A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to take a majority stake in Euroports Group, the operator of more than 50 deep-sea and inland port terminals across 10 European countries and China, the Copenhagen-based investment firm announced.

The deal positions A.P. Moller Capital as the lead shareholder of one of Europe's largest non-containerised port-infrastructure platforms. Belgium's SFPIM and PMV will retain minority stakes alongside the new majority owner. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and third-party regulatory approvals.

Euroports moves more than 70 million tonnes of bulk, breakbulk and liquid bulk cargo annually. Its terminals handle fertilisers, agribulk, sugar, fruit, forest products, metals and minerals — the dry and liquid flows that anchor European food systems, energy supply and heavy industry. The company employs around 3,000 people.

What does the change of control mean for shippers and forwarders?

The platform also houses Manuport Logistics (MPL), an independent freight forwarder active in more than 20 countries. MPL will keep its brand and growth plan, operating alongside the wider Euroports terminal network.

For bulk shippers and cargo owners, the deal signals continuity rather than disruption at the terminal level. The current management team will remain in place, and all three shareholders have committed to preserving existing governance.

Kim Fejfer, Managing Partner and CEO at A.P. Moller Capital, framed the investment in supply-chain resilience terms: "In a changing world, resilient supply chains and secure trade flows are increasingly essential to economic stability and growth. As one of the largest non-containerized port-infrastructure operators in Europe, Euroports plays a critical role in facilitating the movement of essential commodities through infrastructure that underpins European industry, food systems and manufacturing."

Why is A.P. Moller Capital buying now?

The transaction extends A.P. Moller Capital's European logistics build-out, which began with its investment in BERGÉ Logistics, a port-infrastructure and logistics operator in Spain. Euroports gives the firm continental reach across dry-bulk, liquid-bulk and breakbulk segments that container lines and intermodal operators do not serve.

Joe Nielsen, Partner at A.P. Moller Capital, pointed to the platform's diversification as the core commercial logic. "Euroports is a substantial ports and logistics platform with a diversified terminal network that provides its customers with resilient supply chain opportunities and exposure to essential cargo flows across Europe," Nielsen said.

Frédéric Platini, CEO of Euroports Group, will continue to lead the company. "This transaction marks the beginning of a new chapter for Euroports, providing a strong basis to continue its growth trajectory, pursue new opportunities and build on the solid foundations that have underpinned its success to date," Platini said.

What do the Belgian shareholders gain?

For SFPIM and PMV, the deal brings a globally backed majority owner with the capital base to fund further terminal expansion, while keeping Euroports' headquarters, jobs and tax footprint in Belgium. SFPIM and PMV are regional investment vehicles with mandates to anchor strategic logistics assets in the country.

Koen Van Loo, CEO at SFPIM, said: "SFPIM welcomes the entry of A.P. Moller Capital into Euroports' shareholder base. The financial strength and operational expertise of A.P. Moller Capital reinforces the future of Euroports, a logistics player vital to the Belgian economy."

Michel Casselman, General Manager at PMV, added: "The arrival of a leading global investor such as A.P. Moller Capital confirms Euroports' strong position and the quality of the business that has been built over the years."

What happens next?

Closing depends on regulatory and third-party approvals. Once completed, the new consortium will back management's plan to widen Euroports' terminal footprint, attract additional cargo volumes and broaden its logistics service mix across Europe and China.