The Mirassol Group, national reference inintegrated logistics, with 85 years in the market, announces the acquisition of Golden Cargo, consolidating its presence in the logistics solutions sector for chemicals and agricultural inputs. With this strategic acquisition, the Group projects significant growth, estimating a two-digit expansion already in the first year, driven by the robust performance of this company in key sectors for the Brazilian economy
A Golden Cargo, which has been a reference in logistics for chemical products for over 30 years, agricultural defensives (chemical and biological) and seeds, joins the portfolio of the Mirassol Group, that foresees its strengthening as one of the main logistics operators in Brazil, and thus improving your capacity to serve essential industries. This movement is part of the ambitious Strategic Plan 2024-2028 of the Group, that has as a goal, not only organic growth, but also of participation in key markets, like those of chemical and agricultural inputs, and delivering solid results for its shareholders and partners
We are extremely confident that this acquisition puts us on a new level of growth and competitiveness. A Golden Cargo is aplayerof prominence in the market and brings, in addition to expertise, a technological contribution that will allow us to expand our operations in strategic sectors, affirms Paulo Mendes, Director of the Mirassol Group. "Our goal is to maintain double-digit growth and we are confident that Golden Cargo will be a key player in this process", complement
According to internal estimates, the acquisition should impact not only the annual revenue, but also the operational capacity of the Group, that already has a consolidated structure through Expresso Mirassol and M3 Logistics, ILC- Integrator Logistic Company and Alulo – Equipment rentals for transport and logistics operations. With the integration of Golden Cargo, the expectation is that the Mirassol Group will increase its presence in the Southeast and Central-West regions, with the potential to reach new markets. A Golden Cargo, in turn, contributes with a solid customer base and cutting-edge technological infrastructure, that ensures greater efficiency and agility in the logistics of chemical and agricultural products
"We are integrating a company that has already implemented significant technological advancements", how the Logistics Suite Project, that optimizes from scheduling deliveries to real-time monitoring of logistics operations. This puts us in a privileged position to compete in an increasingly demanding market, highlights Paulo Mendes
Market strength of chemical and agricultural inputs
The acquisition of Golden Cargo takes place at a strategic moment for the chemical and agricultural inputs market in Brazil, that showed a growth of 15,1% in 2023, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The Brazilian chemical industry also stands out as one of the six largest in the world, what reinforces the expansion potential of the Mirassol Group in this highly dynamic segment
The agribusiness economy has been an important engine for Brazil's growth, and we are ready to capitalize on this trend. With the incorporation of Golden Cargo, we hope to increase our presence in vital sectors of the national economy, expanding both in volume and in added value, adds Paulo Mendes
The acquisition takes place at a special moment for Golden Cargo, closing a cycle of repositioning the company in a highly competitive market and opening a range of opportunities generated by the combination of structures and competencies of the two business groups
This is a long-term project, but with immediate business opportunities and synergies, I am quite optimistic and motivated to actively participate and contribute in this new moment of the company. My initial focus will be to ensure that Golden's clients have their service strengthened with the arrival of the Mirassol Group.”, ensures Oswaldo D. Castro Jr., Partner Owner of Golden Cargo.
