Mirassol Group acquires Golden Cargo and projects significant growth 

The Mirassol Group, national reference in integrated logistics, 85 Years in the market, announces the acquisition of Golden Cargo, consolidating its presence in the sector of logistics solutions for chemicals and inputs for agriculture. With this strategic acquisition, the Group projects significant growth, estimating a double-digit expansion already in the first year, driven by the robust performance of this company in sectors fundamental to the Brazilian economy.

Golden Cargo, which for more than 30 years has been a reference in logistics for chemicals, pesticides (chemical and biological) and seeds, adds to the portfolio of the Mirassol Group, which foresees its strengthening as one of the main logistics operators in Brazil, and thus improving its capacity to serve essential industries. This movement is part of the ambitious Strategic Plan 2024-2028 of the Group, which aims not only organic growth, but also participation in key markets, such as chemical and agricultural inputs, and delivery of solid results to its shareholders and partners.

“We are extremely confident that this acquisition puts us on a new level of growth and competitiveness.Golden Cargo is a player outstanding in the market and brings, in addition to expertise, a technological contribution that will allow us to expand our operations in strategic sectors”, says Paulo Mendes, Director of the Mirassol Group.“Our goal is to maintain double-digit growth and we are sure that Golden Cargo will be a key player in this process”, he adds.

According to internal estimates, the acquisition should impact not only the annual revenue, but also the operational capacity of the Group, which already has a consolidated structure through Expresso Mirassol and M3 Logistics, ILC-Integrator Logistic Company and Alulo & Transportation Equipment Rentals and for Logistics movements. With the integration of Golden Cargo, the Mirassol Group is expected to expand its participation in the Southeast and Midwest regions, with the potential to reach new markets. Golden Cargo, in turn, contributes to a solid customer base and cutting-edge technological infrastructure, which ensures greater efficiency and agility in chemical and agricultural products logistics.

“We are integrating a company that has already implemented significant technological advances, such as the Logistics Suite Project, which optimizes from the scheduling of deliveries to the real-time monitoring of logistics operations. This puts us in a privileged position to compete in an increasingly demanding market”, says 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, which 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, which reinforces the potential for expansion of the Mirassol Group in this highly dynamic segment.

“The agribusiness economy has been an important engine for the growth of Brazil, and we are prepared 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 value added”, adds Paulo Mendes.

The acquisition takes place at a special moment of Golden Cargo, closing a cycle of repositioning the company in a highly competitive market and opening a range of opportunities generated by the sum of structures and skills of the two business groups.

“Esse is a long-term project, but with immediate business opportunities and synergies, I am very optimistic and motivated to actively participate and contribute to this new moment of the company. My initial focus will be to ensure that Golden's customers have their service strengthened with the arrival of the Mirassol.” Group, assures Oswaldo D. Castro Jr., Owner Partner of Golden Cargo.