M&A Archives - WCL

In a strategically significant transaction, OIA Global has successfully acquired Australian company Airmark Ocean & Air Logistics Pty. Ltd. The deal was facilitated by WCL Worldwide Consultants in Logistics as an advisor to Airmark Ocean & Air Logistics playing a key role in its successful completion. Under the leadership of Martin Sieg, Managing Partner who […]

At WCL, Martin Sieg supports small and medium-sized enterprises through the M&A process with strategic clarity and targeted advice. Through solution-oriented negotiations and trustworthy communication, he builds a solid foundation for a successful business transition. In his blog, he shares valuable insights and practical tips tailored for SMEs. For mid-sized business owners, selling a company […]

Cross-border M&A transactions offer enormous potential for companies looking to expand their international presence – but they also bring complex challenges. In our latest blog, Martin Sieg, M&A expert at WCL, highlights the key success factors such as cultural integration and regulatory requirements. A must-read for anyone interested in strategic growth and international synergies! Cross-border mergers and […]

Insights by Martin Sieg, Mergers & Acquisitions Expert at WCL The logistics industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Disrupted supply chains, rising costs, and geopolitical uncertainties have put many companies under pressure. Amid these uncertainties, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) play a crucial role, especially for medium-sized enterprises. But how severe is the situation really? The Current […]

Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a global logistics company, has recently taken a significant step to further strengthen its position in Germany, Europe’s largest logistics market. The acquisition of ETS Transport & Logistics GmbH (ETS), a well-established ocean freight forwarder in Germany, expands SGL’s presence and commercial strength. The acquisition agreement was signed on 5 June […]

Is it a curse or a blessing – and for whom?

The earn-out is increasingly used aspart of the closing deal in M&A transactions in the logistics industry – a blessing for sellers? After all, they retain an option right to future success factors.

Regional know-how and individual service as survival strategies
What benefits local freight forwarders need to take advantage of – and how they can survive.

The logistics market is increasingly determined by global logistics service providers, and the German industry giants have long since become international network forwarders as a result of acquisitions.

Copying solutions while keeping an eye on your own lead

The new digital high-flyers Flexport & Co. continue to penetrate the logistics market with billions of capital.

8 good reasons why expert support pays off

Selling one’s own company is certainly never an easy decision – nor is it an easy task. This not only applies to finding a suitable buyer, but also to the preparation of all necessary facts and figures, right up to conducting negotiations.

What you should consider, compile and determine beforehand

Nobody makes the decision to sell a company easy. But once it has been made, good preparation is the be-all and end-all for an efficient sales process within a time frame that is as predictable as possible – and also for the ultimate sales success.