What Highlighter does

Highlighter Lda is a privately held Mozambican logistics operator headquartered in Matola, providing integrated transportation, freight forwarding, customs support, warehousing, and last-mile delivery services across Mozambique and the broader SADC region. The company was founded circa 2011 and has accumulated over 13 years of multidisciplinary experience, completing more than 100 projects with a team of 50+ specialists. Its core service portfolio is organized around five pillars: transportation and logistics, ferro-port services, general cargo and minerals transportation, stevedoring and stock management, and industrial solutions and support. These offerings are supplemented by real-time cargo tracking, equipment rental, and specialized labor provision.

The company's operations are concentrated in industrial-grade environments — ports, railway terminals, mining sites and agribusiness facilities — serving enterprise clients including Grindrod, Bolloré, CFM (Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique), Moz Fertilizer, Texeira Duarte, EMIM, HT, Transcargo and Truck Freight Easy. A strategic partnership with state railway operator CFM anchors its ferro-port capabilities. The underlying technology stack centers on a real-time cargo tracking and tracing system that provides shipment visibility from collection to final delivery, positioned as an integration and interoperability differentiator rather than an AI-driven platform.

Highlighter operates a direct enterprise field-sales go-to-market model, engaging clients through website quote requests, phone (+258 841411118), and email ([email protected]). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, structured around multi-year contracts with no public rate cards. Revenue is generated through professional services across the logistics value chain plus equipment rental (hardware sales). The company self-reports 98% logistics integration capability, 90% ferro-port operations capability, and 85% stevedoring and cargo management capability. No venture capital, private equity or institutional investor involvement is disclosed; ownership appears founder/management-led under CEO Ednilton Madeira.

Name

Highlighter

Legal name

Highlighter Lda

Website

https://highlighterlda.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Highlighter Lda is a privately held Mozambican logistics operator providing integrated transportation, ferro-port services, stevedoring, and industrial support to enterprise clients across Mozambique and the SADC region. Founded circa 2011, the Matola-headquartered company serves mining, agribusiness, port and railway operators through quote-based, multi-year contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Ferro-port logistics
• Stevedoring operations
• Industrial logistics support
• Cargo transport services

Headquarters

HQ city

Matola

HQ country

Mozambique

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation and Logistics Services: Revenue generated from planning, coordination and execution of transportation and logistics operations, including route optimization, deadline compliance, and cargo security integration with port, railway and industrial operations.
2. Ferro-Port Services: Specialized services in ferro-port environments supporting cargo movement, organization and management between ports, railway terminals and logistics areas.
3. Stevedoring and Stock Management: Efficient stevedoring and inventory management solutions focused on safety, efficiency and optimization of logistics processes.
4. Industrial Support Solutions: Supply of industrial support solutions adapted to specific client needs, including operational support, internal logistics, and technical assistance.
5. Equipment Rental: Rental of specialized equipment for logistics and industrial operations.
6. Specialized Labor Provision: Provision of specialized workforce for industrial and logistics operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Highlighter Lda is a Mozambican logistics operator providing integrated transport and logistics services across Mozambique and the SADC region. Core offerings include transportation and logistics coordination, specialized ferro-port services, general cargo and mineral transport, stevedoring and stock management, and industrial support solutions. The company serves ports, railways, mining operators, agribusiness and industrial clients with custom project-based engagements.

