Your Vessel,
our willpower.
Seu navio,
nossa determinação.
Your Vessel,
our willpower.
Your ship,
our determination.
Meet the BPA Group
Since 2008, BPA Shipping Agency has navigated with a clear purpose: to deliver trust, agility, and excellence in every operation.
Our story, however, began much earlier. Founded by Manoel Gonçalves, Alex Antunes, and Jefferson Modesto—professionals with over 100 years of combined experience in the maritime sector—BPA was born from a passion for doing things differently. With solid roots and eyes set on the future, we transform knowledge into solutions and challenges into opportunities.
MISSION
To provide efficient, reliable, and customized maritime agency solutions, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction. We strive to be a strategic link between vessels, terminals, and logistics operators, contributing to the sustainable development of the Brazilian maritime sector.
VISION
To be recognized as the leading reference in maritime agency in Brazil, standing out for innovation, commitment to quality, and social and environmental responsibility. Our goal is to lead the market, adding value to our clients and strengthening the country’s position in global maritime trade.
VALUES
• Operational Excellence;
• Ethics and Transparency;
• Customer Focus;
• Innovation;
• Sustainability;
• Collaboration and Respect;
• Commitment to Safety.
Foundation of BPA Santos and Rio de Janeiro
Opening of the Paranaguá branch
Opening of the group company: Amazon Crew
Opening of the Manaus branch
Opening of the São Francisco do Sul branch
Opening of the group company: Crew Medical
Opening of the branch in São Luís do Maranhão
Beginning of expansion into Central and South America
Opening of the Belém and Vila do Conde Branch
Integration of business partners in Türkiye
CERTIFICATE
FENAMAR
Certification granted by FENAMAR (National Federation of Maritime Shipping Agencies), proving BPA's excellence in maritime agency and our trustworthy performance in Brazil's main ports.
INTERNATIONAL MARINE
PURCHASING ASSOCIATION
We're certified by IMPA, an association that promotes global standards of excellence and ethics in the maritime sector. This achievement reinforces our commitment to offering agile, reliable services that align with the best international practices.
GREAT PLACE
TO WORK
BPA Shipping Agency is certified as a Great Place to Work, highlighting our commitment to building a positive, motivated work environment focused on delivering the best for our clients.
ALEX ANTUNES
Executive partner & COO
+25 years in the sector
MANOEL GONÇALVES
Executive partner & CEO
+45 years in the sector
JEFFERSON MODESTO
Executive partner& CCO
+30 years in the sector
Services
In 2024
scale served
0
crew members served
0
TONS moved
0
mil
Where are we
Rio Grande
Tramandai
Itajaí
Navegantes
São Francisco do Sul
Imbituba
Belém
Vila do Conde
Santarém
Outeiro
Barcarena
Santos
São Sebastião
Rio de Janeiro
Açu
Niterói
Forno
Itaguai
Angra dos Reis
Vitória
Capuaba
Praia Mole
Tubarão
Ponta de Ubu
Portocel
Salvador
Aratu
Madre de Deus
Ilhéus
Enseada
Itaqui
Alumar
Ponta da Madeira
Recife
Suape
Fortaleza
Pecem
Natal
Cabedelo
Maceió
Barra dos Coqueiros
Belém
Vila do Conde
Santarém
Outeiro
Barcarena
Manaus
Itacoatiara
Santana
Fazendinha
You can
also find us
AMÉRICA DO SUL
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colômbia
Equador
Guiana Francesa
Guiana
Paraguai
Peru
Suriname
UruguaI
Venezuela
AMÉRICA CENTRAL
Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicarágua
Panamá
What those who trust BPA say
“I would like to thank you very much for all the excellent service you have provided to our company thus far and I hope we can maintain our fruitful business relationship for many years to come!”
PARTNER SHIPPING AGENCY
“BBC has been working with BPA as our trusted port-agent for many years. BPA has always delivered reliable and efficient service. Their local knowledge and proactive approach, as well as local network and connections, have been invaluable in safeguarding our interests across the relevant ports.
We appreciate their professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to high service standards, and feel that our vessels are always well taken care of, when our fleet calls at the Brazilian ports that BPA attends on BBC."
BBC CHARTERING
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our satisfaction with your exceptional services. Your prompt replies to our queries, even during weekends and holidays, have been invaluable to us. This level of dedication and professionalism does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. As you move forward, we wish you continued success and growth. We are eager to nurture and develop a long-term relationship with the BPA Agency."
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