STM TRADING

What STM TRADING does

STM Trading is a São Paulo-based Brazilian foreign trade services firm that operates in the 'conta e ordem' (account and order) modality, acting on behalf of clients to manage their international trade operations. The company serves Brazilian companies engaged in import and export, with a stated focus on reducing operational, logistical, financial, and tax costs associated with cross-border commerce. Its offering is organized around three integrated service lines: Importação (international supplier sourcing, document verification, customs clearance, licensing, and door-to-door logistics planning), Exportação (global client prospecting, market research, brand promotion, and export documentation), and Logística (freight and cargo insurance contracting, document and physical cargo verification, door-to-door management, and temporary storage).

The underlying operations are service-based rather than technology-based. There is no proprietary platform, no software product, no mobile app, and no public API. Work is delivered through manual process management covering import/export documentation, logistics coordination, and customs procedures. The company's differentiators rest on its partnership network — including strategic relationships with Portonave, APM Terminals, and Porto de Itapoa in Santa Catarina, as well as freight agents, shipping lines, dry ports, and warehouses — and on claimed access to a portfolio of international factories with competitive pricing and fiscal benefits at strategic ports.

The business model is transaction-fee based, with revenue derived from service fees on international trade operations intermediated on behalf of clients. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, with direct client engagement via WhatsApp and email rather than through digital marketing, self-service channels, or content distribution. No pricing tiers or published rates are available, indicating customized engagement terms. The firm is privately held, headquartered in São Paulo, employs approximately 6 people, and has no disclosed funding history, ownership structure, or named customer references in the available data.

Name

STM TRADING

Legal name

STMTrading

Website

https://stmtrading.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STM Trading is a São Paulo-based Brazilian foreign trade services firm operating in the 'conta e ordem' modality, providing import, export, and logistics services to companies engaged in international trade. It leverages port and logistics partnerships to reduce client costs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Services

NAICS

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (425120)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Risk & Supplier Due Diligence (KYC/ESG/Sanctions) (BPAAAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trade Finance Operations (LCs, Collections, Guarantees) (FSABALAF)

Keywords

• International trade services
• Import operations
• Export operations
• Logistics consulting
• Customs clearance

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Foreign Trade Operations Management: Fees for managing import and export operations on behalf of clients under 'conta e ordem' modality, bringing real economy in product cost for customers. Revenue derived from service fees on international trade transactions including customs clearance, logistics coordination, and consulting services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

STM Trading is a Brazilian international trade services provider that manages import, export, and logistics operations on behalf of clients under the "conta e ordem" (account and order) modality. The company handles international supplier sourcing, document verification, customs clearance with licensing, freight and cargo insurance contracting, and end-to-end door-to-door logistics planning. Its primary objective is reducing operational, logistical, financial, and tax costs for Brazilian companies engaged in foreign trade.

Product overview

STM Trading operates as a unified international trade services platform offering three integrated core services: Importação (importation), Exportação (exportation), and Logística (logistics). The Importação service handles international supplier sourcing, document verification, customs clearance, and door-to-door planning. The Exportação service focuses on global client acquisition, market research, brand promotion, and export documentation. The Logística service provides freight contracting, cargo insurance, physical verification, and temporary storage. These services work together to deliver comprehensive foreign trade operations with emphasis on cost reduction across operational, logistical, financial, and tax dimensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Importação (Importation Services) International sourcing of suppliers across multiple countries based on client needs; document verification for all processes; operational viability analysis covering costs, taxes, freight, international insurance, and storage; customs clearance and licensing with relevant government agencies; door-to-door logistics planning covering all logistics operations. Targeted at Brazilian companies seeking to import goods from international markets.
• Exportação (Exportation Services) Identification of potential global clients; brand and product promotion; market research for client acquisition and product adaptation for destination country; business transaction support; export document preparation; services ensuring profitability and financial viability with security. Targeted at Brazilian companies seeking to export products to international markets.
• Logística (Logistics Services) Freight and cargo insurance contracting; document and physical cargo verification; door-to-door management; personalized follow-up; temporary storage. Targeted at Brazilian companies requiring international logistics coordination for their import/export operations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Portonave (Porto de Navegantes - SC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic port partnership in Santa Catarina providing optimal negotiation terms for logistics operations. Part of STM Trading's network for reducing logistics costs in foreign trade operations.
• APM Terminals (Santa Catarina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with APM Terminals in Santa Catarina for container terminal operations and logistics optimization. Integral to STM Trading's service offering for international cargo handling.
• Porto de Itapoa (SC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic port partnership in Santa Catarina enabling competitive logistics operations. Part of STM Trading's network of partners for optimal foreign trade cost reduction.
• Freight Agents, Shipping Lines (Armadores), Dry Ports, and Warehouses NetworkcoreOthersExtensive network of logistics partners including freight agents, shipping lines, dry ports, and warehouses for comprehensive international trade support. Enables optimal negotiations and reduced logistics costs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company offering air and sea freight, road transport, and customs clearance services. Comparable to STM Trading's trade intermediation model, with broader geographic reach and digitized service platforms.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider offering freight management, contract logistics, and customs services. Operates in Brazil with similar end-to-end trade services to STM Trading, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and customs brokerage arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering end-to-end international trade services including customs clearance, logistics, and supply chain consulting. Directly comparable to STM Trading's import/export and logistics offerings, but at vastly larger scale with proprietary technology platforms.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehousing. Comparable to STM Trading's full-service trade operations offering, with a more established global network and proprietary technology.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders, providing customs brokerage, sea freight, air freight, and contract logistics. Overlaps with STM Trading's core services (import/export operations, customs clearance, door-to-door logistics) but serves global enterprise clients with significantly more resources.
• FedEx Trade Networks: FedEx's global trade services unit providing customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and trade facilitation. Directly comparable business model to STM Trading's import/export and logistics services, with substantially more resources and technology infrastructure.
• Brink's: Global security and logistics company with Brazilian operations that include customs brokerage and secure logistics services. Overlaps with STM Trading's customs clearance and freight handling services, though Brink's broader focus is on cash management and secure transport.

Regional players

• Wilson Sons: Brazilian port operator and integrated logistics provider with operations in port terminals, tugboats, and container logistics. Comparable to STM Trading in serving Brazilian international trade flows, though focused on port infrastructure rather than full-service trade intermediation.
• PlusCargo: Latin American freight forwarder and customs broker with significant Brazilian operations, offering international trade, logistics, and customs services. Direct overlap with STM Trading's service portfolio, though at a larger regional scale.
• Log-In Logística: Brazilian intermodal logistics company providing port terminal services, coastal shipping, and integrated logistics solutions. Comparable to STM Trading in its Brazilian port-centric logistics focus, but operates at larger scale with proprietary terminals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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