Rangel Expresso, SA

What Rangel Expresso, SA does

Rangel Logistics Solutions (legal entity Rangel Expresso, SA) is a privately held Portuguese global logistics services provider founded in 1980 and headquartered in Portugal, operating under a One Stop Shop model across customs brokerage, contract logistics, eCommerce fulfillment, multi-modal transportation, project cargo, and specialized logistics. The company serves enterprise customers across ten primary verticals, including pharmaceutical and healthcare, fashion and lifestyle, automotive and aviation, consumer electronics, wine and beverages, food and perishables, industrial, oil and gas, cycling/motor, and mining, with industry-specific solutions for cold chain, regulatory compliance, time-critical deliveries, and fragile or high-value cargo.

The underlying technology stack is centered on the My Rangel client portal, which provides shipment tracking and account management functionality, supplemented by an InfoHub of educational content (Brexit, Incoterms, EU-Mercosul agreement, container typology). There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or third-party integrations in the input data. Distribution is purely B2B through direct enterprise sales, quote-based pricing via phone and online request, and the self-serve portal for existing accounts.

Rangel operates owned-and-operated offices in Portugal, six African markets (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania), and two Americas markets (Brazil, Mexico), reaching more than 220 countries and territories. The company employs 'thousands of collaborators' per its own scale metrics, generates 'millions of euros' in revenue (no precise figure disclosed), and celebrated its 45th anniversary with the Rangel Logistics Summit 2025 at Pátio da Galé, attended by 300+ participants. The company is privately held with no evidence of external investors, M&A activity, or public listing.

Name

Rangel Expresso, SA

Legal name

Rangel Logistics Solutions

Website

https://rangel.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Air Transportation (481), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border E-commerce Fulfillment (DDP/DDU, International Parcel Inject) (TLAIADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), International Express (Time-Definite Cross-Border) (TLAAABAB)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Contract logistics solutions
• Project cargo logistics
• ECommerce fulfillment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Services: Customs brokerage services including consulting, import/export declaration, Intrastat declaration, and tariff classification. Revenue generated through service fees for customs processing and consultancy.
2. Contract Logistics: Warehousing, supply chain management, and financial services. Revenue from storage fees, supply chain management services, and value-added logistics services.
3. Transportation Services: Air, sea, road, and express freight services. Revenue generated from transportation fees based on shipment weight, volume, and destination.
4. eCommerce Logistics: Full eCommerce, eFulfillment, cross-border, and omnichannel solutions. Revenue from fulfillment fees, cross-border handling, and omnichannel logistics services.
5. Special Logistics: Time-critical shipments, personal/diplomatic mobility, trade shows and events, self-storage, high-tech solutions, and trade marketing. Revenue from specialized handling fees and dedicated services.
6. Project Cargo: Oversized cargo and break bulk shipping services. Revenue from specialized project logistics fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rangel Expresso, SA provides international multimodal logistics services spanning customs brokerage, air, sea, road, and express freight forwarding, contract logistics (warehousing and distribution), project cargo and special logistics, eCommerce logistics, and trade-fair/event logistics under the Feirexpo brand. Offerings are tailored to industries including pharmaceutical, fashion, automotive, electronics, wine and beverages, food, industrial, oil & gas, mining, and cycling.

Product overview

Rangel Logistics Solutions is a global logistics services provider offering comprehensive One Stop Shop solutions across air, sea, road, and express transportation. The portfolio includes customs services (consultancy, import/export declarations, Intrastat, tariff classification), contract logistics (warehousing, supply chain management, financial services), eCommerce solutions (full eCommerce, eFulfillment, cross-border, omnichannel), project cargo, special logistics (time-critical, mobility, trade shows, self-storage, high-tech solutions, trade marketing), and Feirexpo exhibition services. Industry-specific solutions cover pharmaceutical/healthcare, fashion/lifestyle, automotive/aviation, consumer electronics, wine/beverages, food/perishables, industrial, oil & gas, cycling/motor, and mining sectors. The client portal My Rangel provides shipment tracking and account management. With over 40 years of experience, the company operates across Europe, Africa, and the Americas serving thousands of clients with millions of square meters of logistics space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rangel Expresso: Express transportation service offered by Rangel Logistics Solutions.

