Logistics

Maersk looks for specific competencies rather than size in search for acquisition targets

Maersk's two latests acquisitions in the logistics sector reveal that the shipping company's acquisition strategy is not focused on volume and customers but rather on acquiring competencies and technologies, says chief executive Søren Skou, adding that Maersk has its hands full on the acquisition side right now.
Photo: PR / Maersk
Photo: PR / Maersk
by CHRISTIAN CARLSEN

Maersk looks for special competencies and technologies rather than volume and customers in its acquisition strategy in the logistics sector.

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