The parent company of Kansas-based 3PL Noatum Logistics has acquired Germany-based MBS Logistics, which is a Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider, for $81 million. They say that this deal is a major step in its strategy to increase operational scale, handle larger volumes and also expand its international footprint.
AD Ports Group, the Abu Dhabi, UAE-based company, said the agreement is for the acquisition of 100% of the primary business of MBS Logistics, which excludes the business’s collaborations.
It is well to be noted that in 2025 MBS Logistics went on to report revenues of $238 million with average industry margins, indicating a diverse and asset-light business model with primary freight forwarding operations across Germany and Central Europe with a solid network spanning China and Vietnam as well as the USA.
According to AD Ports Group, as Noatum Logistics has acquired Germany-based MBS Logistics, it does build on solid foundations and a worldwide network developed by Noatum Logistics, which is the group’s logistics arm. Led by the newly appointed CEO of the Logistics Cluster, Jochen Thewes, the Group is working toward a strategy of further expansion via organic growth as well as targeted, value-added acquisitions.
Crucially, the integration of MBS Logistics offers an essential entry point into the major Central European market due to its well-established network throughout a number of key German multimodal logistics hubs, whilst also expanding the trade lane offering by the group.
MBS Logistics will add to the network of more than 80 offices of Noatum in 26 countries and 4,250 industry specialists with a global network of 26 offices and also a team of over 450 professionals. With this expanded footprint, “the company has greater routing choices, enhanced transit efficiency, and higher levels of flexibility and robustness for its clients, says Noatum.
As per Jochen Thewes in a release, “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.”
