Maersk takes control, acquiring a majority stake in Bergé

Bergé and Company y AP Moller Capital have announced a strategic alliance that will make this port operator a leader in Iberia and Latin America. AP Moller Capital, through an investment vehicle of AP Moller Holding, will acquire a majority stake in 51 % in BERGÉ.

The partnership will inject capital to boost BERGÉ's organic and inorganic growth, leveraging AP Moller Capital's expertise in the logistics sector. The goal is to consolidate its position as a leading company in multipurpose port infrastructure.

“Beyond the figures, I would like to emphasize that AP Moller Capital and BERGÉ share values, a long tradition in logistics and transport, but also a vision for the future of the sector, where innovation, sustainability and international expansion are the fundamental pillars,” he stated. Jaime Gorbeña, president of Bergé and Company.

For its part, Joe NielsenHe emphasized that “AP Moller Capital is delighted to have been invited by Bergé y Compañía to become a shareholder in BERGÉ. Bergé y Compañía and BERGÉ share a unique history, experience, and relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout the port and logistics infrastructure value chain in Iberia and Latin America. Furthermore, AP Moller Capital and Bergé y Compañía share a common vision to make BERGÉ a leading port infrastructure company in…” Iberia and Latin America«.

The agreement is subject to approval by competition authorities.