistics (Automotive, Pharma, Retail, Aerospace, etc.)

SECONDARYTLADAJAL

Cross-Border Vehicle Logistics & Customs/Compliance (VIN, Documentation)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Automotive Vehicle Logistics & Car Carriers

Keywords

• Automotive logistics services
• Yard management systems
• Port logistics operations
• Vehicle processing centers
• Pre-delivery inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Logistics Services: B2B logistics services including yard management, port operations, vehicle processing, and PDI/VPC services for automotive OEMs and related clients. Revenue generated through service contracts with automotive industry players at Brazilian ports.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

NEXUS Automotive Logistics provides customized logistics solutions within the maritime transport chain for the automotive industry, including automotive yard management, port operations management, and VPC/PDI services at major Brazilian ports. The company manages vehicle movement, parking, inspection, accessorization, and documentation for automotive OEMs and port operators across Brazil. Operations are supported by proprietary yard management and vehicle processing center software systems.

Product overview

NEXUS Automotive Logistics offers a platform of automotive logistics solutions centered around its proprietary management systems integrated with operational services. The core portfolio consists of two main software products: Sistema de Pátio (a yard management system) and VPC System (Vehicle Processing Center system), both developed in-house for automotive sector operations. These systems are complemented by three service offerings: Gestão de Pátio Automotivo (automotive yard management), Serviços em Portos (port services), and PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection). The company operates from headquarters in São Paulo with branch locations across major Brazilian ports, providing nationwide coverage for automotive logistics operations including vehicle movement, port operations, and pre-delivery inspection services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sistema de Pátio (Yard Management System)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ vehicles handled in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider with established automotive logistics capabilities, including finished vehicle handling and PDI-adjacent services — competes for similar OEM contracts as NEXUS but at significantly larger scale.
• DHL Automotive: DHL's automotive sector covers inbound logistics, yard management, and finished vehicle services for OEMs globally — competing with NEXUS for OEM automotive logistics contracts with much broader geographic reach.
• CEVA Logistics: Large global contract logistics provider with a dedicated automotive sector offering finished vehicle transport, yard management, and value-added services — comparable automotive end-markets to NEXUS with broader scale.

Direct peers

• GEFCO Group: Global automotive contract logistics specialist historically serving OEMs across finished vehicle logistics, PDI, and yard management — directly comparable to NEXUS's automotive yard, port, and VPC services.
• Schnellecke Group: Automotive logistics specialist providing yard management, sequencing, and vehicle processing services to OEMs globally — overlapping directly with NEXUS's yard management and VPC/PDI offerings.
• BLG Logistics: European logistics specialist with a strong automotive finished vehicle logistics division covering port handling, yard management, and PDI — directly comparable service mix to NEXUS.

Regional players

• Wilson Sons: Major Brazilian port and maritime logistics operator with vehicle handling capabilities at Brazilian ports — overlapping with NEXUS at the same Brazilian port gateways, though with a broader port portfolio.
• AGUNSA: Latin American port and logistics group with automotive vehicle handling at ports and terminals across the region — comparable to NEXUS's Brazilian port-based automotive logistics model.
• VPL Terminals: Latin American vehicle processing and logistics operator active at regional ports — comparable to NEXUS's port-based automotive vehicle processing services, though typically active outside Brazil.

Emerging players

• Imperial Logistics (Automotive): Logistics provider with dedicated automotive vehicle processing and yard management capabilities, particularly in emerging markets — a peer in automotive-specific contract logistics though geographically less focused on Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nexuslogbr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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