What SD INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS does

SD International Logistics is a privately held, Brazil-based international freight forwarder founded in 2019 and headquartered in São Paulo. The company provides multi-modal transportation services spanning maritime, air, and ground freight, complemented by customs clearance (desembaraço aduaneiro), logistics operations consulting, financial-flow advisory for international negotiations, and foreign-trade outsourcing. Service delivery is executed through negotiated rate agreements with major shipping carriers and a network of local representatives stationed at major global ports and airports, allowing the firm to provide localized customs and regulatory expertise across jurisdictions.

The business is operated as a boutique, partner-led practice co-founded by Marcello Duncan (11 years of foreign trade experience, prior roles at MSC, JAS do Brasil, and Savino Del Bene; postgraduate in Logistics from FIA) and Rodrigo Sanches (19 years across Mid América, DHL, Rhodia, and JAS do Brasil). There is no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed API or digital tooling, and no evidence of AI/ML automation; operations are relationship-driven and consultative. The founders also co-own RMM Turf Co in the United States, indicating parallel cross-border venture activity outside the core SD entity.

The revenue model is transaction-fee and professional-services based: freight forwarding generates per-shipment fees, while customs brokerage, consulting, and auxiliary services (insurance, warehousing, stowage) are delivered through partners and billed as custom projects. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with client acquisition driven entirely by direct B2B sales through the founding partners via phone (+55 11 2369 1617) and a Wix-hosted website. The customer base is undisclosed and the marketing footprint is minimal, limited to a website and a Facebook page.

Name

SD INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS

Legal name

SD International Logistics

Website

https://sdinternational.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SD International Logistics is a São Paulo-based boutique international freight forwarder founded in 2019, offering sea, air, and land transportation plus customs and logistics consulting to importers and exporters via a global representative network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs clearance services
• Logistics consulting services
• Multimodal cargo transport
• Import export logistics

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

Revenue model

1. International Transportation Services: Sea, air, and land freight services with negotiated rates from major shipping carriers (armadores). Revenue generated through freight fees charged to clients for international cargo movement.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage services (desembaraço aduaneiro) including merchandise classification, import cost evaluation, and duty calculations. Provided through partners in multiple countries.
3. Logistics Consulting: Advisory services for logistics chain evaluation, carrier negotiations, fiscal benefits verification, and cargo consolidation. Customized project design for optimization of costs and delivery timelines.
4. Auxiliary Services: International cargo insurance, warehousing, and stowage (estufagem) services offered through partner network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SD International Logistics provides international sea, air, and land freight forwarding services for importers and exporters, complemented by customs clearance, logistics operations consulting, financial flow advisory, cargo insurance, and warehousing solutions delivered through a network of partners at major global ports and airports.

Product overview

SD International Logistics operates as a unified logistics services platform offering three core transport products (Maritime, Air, and Land transport) supported by four supplementary service modules (Logistics Operations Consulting, Financial Flow, Customs Clearance, and Operational services). The transport services form the primary revenue driver, while the consulting and operational modules provide integrated value-added services including cargo consolidation, customs clearance across multiple countries, international cargo insurance, and warehousing. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for international logistics needs, with additional partner services for storage and cargo stuffing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime Transport (Transporte Marítimo) Maritime freight forwarding with negotiated rates with major shipping carriers (armadores) to provide cost-effective ocean cargo transportation for importers and exporters.
• Air Transport (Transporte Aéreo) Air freight forwarding service offering fast and precise international delivery, leveraging negotiated rates to provide competitive pricing aligned with each client's timeline and cost expectations.
• Land Transport (Transporte Terrestre) Land/road freight forwarding services using domestic and international partners with networking across multiple borders and countries to provide continuous service improvement for cross-border logistics operations.
• Logistics Operations Consulting (Consultoria em Operações Logísticas) Advisory service evaluating operational supply chains, improving modal and route traffic for cost-benefit optimization, enhancing freight and storage negotiations, verifying fiscal benefits for imported goods, and consolidating cargo for improved import flow.
• Financial Flow Advisory (Fluxo Financeiro) Evaluation of international trade negotiations with suppliers, assessment of international credit facilities, and analysis of governmental financing possibilities for import/export operations.
• Customs Clearance (Desembaraço Aduaneiro) Customs brokerage service including merchandise classification, import cost and tax evaluation, and calculation formulation for logistics projects, provided through partner customs specialists across multiple countries.
• Operational Flow / Foreign Trade Outsourcing (Fluxo Operacional) Operational consulting that understands specific client needs across business areas, formulates customized projects and operating procedures, and supports outsourcing of foreign trade operations to reduce costs without compromising operations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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 and supporting.

• Unnamed Customs Clearance PartnerscoreOthersThe company partners with customs clearance specialists in various countries to provide import/export clearance services. These partnerships enable the company to offer localized customs expertise across different regulatory jurisdictions.
• Unnamed Cargo Insurance ProviderssupportingOthersPartnerships with international cargo insurance providers allow the company to offer comprehensive insurance coverage for shipments, addressing risk management needs for clients.
• Unnamed Warehousing and Stowage PartnerssupportingOthersStorage and stowage partnerships enable handling of client cargo at origin, transit, and destination points. Estufagem (stowage planning) services provided through specialized partners.
• Major Shipping Carriers (Armadores)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecific negotiated agreements with major shipping carriers (armadores) to secure competitive pricing and service quality for maritime freight. The company leverages volume relationships to obtain favorable rates for clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with strong road, air and sea forwarding division and growing Latin American footprint. Comparable as a scaled multi-modal forwarder competing for similar B2B import/export clients.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Top-3 global forwarder with leading ocean and air freight market share and integrated customs solutions. Represents the dominant incumbent benchmark SD International must compete against in Brazilian trade lanes.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with full customs brokerage. Rodrigo Sanches previously worked at DHL; SD International competes for similar shipper wallets at a fraction of the scale.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics provider focused on ocean and air freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Comparable as a competing full-service forwarder targeting international shippers, with much greater scale.
• C.H. Robinson: One of the largest global freight brokers and 3PLs with multi-modal forwarding capability, including a Brazilian presence. Comparable as a technology-enabled competitor in international freight arrangement.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics provider offering integrated freight forwarding, customs and warehousing solutions across emerging markets. Competes for the same mid-market shippers that SD International targets in Brazil.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese global logistics company with air and ocean forwarding, contract logistics and customs services in South America. Comparable as an established multi-modal forwarder serving similar trade flows.

Direct peers

• Savino Del Bene: Italian-headquartered global forwarder with deep ocean, air and customs capabilities across the Americas. Comparable given founder Marcello Duncan's prior tenure and the matching multi-modal import/export service model.
• JAS Forwarding: Global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, road and customs services with strong Brazilian presence. Highly comparable as both SD International founders previously worked at JAS do Brasil and built similar offerings.

Regional players

• Allog: Brazilian international freight forwarder offering ocean, air and customs services primarily to the domestic market. Most relevant Brazilian-headquartered comparable for SD International's service mix and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sdinternationalbrasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/translink-logistics-ltda

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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