About SOLVE

We are passionate about transforming facts and data into strategic decisions.

Our work combines extensive experience in the logistics and foreign trade sectors with proven methodologies in Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Planning. We focus especially on South America—East and West Coasts, and Cabotage in Brazil—one of the most dynamic, unique, and challenging regions for cargo movement and logistics decision-making.

A bold bet that paid off

SOLVE was founded in 2016 with a clear purpose: to help analysts, managers, directors, and CEOs make faster, more accurate, and data-driven decisions—always supported by reliable information, smart analysis, and a strategic market perspective.

Real-world expertise in logistics

With over 40 years of combined industry experience, we understand firsthand how the absence of structured information can lead to bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or missed opportunities.

This experience enables us to understand the real challenges of the market and offer tailored solutions that balance theory, practice, and shipping intelligence.

Over the years, we have built a solid network of strategic connections in the industry, giving us a comprehensive view of logistics movements throughout the region.

Our differentiator lies in transforming knowledge and relationships into added value for our clients.

Meet our experts

The SOLVE team is made up of professionals with long-standing careers in shipping companies, maritime agencies, port terminals, government bodies, and consulting firms.

Leandro Carelli Barreto
Leandro Carelli Barreto Shipping Intelligence Specialist
Business administrator with a specialization in International Economics and Competitive Intelligence. With over 20 years in the industry, he has served as Market Intelligence Manager at Hamburg Süd, Director of Analysis at Datamar Consulting, Advisor at Ibramerc, and Columnist for Guia Marítimo. As a consultant, he has led strategic projects for private companies, terminals, insurers, public entities, and logistics operators.
Robert Grantham
Robert Grantham Experienced Shipping Executive
Graduated in English Language Teaching from PUC/RS, Robert began his career at maritime agencies such as Wilson Sons, Orion, and Lachmann. He was responsible for bringing China Shipping to Brazil and served as Commercial and Executive Director at the Port of Itajaí. He has participated in sector associations and in the Port Authority Councils of Itajaí, Imbituba, and São Francisco do Sul. As a consultant, he supports public and private companies, insurers, carriers, and port terminals.
Henrik Simon
Henrik Simon Shipping Intelligence Specialist
Henrik began his career in Germany as a trainee at Hamburg Süd, where he developed a solid trajectory, eventually becoming Commercial Director in Brazil. He played a key role in the containerization of cargo along the Brazilian coast and, since 2003, has focused on refrigerated cargo. As a consultant, he advises several companies in the segment with deep technical and strategic knowledge.
Ana Carolina Baumgratz
Ana Carolina Baumgratz Market Intelligence & Commercial
Graduated in International Relations, Ana has worked for over 10 years in market intelligence applied to shipping and foreign trade. She was Market Intelligence Manager at Inchcape Shipping Services, where she established a new department focused in growth and strategic positioning.
Mirella Alves
Mirella Alves Data Scientist
Economist with an MBA in Strategic Intelligence, she has worked in economic research at FIPE and in Market Intelligence at Deicmar and Vix Logística. She entered the tech field as a Full Stack Web Developer at a tech startup. After studying Data Science and combining her new knowledge in technology with her background in intelligence and port logistics, she is now part of the Solve team as a Developer and Data Analyst.
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