Following yesterday’s announcement by AP. Moller - Maersk of the integration of the Safmarine and Damco brands into Maersk – a move the company said would “improve end-to-end service delivery and enhance customers’ access to the global integrated offering”, the shipping major yesterday finalised the acquisition of KGH Customs Services, a pan-European customs services provider.
“This further strengthens our capabilities as an integrated container logistics company, offering end-to-end supply chain solutions to its global customers,” said Karsten Kildahl, regional managing director of Maersk in Europe.
“During the remainder of 2020, Maersk and KGH teams will work together on establishing a joint operating model and optimal structure to serve their customer base going forward. Customers will meanwhile continue to interact with their current contacts in both organisations.”
Lars Borjesson, CEO of KGH, will lead the combined customs-related activities of both KGH and Maersk in Europe.
