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DFDS makes about-turn to buy Ekol transport network after all

In a surprise move, DFDS has completed the acquisition of the international transport network of Turkey-based Ekol Logistics, having earlier this month saying it had abandoned its bid due to a failure to reach  contractual conditions by the agreed deadline. The Danish-owned ferry and logistics company said the deal was based on a revised set of terms agreed since the termination of the share purchase agreement on 1 November 2024. The ... [+]

DFDS gets clearance for Ekol acquisition

Danish ferry and logistics company DFDS has obtained clearance from the Turkish Competition Authority for its possible acquisition of Ekol Logistics’ international road haulage activities. The filing was made in October 2022. DFDS has made commitments to the continued access for all logistics operators to DFDS’ ferry routes to/from Türkiye. ... [+]

DFDS ‘in talks’ to acquire Ekol activities

Ferry and transport operator DFDS is in talks with Turkey’s Ekol Logistics to explore the possibility of acquiring the latter’s international road haulage activities, reports Transport Intelligence. Ti says it is difficult to know the magnitude of this potential deal as road freight operations are central to Ekol, suggesting that it ... [+]

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