Products and services

• Customs Services Customs brokerage and tax-representation services for international shipments, including customs declaration handling for clients across the company's network. Intended for corporate shippers moving goods across borders.
• International Road Transport International road freight forwarding services across the company's network, with an emphasis on European and African corridors. Designed for corporate clients needing overland cross-border transportation.
• Air Freight Air cargo transportation services for time-sensitive international shipments, integrated with customs and last-mile capabilities. Aimed at enterprises with urgent or high-value cross-border flows.
• Sea Freight Ocean/ocean freight services covering Less-than-Container Load (LCL) and Full-Container Load (FCL) international shipments, with port-to-port and door-to-door options for corporate clients.
• Express Delivery Time-critical express parcel and document delivery services for urgent shipments. Targeted at corporate customers with expedited international shipping needs.
• Contract Logistics Contracted warehousing, storage, and distribution services that integrate with the company's transport operations. Built for enterprise clients outsourcing parts of their supply chain.
• Project Cargo Specialized transport for oversize, heavy-lift, and complex industrial shipments, including planning, route surveys, and execution for projects in sectors such as oil & gas, mining, energy, and industrial infrastructure.
• Special Logistics Tailor-made logistics solutions for goods that require unusual handling, conditions, or regulatory treatment. Intended for clients with non-standard transport or warehousing requirements.
• eCommerce Logistics Solutions End-to-end logistics services aimed at eCommerce retailers, including international fulfillment, returns, and last-mile delivery across the 220-country network.
• Feirexpo — Trade Fair and Event Logistics Logistics services specialized in trade fairs, exhibitions, and events, including transport of stand materials, on-site handling, and post-event returns. Targeted at exhibitors, organizers, and event organizers.
• My Rangel — Customer Digital Platform Proprietary digital client platform that enables corporate customers to book shipments, track them in real time, and manage customs and transport documentation online.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-based digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, trucking, and customs with a software-first platform. Comparable to Rangel's forwarding and customs services, but competes on technology and digital experience rather than regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: European-headquartered global logistics provider offering land, air, ocean, and contract logistics with strong European-Asian corridors. Directly comparable to Rangel's multi-modal international forwarding model, with significant European overlap.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL's freight forwarding division offers air, ocean, road, customs, and supply chain services globally. Overlaps heavily with Rangel's full-service international forwarding and customs brokerage, though DHL operates its own integrated air and ground networks at far greater scale.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics group providing air, sea, road, and contract logistics solutions across 80+ countries. A direct functional competitor to Rangel, with active M&A-led expansion (DB Schenker, Panalpina, Agility GIL) reshaping European forwarding.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with air, sea, road, and contract logistics operations across 100+ countries. Directly comparable to Rangel as a global multi-modal forwarder, though at vastly larger scale and with broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: Asset-light global freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight with customs brokerage. Directly comparable to Rangel's forwarding business model, particularly air/ocean forwarding into emerging markets, though focused more on Asia-Pacific trade lanes.
• GEODIS: France-based global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution across 170+ countries. Closely comparable to Rangel as a European-headquartered multi-modal forwarder with strong customs and contract logistics capabilities.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions across 170+ countries, owned by CMA CGM. Comparable to Rangel's contract logistics and forwarding mix, with similar vertical specialization in automotive, retail, and consumer goods.
• DACHSER: German family-owned logistics company providing road transport, air, sea freight, and contract logistics globally. Comparable to Rangel in ownership structure and integrated multi-modal offering, with particularly strong European road and warehousing footprint.

Regional players

• Grupo ETE (Logística ETE): Portuguese logistics group offering international transport, customs, warehousing, and distribution with strong Lusophone ties. A regional peer with overlapping services and Portuguese/Iberian market overlap, though with a smaller African footprint than Rangel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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