Takelog Logistica De Comercio Exterior Ltda

What Takelog Logistica De Comercio Exterior Ltda does

Takelog Logistica De Comercio Exterior Ltda is a privately held Brazilian foreign trade logistics provider founded in 2008 and headquartered in São Paulo, operating as part of Grupo Unimaster, a conglomerate with over 40 years in the foreign trade segment. The company offers 14 service lines spanning customs clearance (Desembaraço Aduaneiro), customs consulting, international multimodal freight (air, sea, road), door-to-door logistics, customs regime management (Drawback, Admissão Temporária, Ex-Tarifário, Radar habilitation), product cataloguing for DUIMP compliance, international transport insurance via sister TakeSeguros, domestic road delivery via Agilink, and outsourced foreign trade (Comex) operations for SMEs. Differentiated specializations include 30+ years serving the graphic/editorial machinery import market and import of heavy machinery, equipment and factory lines.

Underpinning operations is an in-house Business Intelligence platform with a client portal providing real-time shipment tracking, automated status reporting by email, process evolution dashboards, digital document access, and per-item landed cost analysis. The company holds OEA-Segurança certification (Authorized Economic Operator – Cargo Agent, Ato Declaratório Executivo Delex nº 36/2020) and ISO 9001:2015 (SGS), supports a dedicated Brasília liaison office for Ex-Tarifário government work, and operates through the HCL international cargo agent network with relationships exceeding 20 years across all continents.

Commercially, Takelog sells through a direct enterprise field-sales motion to Brazilian importers and exporters, with no resellers or marketplace channels, and complements enterprise sales with SME engagement via website, phone and email for outsourced Comex work. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, structured as fixed monthly retainers, per-process fees, or dedicated staff allocation arrangements under multi-year engagements. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; no funding rounds or external investors are recorded.

Name

Takelog Logistica De Comercio Exterior Ltda

Legal name

Takelog Logistica De Comercio Exterior Ltda

Website

https://takelog.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Takelog is a Brazilian foreign trade logistics provider (founded 2008, São Paulo) offering customs clearance, international freight, Ex-Tarifário consulting, and outsourced Comex operations to importers, exporters, and SMEs, operating within Grupo Unimaster.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Logistics & Customs Brokerage Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Customs, Trade Compliance & Documentation for Project Cargo (TLAIAKAK), Customs Brokerage Workflow & Case Management Software (TLAEAOAH)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• International freight forwarding
• Foreign trade consulting
• Customs clearance services
• Trade compliance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Clearance Services: Professional customs brokerage services including customs clearance (desembaraço aduaneiro), tariff classification, customs compliance advisory, and management of special customs regimes such as Drawback, Admissão Temporária, and Ex-Tarifários. Revenue is earned through service fees charged per process or as retainer arrangements.
2. International Freight Agency: Cargo freight agency services for international transportation covering air, sea, and road modalities. As part of the HCL international cargo agent network, the company coordinates shipments globally. Revenue is generated through freight commissions and service fees on cargo movement coordination.
3. International Transport Insurance: Insurance services for international transport provided through TakeSeguros, the Group's specialized insurer. The company offers comprehensive cargo insurance coverage evaluation, policy contracting, and claims management, with insurable amounts covering cost (FOB), freight, miscellaneous expenses, and expected profits.
4. Outsourced Foreign Trade Operations (Terceirização de Comex): Business process outsourcing services for the entire foreign trade (Comex) area of client companies. Services can be delivered at the client's premises or at Takelog's facilities, charged as fixed monthly fees or per process, providing companies with specialized professionals without internal headcount.
5. Ex-Tarifário Consulting and Management: Specialized consulting for Ex-Tarifário (temporary import duty reduction) benefits for capital goods and IT/telecom equipment. The company manages approximately 100 petitions annually for clients seeking import duty reductions, with services including petition filing, coordination with Brasília authorities, and ongoing benefit management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Takelog is a Brazilian international trade logistics provider offering customs clearance, multimodal international freight coordination (air, sea, road), customs regime management (Drawback, Ex-Tarifário, Admissão Temporária), international transport insurance, and outsourced foreign trade operations. The company serves importing and exporting companies with end-to-end door-to-door logistics, supported by in-house BI software for real-time shipment tracking and regulatory compliance management.