Product overview

Highlighter is a logistics operator offering integrated logistics solutions in Mozambique and SADC. The company provides a unified portfolio of services organized around five core pillars: Transportation and Logistics, Rail-Port Services, General Cargo and Minerals Transportation, Stevedoring and Stock Management, and Industrial Solutions and Support. These core offerings are supplemented by real-time tracking capabilities, equipment rental, and specialized labor services. The company operates across ports, railways, and industrial environments, serving clients in agriculture (Agribusiness), mining, and general logistics sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport and Logistics Services Planning, coordination and execution of transport and logistics operations from origin to final destination, including route optimization, deadline compliance, cargo security, and integration with port, rail and industrial operations. Targeted at enterprise clients requiring large-scale logistics support.
• Ferro-Port Services Specialized services in rail-port environments supporting movement, organization and cargo management between ports, railway terminals and logistics areas. Designed for port operators, terminal operators and railway companies.
• General Cargo and Minerals Transportation Safe and efficient transportation of general cargo and minerals with focus on punctuality, operational control and reduction of logistics risks. Serves mining operators and industrial clients moving bulk commodities.
• Stevedoring and Stock Management Stevedoring and inventory management solutions focused on safety, efficiency and optimization of logistics processes at port and warehouse facilities.
• Industrial Support Solutions Industrial support solutions adapted to specific client needs, including operational support, internal logistics and technical assistance to ensure continuity, efficiency and safety of production processes in industrial environments.
• Equipment Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% logistics integration capability rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Truck Freight EasyminorOthersFreight and transport partner working alongside Highlighter in logistics operations in Mozambique and SADC region.
• OverviewminorOthersPartner company collaborating with Highlighter in logistics and transport operations.
• Moz FertilizercoreOthersFertilizer company for which Highlighter provides logistics, handling and transport services in Mozambique.
• GrindrodcoreOthersInternational logistics and freight company operating in Africa, collaborating with Highlighter on regional logistics operations.
• CVMminorOthersPartner company in Mozambique logistics and transport sector.
• MICDminorOthersPartner company in Mozambique industrial and logistics sector.
• CFM (Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMozambique Railway Company (CFM) - strategic railway partner for ferro-port operations, coordinating rail transport and logistics integration with port operations.
• ZAPminorOthersPartner company in Mozambique transport and logistics sector.
• ANDAminorOthersPartner company in Mozambique logistics and transport sector.
• BolloréminorOthersInternational logistics company Bolloré operating in Africa, collaborating with Highlighter on regional transport and logistics operations.
• TranscargocoreOthersMozambique-based cargo and transport company, partner in specialized cargo handling and transport operations.
• HTminorOthersPartner company in Mozambique mining and logistics sector.
• Texeira DuarteminorOthersConstruction and infrastructure company Texeira Duarte, partner in industrial support and logistics solutions.
• EMIMminorOthersMining and infrastructure investment company, partner in logistics solutions for mining operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grindrod: Grindrod is a South African-headquartered international logistics and freight company with deep African port, rail, and shipping operations. Listed as both a customer and operational partner of Highlighter, it is the most directly comparable multi-modal logistics operator in the SADC region and a benchmark for Highlighter's regional ambitions.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is one of the largest air, ocean, and road freight forwarding networks in the world with active African operations. It is comparable to Highlighter in providing freight forwarding and integrated logistics services and represents the global standard Highlighter competes against for enterprise contracts.
• Bolloré Transport & Logistics: Bolloré is a global logistics and ports operator with extensive African freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and port-terminal operations. Named as a Highlighter customer/partner, it competes head-to-head for Mozambique and SADC enterprise logistics work and is a key incumbent peer.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Maersk is a global ocean carrier and integrated logistics provider expanding into end-to-end supply chain, customs, and inland transport services in Africa. Comparable to Highlighter in end-to-end logistics ambition, though at vastly greater scale and with ocean-carrier economics.
• DP World: DP World is a global port operator and logistics provider with growing African presence including Mozambique-adjacent terminals. It competes for port, terminal, and integrated logistics contracts in the same corridors Highlighter serves, and represents the type of global incumbent encroaching on the Mozambique logistics market.
• Imperial Logistics: Imperial Logistics is a large African logistics and freight group with operations across Southern Africa in road, rail, warehousing, and supply chain management. It is the closest large-scale regional incumbent comparable to Highlighter in multi-modal integrated logistics across SADC.

Direct peers

• Transcargo: Transcargo is a Mozambican cargo and transport company operating in specialized cargo handling and transport — listed by Highlighter as a core operational partner. It is a direct domestic peer competing for the same mining, port, and rail-port freight contracts in Mozambique.
• CFM (Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique): CFM is the state-owned Mozambique railway operator and a core strategic partner of Highlighter for ferro-port work. While the largest rail-counterparty, it is also a logistics operator in its own right, providing rail freight that competes for the same cargo flows Highlighter handles by road and through stevedoring.
• Texeira Duarte: Texeira Duarte is a Portuguese-origin construction and infrastructure group with significant Mozambique operations. Listed by Highlighter as a partner, it also runs its own logistics and industrial support operations for construction and mining projects, making it a peer for industrial-support service lines rather than pure freight forwarding.

Regional players

• Value Logistics: Value Logistics is a South African logistics and supply chain specialist with warehousing, distribution, and freight forwarding across Southern Africa. Comparable to Highlighter in mid-market integrated logistics scale and multi-modal capability within the broader SADC geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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