SCAC TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES S.A

What SCAC TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES S.A does

SCAC Transportes Internacionales S.A. is a Buenos Aires-based freight forwarder and customs brokerage firm incorporated as a Sociedad Anónima in Argentina in 1988. The company provides import and export logistics services to Argentine traders, with operations built around direct connectivity to AFIP-DGA (Argentina's tax and customs authority) and IATA CASS registration that enables in-house cargo clearance.

The firm's service portfolio spans the full international logistics stack: customs brokerage, air freight, maritime freight (FCL/LCL), RO-RO and heavy-lift cargo, dangerous goods handling, multimodal transport, container operations, warehousing, physical distribution, and cargo insurance. The company holds memberships across the principal global and regional industry associations — FIATA, IATA, AAACI, ALACAT, and CAC — which underpins its claimed door-to-door global coverage through correspondent agent networks rather than owned overseas offices.

The business model is a traditional B2B freight forwarding transaction model: revenue is generated on a per-shipment basis through fees on freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and ancillary services, with direct sales to importers and exporters. The company markets itself on relationship continuity, single-source accountability across customs and transport, and 30 years of operational experience. No proprietary technology platform, customer-acquisition channels beyond direct sales, or AI/automation capabilities are disclosed in the available materials.

Name

SCAC TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES S.A

Legal name

SCAC Transportes Internacionales S.A.

Website

https://scac.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SCAC Transportes Internacionales S.A. is an Argentine freight forwarder and customs brokerage founded in 1988 in Buenos Aires, offering air, ocean, RO-RO, multimodal, dangerous goods, warehousing, and customs clearance services to importers and exporters worldwide through association-based agent networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage 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

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation (TLACABAB), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Maritime cargo shipping
• Air freight services
• Import export logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage (Aduana): In-house customs department handling all customs clearance procedures with AFIP-DGA connectivity since 1988
2. Maritime Freight Forwarding: Customs transport agent (ATA) handling LCL, FCL, Breakbulk and bulk cargo shipments with competitive rates
3. Air Freight Services: IATA Cargo registered agent services for air transport including cold chain, heavy equipment, and specialized cargo
4. Additional Logistics Services: International cargo insurance, extra dimension and heavy-lifts, RO-RO, multimodal transport, dangerous goods handling, storage and inventory control, physical distribution

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SCAC TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES S.A is an Argentine freight forwarder and customs broker that clears goods through Argentine customs (AFIP-DGA) and coordinates international shipments via maritime (LCL, FCL, Breakbulk) and air freight. It also provides complementary logistics services such as cargo insurance, multimodal transport, and warehousing for businesses engaged in import and export trade.

Product overview

SCAC TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES S.A. is a freight forwarding and customs brokerage platform offering integrated logistics services. The core offering consists of three main service pillars: Customs Brokerage (connected to AFIP-DGA), Maritime Freight (LCL, FCL, Breakbulk, bulk cargo since 1988), and Air Freight (IATA Cargo/IATA CASS certified). These are supported by additional modules including international cargo insurance, heavy-lift and extra dimension cargo, RO-RO shipping, multimodal transport, dangerous goods handling, valuable cargo services, warehousing with inventory control, and physical distribution. Container services round out the portfolio with dry, reefer, and special containers. The company operates as a unified full-service logistics provider rather than separate modular products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Brokerage Services Licensed customs clearance for Argentine imports and exports, with direct electronic interface to AFIP-DGA for filing and tracking customs declarations on behalf of importers and exporters.
• Maritime Freight Forwarding International ocean freight forwarding for Argentine importers and exporters, covering Less-than-Container-Load (LCL), Full-Container-Load (FCL), and Breakbulk cargo, coordinated through a network of overseas agents.
• Air Freight Services International air cargo forwarding for time-sensitive shipments, operated under IATA CASS certification for billing and settlement with airlines, for Argentine importers and exporters.
• Cargo Insurance Insurance coverage for international cargo shipments arranged by the company, providing protection for goods in transit by sea or air.
• Multimodal Transport Combined transport solutions that integrate multiple modes (sea, air, road) into a single coordinated shipment for Argentine importers and exporters.
• Warehousing Storage services for cargo awaiting customs clearance or onward distribution, provided as part of the company's logistics offering to importers and exporters.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FtranscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreight forwarding partner network member providing international cargo handling and transportation services
• AAACI (Asociación Argentina de Agentes de Carga Internacional)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgentine Association of International Freight Forwarders - industry association member providing networking and referral business
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational Air Transport Association - SCAC is a registered IATA Cargo agent with CASS certification for air freight operations
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational federation of freight forwarders - membership provides access to global network and industry standards

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: DSV is a top-tier global freight forwarder with significant Latin American presence including Argentina. Comparable scope on ocean, air, road forwarding and customs; much larger scale and broader service portfolio than SCAC.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is a global freight forwarder and customs broker with operations across Argentina. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering ocean, air, and customs services — same product mix as SCAC but at vastly larger scale and global network reach.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker operates global freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics with Argentine operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering FCL, LCL, air freight, and customs services — directly competes with SCAC for enterprise shippers.
• Agility Logistics: Agility is a global freight forwarder providing air, ocean, road freight, and customs brokerage across emerging markets including Latin America. Comparable as a broad incumbent competitor with similar multimodal forwarding and customs product mix.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with offices in Argentina. Directly comparable on multimodal freight forwarding and customs brokerage services; competes for the same enterprise importers/exporters but at broader global scale.

Regional players

• TASA Logística: Tasa Logística is an Argentine freight forwarder and customs broker offering ocean, air, and land transport. Highly comparable as a regional Argentine peer with the same customs brokerage license and freight forwarding core as SCAC.
• Grupo Logístico Andreani: Andreani is a leading Argentine logistics group offering freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, and distribution domestically. Comparable as a regional Argentine player with full-service logistics — same market and overlapping capabilities but more distribution-focused.
• Log-In Logística Intermodal: Log-In is a Brazilian multimodal logistics operator serving ocean and inland freight movements with Latin American focus. Comparable as a regional player with similar multimodal/ocean forwarding niche but primarily Brazil-focused versus SCAC's Argentine base.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a global freight forwarder with air and ocean capability and customs brokerage. Comparable as a direct peer in freight forwarding and customs services; focuses on similar B2B shipper customers with asset-light intermediary model.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital-first global freight forwarder offering ocean and air forwarding with customs brokerage. Comparable as an emerging digital-forwarder in the same freight forwarding category but with a tech-led platform model versus SCAC's traditional brokerage approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SCAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scac-transportes-internacionales-s.a

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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