Product overview

Takelog Logistica De Comercio Exterior Ltda is a foreign trade logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of services for importers and exporters. The company operates as part of the Unimaster Group and provides services including: Customs Clearance (Desembaraços Aduaneiros), International Transport (air, sea, road), Door-to-Door Logistics, Temporary Admission, Ex-Tariff consultancy, Drawback regime support, Radar SISCOMEX authorization, Product Catalog services for DUIMP, Graphic/Editorial segment expertise, Road Transport delivery, International Transport Insurance via TakeSeguros, and Foreign Trade area outsourcing. The company also specializes in importing machinery, equipment, and factory lines (new and used), and provides customs engineering consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Admissão Temporária (Temporary Admission)
• Ex-Tarifários
• Consultorias Aduaneiras (Customs Consulting)
• Radar (SISCOMEX Authorization)
• Drawback
• Máquinas, Equipamentos e Linhas Fabris (Machines, Equipment and Factory Lines)
• Catálogo de Produtos para a DUIMP
• Transporte Internacional (International Transport)
• Logística Porta a Porta (Door-to-Door Logistics)
• Desembaraços Aduaneiros (Customs Clearance)
• Segmento Gráfico Editorial (Graphic Editorial Segment)
• Transporte Rodoviário de Entrega (Road Transport Delivery)
• Seguros de Transportes Internacionais (International Transport Insurance)
• Terceirização da Área de Comex (Foreign Trade Outsourcing)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 100 Ex-Tarifário petitions coordinated annually, handling millions of Reais in capital goods and IT/telecom equipment import acquisitions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HCL (International Cargo Agent Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTakelog is part of the HCL international cargo agent network, which provides coverage on all continents. Some network relationships span over 20 years, enabling Takelog to coordinate merchandise collection at origin points worldwide and arrange multimodal shipments (air, sea, or road) to destination. This network is fundamental to Takelog's ability to offer comprehensive door-to-door international logistics services.
• TakeSeguros (Grupo Unimaster)coreTechnology or IntegrationTakeSeguros is the insurance company within Grupo Unimaster, Takelog's parent conglomerate. It specializes in international transport insurance coverage. All Takelog operations use TakeSeguros for cargo insurance, providing jointly evaluated coverage appropriate to goods and operational volumes. The integration allows centralized communication and accountability, reducing failures in compliance with insurance policy requirements.
• Agilink (Grupo Unimaster Transport Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationAgilink is the transport company within the Grupo Unimaster conglomerate. It handles domestic road transport delivery for Takelog's international logistics operations, providing coordinated intermodal operations. Agilink has been recognized by clients and is featured in news articles as a key component of the group's logistics ecosystem.
• Grupo UnimastercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTakelog is a member of Grupo Unimaster, a conglomerate with over 40 years of experience in the foreign trade segment. Grupo Unimaster provides the corporate structure supporting Takelog's operations, including affiliated companies such as TakeSeguros (insurance) and Agilink (road transport), forming a comprehensive integrated logistics and customs service ecosystem.
• SGS (Sociedade Geral de Superintendência)minorOthersSGS is the certification body that awarded Takelog its ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification. SGS is a leading inspection, verification, and testing company operating globally.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Comexport Group: Brazilian customs brokerage and international trade services firm offering similar customs clearance, freight forwarding, and trade consulting to importers/exporters. Directly comparable in target customer base (Brazilian trading companies) and core service lines, particularly customs regime management.
• Alfândega Aduaneira: Established Brazilian customs broker providing clearance services and trade compliance advisory. Operates in the same domestic market with similar customs brokerage focus and comparable B2B go-to-market toward Brazilian importers.

Broad incumbents

• Agility Logistics Brasil: Global logistics provider with Brazilian presence offering freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Comparable in international freight coordination and customs services though with a wider global footprint and broader service portfolio.
• DB Schenker Brasil: Major global freight forwarder with Brazilian operations providing integrated logistics including customs clearance, ocean, air, and road transport. Competes with Takelog on door-to-door international logistics but at much larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics Brasil: Global supply chain management company offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and customs services in Brazil. Competes on multimodal freight and customs coordination, though primarily focused on contract logistics and warehousing rather than specialized customs regime consulting.
• Kuehne+Nagel Brasil: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with significant Brazilian operations covering ocean, air, and road freight plus customs brokerage. Competes with Takelog on international freight arrangement and customs clearance but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• DHL Global Forwarding Brasil: Global logistics provider offering air, ocean, road freight and customs clearance services in Brazil. A larger incumbent competing in overlapping customs brokerage and freight forwarding categories, though operating across many more service lines and geographies.

Regional players

• Log-In Logística Intermodal: Brazilian integrated logistics provider specializing in intermodal and port-related container logistics with operations tied to Brazilian coastal and port infrastructure. Comparable in serving Brazilian trade flows and leveraging port gateways (Santos region), though focused on container terminal logistics rather than customs brokerage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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