Velocargas Transporte e Logistica

What Velocargas Transporte e Logistica does

Velocargas Transporte e Logística is a privately held, family-owned Brazilian road-freight carrier headquartered in Teresina, Piauí, with operational branches across eight states: Piauí, Maranhão, Ceará, Pará, Amapá, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco, and a regional expediting hub in Guarulhos, São Paulo. Founded in 2023 by Raimundo Reis together with his sons Renan and Ramom, the company leverages three decades of founder experience in the transport sector to serve B2B customers — primarily retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and industrial chemical shippers — moving general merchandise and regulated chemicals across Northeast Brazil and via its São Paulo hub into the South and Southeast corridors.

The service portfolio centers on a single core product — freight transportation (Serviço de Transporte de Cargas) — augmented by three modules: a real-time online shipment tracking system with delivery prediction, a WhatsApp-integrated online quotation channel ("Cotação Online"), and cargo insurance coverage (RCTR-C and RCF-DC) provided through a partnership with Porto Seguro. Operational safety is supported by vehicle GPS tracking, seal systems on trucks, and risk management integration with Buonny. The company holds a heavy regulatory stack: ISO 9001, SASSMAQ (chemical transport certification from ABIQUIM), ANTT, ANVISA, IBAMA, PC-SP, and additional sector licenses, enabling it to handle specialized chemical cargo that less-certified competitors cannot.

Revenue is generated through negotiated, quote-based freight contracts priced per shipment (distance, volume, service requirements) with multi-year contract cadences; customer acquisition is sales-led via commercial representatives, inside sales via phone/email, and WhatsApp-driven quote requests. The company claims over 10,000 customers served and was recognized as one of the best transport companies in Piauí and Maranhão, with a recent merger with Grupo Itaqui extending operations into Pará, Amapá, and Rio de Janeiro. The GTM motion is relationship-driven, supported by customer testimonials, blog content (Velodicas), and the Transportando Amor social-responsibility project. No external funding, public listing, or institutional investors are disclosed; ownership remains with the founding family.

Name

Velocargas Transporte e Logistica

Legal name

Velocargas Transporte e Logística

Website

https://velocargas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Velocargas Transporte e Logística is a privately held, family-owned Brazilian freight carrier serving B2B retailers, manufacturers, and industrial shippers across eight states with road transport, real-time tracking, WhatsApp quoting, and certified chemical cargo capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight, Linehaul & Middle-Mile Transportation for E-commerce (CRAFAMAH)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Cargo logistics
• Ground freight shipping
• Freight forwarding
• Brazilian trucking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Teresina

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 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. Freight Transportation Services: The company generates revenue through freight transportation services for business customers across multiple Brazilian states. Services include ground transportation of goods with insurance coverage, tracking, and delivery guarantees. Pricing is negotiated through quotes with price transparency for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Velocargas Transporte e Logística is a Brazilian freight transportation company that provides ground cargo transportation services across multiple Brazilian states (Piauí, Maranhão, Ceará, Pará, Amapá, Rio de Janeiro, and South/Southeast through a Guarulhos-SP expediting hub). The core service includes merchandise pickup and delivery with real-time online tracking, comprehensive cargo insurance (RCTR-C and RCF-DC), cargo security via vehicle GPS and seal systems, and risk management through partnership with Buonny. Customers receive negotiated quote-based pricing with multi-year contract fulfillment for business clients across retail, manufacturing, and distribution sectors.

Product overview

Velocargas Transporte e Logística is a traditional freight transportation company offering a unified logistics service portfolio. The core product is its cargo transportation service, which operates across Northeastern Brazil (Piauí, Maranhão, Ceará, Pará, Amapá) and Rio de Janeiro, with an expediting hub in Guarulhos-SP serving the South/Southeast regions. The service offering includes three key modules: Rastreamento Online (real-time tracking), Cotação Online (online quotation via WhatsApp), and cargo insurance coverage (RCTR-C and RCF-DC via Porto Seguro). The company positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serviço de Transporte de Cargas (Freight Transportation Service) Ground freight transportation of merchandise for business customers across Brazilian states (Piauí, Maranhão, Ceará, Pará, Amapá, Rio de Janeiro) with an expediting hub in Guarulhos-SP serving the South/Southeast regions. Includes quoted pricing, multi-year contracts, and bundled cargo insurance, tracking, and risk management services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 clients served

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and important.

• Grupo ItaquicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVelocargas is undergoing a strategic fusion with Grupo Itaqui, expanding operations into Para, Amapa, and Rio de Janeiro states. This merger significantly extends the company's geographic footprint and operational scale.
• Porto SegurocoreOthersPorto Seguro provides comprehensive insurance coverage including RCTR-C (accident insurance) and RCF-DC (robbery insurance) for cargo protection. This partnership ensures cargo safety and risk mitigation for customers.
• BuonnyimportantTechnology or IntegrationBuonny provides risk management services for route evaluation and monitoring during transportation journeys. Their Gestion de Risco service supports operational safety and security protocols.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/velocargas

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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