German freight forwarder and logistics provider MBS Logistics has entered into a binding agreement to be acquired by AD Ports Group.
Headquartered in Cologne, MBS offers air, sea, road and rail freight forwarding services, as well as contract logistics, project cargo, customs and compliance, and time-critical multimodal solutions.
MBS, which generated revenues of €205m in 2025, has core freight forwarding operations in Central Europe, and an established network across East Asia and Southeast Asia.
The company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, e-commerce, engineering, technology, FMCG, healthcare and several other key sectors.
The transaction covers MBS Logistics’ freight forwarding and logistics operations across Germany, Switzerland, Asia Pacific and the US, but excludes its joint ventures.
In addition to its operations, MBS Logistics has a network of 26 offices worldwide and a global team of over 450 professionals.
Following completion, MBS Logistics will join Noatum Logistics, AD Ports Group’s globally integrated platform that leads its logistics cluster.
AD Ports Group is pursuing a strategic expansion strategy that combines organic growth with targeted, value-accretive acquisitions, and the integration is expected to strengthen Noatum Logistics’ footprint across Europe and Asia.
The current shareholders of MBS Logistics will fully exit the operational business, except for Joerg Roehl, group chief executive and shareholder.
He will continue as group chief executive of MBS Logistics, taking a key leadership role in the combined organisation and overseeing the integration.
He will also become part of the senior leadership team of Noatum Logistics, contributing to its strategic development.
Jochen Thewes, chief executive of the logistics cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “Bringing MBS Logistics into our ecosystem is the right move at the right time, especially as markets seek greater connectivity and resilience in an evolving global trade and logistics landscape.
“It provides us with an established operating platform with deep expertise and immediate access to key Central European and global logistics corridors.
“As the world’s third-largest trading economy, Germany offers a strong domestic base and plays a central role in trade with the world’s leading economies.
“Linking it to our wider network will help us capture greater volumes, drive more competitive rates, and deliver the reliability our clients expect. Ultimately, the combined strengths of both organisations will allow us to raise our game and compete more effectively for major global accounts.”
Roehl added: “Joining AD Ports Group and Noatum Logistics marks an important milestone for MBS Logistics.
“Their global reach, robust infrastructure and clear long-term vision for integrated logistics will enable us to further strengthen our service offering, expand our network and unlock new opportunities for our customers and our teams.
“We look forward to contributing our expertise and entrepreneurial strength to the Group’s continued growth.”
Completion remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions and is expected in the second half of 2026.
