A BR Samor, one of Brazil's leading high-value cargo carriers, is investing over R$ 30 million in the expansion and modernization of its operations throughout this year. The amount aims at modernizing the headquarters, opening new branches, and expanding the fleet of armored trucks.
With the expansion project, the transportation company, with 354 employees and operating in the Brazilian market since 2009, plans to double its revenue in the next four years, reaching R$ 200 million. The resources were allocated for the expansion of up to 2,500 square meters of warehouses across nine bases in Brazil and a 40% increase in the fleet, going from 50 to 70 armored trucks and trailers.
Thiago Azevedo, commercial director of BR Samor, highlights that this move aims to meet the company's projected growth and strengthen its operational capacity on routes considered strategic. "Our goal is to double the company's size in the coming years. In 2023, we achieved a record revenue of R$ 100 million. Our target is to double it in four years, and we are optimistic about the possibility of reaching this number sooner. It's an ambitious goal, but feasible," he states.
Until then, BR Samor had its headquarters located in Serra (ES) and branches in the Southeast (Contagem-MG and Guarulhos-SP), South (Londrina-PR, Curitiba-PR, and Porto Belo-SC), Northeast (Jaboatão dos Guararapes-PE), and Brasília (DF). This year, the carrier expanded to two other cities: Porto Alegre (RS) and Manaus (AM), the latter being built according to cargo reception standards for cargo flights, with the so-called aeronautical pallets.
Due to tax incentives, currently, 50% of the shipments leave Espírito Santo heading to other Brazilian states, mainly the major urban centers. Until October of this year, BR Samor has transported approximately R$ 15 billion worth of goods, with highlights including notebooks and cell phones.
The company's growth, according to the commercial director, is due to the recovery of the electronics market post-pandemic and the latent need for security in high-value cargo operations. "The inclusion of armored vehicles, previously restricted to cash transport, has become a requirement for the secure transportation of electronics," he says.
Azevedo also emphasizes that market evolution requires quick adaptation and strategic investments to maintain competitiveness. The electronics purchase cycles are faster due to the lag of these products. Our ability to meet these demands safely and efficiently is crucial for us to achieve our goal and position ourselves as an important player in the market.
BR Samor numbers
- 1 head office and 9 bases in the North, Northeast, Southeast, South and Federal District regions
- 12,500 m2 warehouse areas
- 20 armored trucks, 50 armored trucks (trucks and semi-trucks) – 130 vehicles in total
- 354 employees
- R$ 15 billion in cargo transported (from January to October 2024)
