A.P. Moller - Maersk’s appetite for acquisition – particularly in the e-commerce sector – appears to be insatiable.
The company announced on Friday that it had completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based B2C Europe. The 20-year-old- European logistics company focuses on business-to-consumer (B2C) parcel delivery services in Europe – with particular emphasis on cross-border deliveries. Maersk announced its intention to acquire the company in August this year.
“With B2C Europe, we are closing the circle around our e-commerce logistics expansion. Our logistics product line-up growth continues to support our long-term plans to help customers sell through any sales channel, deliver in any way, and manage their supply chains seamlessly,” said Vincent Clerc, APM executive vice president and CEO of ocean & logistics.
This year has seen the acquisition by Maersk of Visible SCM, HUUB and now B2C Europe.
“This acquisition will enable Maersk to offer Europe-wide last-mile rates to customers in Europe, North America and China through one simplified interface,”Clerc added.