A.P. Moller Capital Acquired Majority Stake in Euroports
The investment gives the firm control over a terminal operator managing over 70 million tonnes of cargo annually.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Transportation
Live Poll
Do you trust that large corporate acquisitions in logistics improve the reliability of your supply chain?
A.P. Moller Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Euroports Group. The deal bolsters the firm's position in European transportation infrastructure, where the company maintains a network of over 50 deep-sea and inland terminals.
Why it matters
This acquisition enables A.P. Moller Capital to scale its influence over critical logistics nodes across 10 European countries and China. The move highlights a strategic consolidation trend among infrastructure investors seeking to control high-volume, integrated port and logistics assets.
Euroports currently manages over 50 deep-sea and inland terminals and employs roughly 3,000 workers. The firm maintains operations in 10 European countries and China, supported by the Manuport Logistics subsidiary which operates across 20 countries.
The players
A.P. Moller Capital
An investment firm focused on critical transportation and logistics infrastructure.
Euroports Group
A terminal operator and logistics provider handling more than 70 million tonnes of cargo annually.
Manuport Logistics
A global freight forwarding and logistics subsidiary operating in over 20 countries.
SFPIM
The Belgian sovereign wealth fund managing 20 billion euros in assets.
PMV
A Belgian investment company overseeing a 4.77 billion euro portfolio.
The details
The transaction is executed through a separately managed fund vehicle owned by A.P. Moller Capital. By securing a majority stake, the firm will lead a new consortium that includes incumbent shareholders SFPIM and PMV. This structure integrates Euroports and its Manuport Logistics arm into a broader strategy to expand global reach within the logistics sector.
Timeline
A.P. Moller Capital announced the acquisition agreement on September 28, 2026.
Market Landscape
This deal follows the established trend of infrastructure investment firms consolidating ownership of critical port facilities. It marks a significant expansion for A.P. Moller Capital as it seeks to integrate deep-sea terminal operations with established logistics networks.
Logistics providers and port operators should monitor for shifts in terminal access and pricing models as a new consortium takes control of Euroports' operations. Owners in the sector should evaluate how this integration might impact service lead times and capacity in the European market.
The takeaway
Large-scale infrastructure acquisitions signal increased competition and potential operational standardization at major regional gateways. Operators should track the closing of this deal, as it remains subject to regulatory and third-party approvals before full integration can begin.
Further reading
For more on industry infrastructure shifts, visit our Transportation section.
Live Poll
Do you trust that large corporate acquisitions in logistics improve the reliability of your supply chain?
