A.P. Moller – Maersk, one of the leaders in global logistics, recently completed the acquisition of the Danish Project Logistics specialists, Martin Bencher Group, for an investment of around $61 million. Known for its innovative and technical solutions to move oversized freight globally, Martin Bencher Group has around 31 offices across 23 countries around the globe.
When asked about this acquisition, Peter Thorsoe Jensen, CEO of Martin Bencher, said, “We look forward to becoming an integral part of Maersk. Our companies complement each other in so many ways, that we expect a seamless transition experience for both our colleagues and clients. Together, we can attain our full potential and will bring the scale, commitment, and capabilities to handle the entire logistics scope of work for clients around the world.”
This acquisition would help strengthen A.P. Moller-Maersk’s global footprint as well as diversify its clientele, thus boosting its profitability. Speaking about the same, Karsten Kildahl, Regional Managing Director for Europe at Maersk, says: “I am thrilled to welcome Martin Bencher to Maersk. With the addition of Martin Bencher, we are strengthening our ability to offer project logistics services to our global clients while providing a more comprehensive offering to a wide array of industries. As such, Martin Bencher really is an excellent fit for Maersk and our integrator strategy.”
