The Mirassol Group, a 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 double-digit expansion in the first year, driven by this company's strong presence in key sectors of the Brazilian economy.
Golden Cargo, which has been a reference in logistics for chemicals, agricultural pesticides (chemical and biological), and seeds for over 30 years, joins the Mirassol Group's portfolio, which aims to strengthen it as one of the main logistics operators in Brazil, thereby improving its capacity to serve essential industries. This move is part of the Group's ambitious Strategic Plan 2024-2028, which aims not only for organic growth but also for increased market share in key sectors such as chemical and agricultural inputs, delivering solid results for its shareholders and partners.
We are extremely confident that this acquisition puts us at a new level of growth and competitiveness. A Golden Cargo is aplayer It stands out in the market and brings, in addition to expertise, a technological contribution that will allow us to expand our activities in strategic sectors," says Paulo Mendes, Director of Grupo Mirassol. "Our goal is to maintain double-digit growth, and we are confident 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 Group's operational capacity, which already has a consolidated structure through Expresso Mirassol and M3 Logística, ILC - Integrator Logistic Company, and Alulo – Equipment Rentals for Transport and Logistics Movements. With the integration of Golden Cargo, the expectation is that Grupo Mirassol will expand its presence in the Southeast and Midwest regions, with the potential to reach new markets. A Golden Cargo, in turn, contributes with a solid customer base and cutting-edge technological infrastructure, ensuring greater efficiency and agility in chemical and agricultural product logistics.
“We are joining a company that has already implemented significant technological advances, such as the Logistics Suite Project, which optimizes everything from delivery scheduling to real-time monitoring of logistics operations. This puts us in a privileged position to compete in an increasingly demanding market,” emphasizes Paulo Mendes.
Strength of the chemical and agricultural inputs market
The acquisition of Golden Cargo occurs at a strategic moment for the chemical and agricultural inputs market in Brazil, which showed a 15.1% growth 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 growth potential of the Mirassol Group in this highly dynamic segment.
“The agribusiness economy has been an important driver of growth in Brazil, and we are prepared to capitalize on this trend. With the incorporation of Golden Cargo, we expect 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 time for Golden Cargo, closing a cycle of repositioning the company in a highly competitive market and opening up a range of opportunities generated by the combination of structures and skills 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 to this new phase of the company. My initial focus will be to ensure that Golden's clients have their service strengthened with the arrival of Grupo Mirassol," says Oswaldo D. Castro Jr., Partner Owner of Golden Cargo.
