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Fruitnet reports: “AP Moller-Maersk has acquired Vandegrift, a US-based customs house broker, representing its first acquisition of the year in what it described as the fast-growing logistics sector.”
PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
Maersk targets Logistics & Services for 2019 growth
Copenhagen, Denmark, 12 February 2019 – A.P. Moller-Maersk today announced the acquisition of Vandegrift Inc., a premier US-based Customs House Broker, representing the first acquisition of the year in the fast-growing logistics sector. Customs House Brokerage is a key component in Maersk’s strategy to become an integrated container logistics company, providing end-to-end solutions to customers. The acquisition will enhance Maersk’s commercial solutions pipeline and strengthen the logistics presence in the North America market.
“Customers have been asking us to simplify the complexity of their global supply chains and reduce their risk so we analyzed the North America market to see who had the best reputation in the brokerage/trade compliance industry and deliver immediate results to all vertical segments of our account base. Our findings identified Vandegrift’s top tier, professional service provider reputation, strong operating platform of services, stellar people and culture ideally fit our expectations and commercial approach as One Company,” said Klaus Rud Sejling, Head of Global Logistics and Services at Maersk.
Vandegrift is a customs brokerage business established in 1951 which has evolved to meet the changing needs of international trade, industry trends and client commitments. Based in Clark, New Jersey USA, the core business is customs brokerage with 170 people in twelve offices. The company also specializes in Trade Compliance with a team of former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials as well as individuals with backgrounds in customs brokerage, retail and law.
“Transportation costs and trade compliance risk management are a strategic issue for our customers. We believe we have an opportunity to better design a more holistic customs brokerage and trade compliance plan and overarching strategy for customers. This will set them up for long term success, improve their cost and risk structures and use our combined team expertise, digital tools and process improvement thanks to this acquisition,” Mr. Sejling added.
Price and terms were not disclosed. The transaction closed 8 February 2019.
A.P. Moller – Maersk media contacts:
Tom Boyd, North America Communications Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina USA
Mikkel Linnet, Senior Press Officer
Copenhagen, Denmark
A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, we operate in 130 countries and employ roughly 76,000 people. Our mission is to enable and facilitate global supply chains and provide opportunities for our customers to trade globally.
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