Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider MBS Logistics has entered into a binding agreement to be fully acquired by Abu Dhabi’s ports, logistics, and trade group AD Ports Group on May 18.

AD Ports Group announced the news on Monday with MBS Logistics confirming the acquisition.

According to AD Ports Group, the company has signed an agreement to acquire MBS Logistics for an enterprise value of AED 300m (EUR 70m).

The transaction covers MBS Logistics’ freight forwarding and logistics operations across Germany, Switzerland, Asia Pacific and the United States and excludes its joint ventures.

With close to forty years of industry experience, MBS Logistics adds to the Group a network of 26 offices worldwide and a global team of over 450 professionals.

Its core freight forwarding services span air, ocean, road and rail transport, complemented by contract logistics, project cargo, customs and compliance, and time-critical multimodal solutions.

The company serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, e‑commerce, engineering, technology, FMCG, healthcare and several other key sectors.

MBS Logistics has its core freight forwarding operations in Germany and Central Europe, while also maintaining networks across China, Vietnam and the US.

Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions and is expected in the second half of 2026.

Following completion, MBS Logistics will join Noatum Logistics, AD Ports Group’s globally integrated platform that leads its logistics cluster.

Jochen Thewes, the recently appointed CEO 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.”

Joerg Roehl, Group CEO and shareholder of MBS Logistics, 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.”