A.P. Moller Capital Acquired Stake in Euroports Group
The firm has reached a definitive agreement to purchase a majority share in the terminal operator.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Transportation
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A.P. Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Euroports Group, a major terminal operator. The deal involves the formation of a new consortium that will retain existing shareholders SFPIM and PMV.
Why it matters
The acquisition reflects a strategic effort by A.P. Moller Capital to expand its footprint in critical logistics and transportation infrastructure. By securing a majority interest, the firm gains control over an extensive network of port terminals across Europe and China.
Euroports manages more than 50 deep-sea and inland terminals and employs approximately 3,000 staff members. The operator handles over 70 million tonnes of cargo annually across 10 European countries and China.
The players
A.P. Moller Capital
An investment firm based in Denmark that focuses on infrastructure projects within the transport and logistics sectors.
Euroports Group
A Belgium-based port operator that manages a vast network of maritime and inland terminals worldwide.
SFPIM
The Belgian Sovereign Wealth Fund that manages state assets and invests in strategic national companies.
PMV
A Flemish investment company that focuses on sustainable economic growth through regional infrastructure and business financing.
Manuport Logistics
A subsidiary of Euroports Group that provides integrated global freight forwarding and logistics services.
The details
The transaction is executed through a fund managed by A.P. Moller Capital and includes the subsidiary Manuport Logistics, which operates in more than 20 countries. SFPIM and PMV will continue to hold positions in the new consortium following the close of the deal.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: A.P. Moller Capital announced the acquisition agreement.
Market Landscape
This acquisition signals a broader trend of consolidation among private equity-backed logistics firms aiming to secure global supply chain nodes. It positions A.P. Moller Capital to leverage these existing assets against competitors in the global port management and freight sector.
The transition to a new ownership consortium is expected to maintain current operations without immediate disruption to daily logistics services. Customers should monitor potential changes to service agreements as the new leadership structure integrates with existing terminal staff.
The takeaway
Large-scale logistics acquisitions often lead to streamlined supply chains and modernized terminal equipment. Stakeholders in the maritime industry should watch for efficiency improvements as the new management consortium begins its oversight.
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