重磅！全球货代巨头德迅收购美国IMC物流51%股份，交易细节却成谜？

Kuehne+Nagel近期宣布了一项重大举措，成功收购了美国海运物流领域的佼佼者IMC Logistics（简称IMC）的多数股权，具体持股比例为51%。这一战略性的并购行动不仅彰显了Kuehne+Nagel对IMC品牌价值的充分认可，还明确表示IMC的品牌名称将继续得以保留，继续闪耀在物流行业的舞台上。

IMC作为业界知名的私营公司，其业务范围广泛，能够提供从海港或铁路枢纽出发，直达客户设施及美国内陆的全方位、端到端的运输解决方案。这一独特的业务模式不仅提升了物流效率，还极大地增强了客户体验。

Kuehne+Nagel对此次投资寄予厚望，认为这将极大地增强其对北美地区关键物流网络的掌控力。在当前供应链中断频发、挑战重重的市场环境下，这一投资无疑为Kuehne+Nagel提供了更加灵活多样的运输解决方案，从而能够更好地应对各种不确定性。

IMC总部位于风景秀丽的田纳西州科利尔维尔，其历史可追溯至40多年前，那时它便开始在海运物流领域提供多式联运解决方案。多年的深耕细作，使得IMC在这一领域积累了丰富的经验和资源，成为行业内的佼佼者。

Kuehne+Nagel与IMC的合作并非一朝一夕。作为IMC的长期合作伙伴，Kuehne+Nagel深知IMC美国网络的强大实力。这个网络涵盖了49个战略位置，遍布美国各大海港和铁路运输枢纽，为物流运输提供了坚实的保障。

据统计，IMC每年在多式联运和铁路运营中处理的标准箱数量高达200万箱，其2023年的营业收入更是达到了约8亿美元。这些数字不仅展示了IMC的雄厚实力，也为其未来的发展奠定了坚实的基础。

Kuehne+Nagel International AG董事会主席Joerg Wolle博士对此次收购表示了高度的赞赏。他指出：“Kuehne+Nagel的战略始终基于有机增长与有针对性的补强收购相结合。亚洲和北美是我们业务增长的主要驱动力，我们在这些地区已经建立了领先地位，并正在持续扩张。”

“与美国的IMC合作，就像我们之前收购亚洲的Apex一样，都是基于长期的合作伙伴关系。这种关系降低了收购风险，确保了快速成功，并深化了我们与合作伙伴之间的有益合作。”Wolle博士补充道。

他还表示：“收购IMC的多数股权是我们战略发展中的重要一步。我们将借此机会进一步扩大在北美的领先地位，为客户带来更大的价值，并与我们的合作伙伴，特别是运营商建立更加紧密的联系。”

Kuehne+Nagel International AG首席执行官Stefan Paul也对此次收购表示了积极的看法。他指出，国际海运物流是一项极其复杂的业务，涉及众多接口和利益相关者，而美国贸易流量在其中占据着举足轻重的地位。IMC的加入将极大地扩展Kuehne+Nagel的服务范围，使其能够为海运客户的价值链提供更加吸引人的解决方案。

IMC Logistics的董事长兼创始人Mark H. George同样对此次合作充满期待。他表示：“与Kuehne+Nagel的合作将把我们的家族企业推向新的高度。我们将共同利用我们的陆侧集装箱物流专业知识和产品与Kuehne+Nagel的全球影响力，为客户提供卓越的服务，并为我们的员工创造新的职业发展机会。”

据悉，该交易预计将于2025年第一季度初顺利完成。双方已达成一致，目前暂不披露交易的进一步细节。同时，Kuehne+Nagel也表示，该交易仍需获得监管机构的批准，并满足其他惯例成交条件。

此次收购无疑将为Kuehne+Nagel和IMC带来双赢的局面，共同推动物流行业的发展和进步。

Kuehne+Nagel has acquired a majority stake in United States marine drayage provider IMC Logistics (IMC). 

It will acquire 51% of the privately held company, and Kuehne+Nagel noted that the IMC brand will be retained.

IMC offers end-to-end transportation solutions to or from seaports or rail hubs, customer facilities and inland in the US.

Kuehne+Nagel said that this investment enhances its access to one of the most important logistics networks in North America and ensures flexible transportation solutions in times of increasing supply chain disruptions.

IMC is headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee and has more than 40 years of experience in providing intermodal solutions for Sea Logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel said it is a longtime partner of IMC, whose US network includes 49 locations with a strategic presence at major US seaports and rail transportation hubs.

The company handles 2 million TEUs annually in intermodal drayage and rail operations, and IMC generated revenue of around US$800 million in 2023.

"The Kuehne+Nagel strategy is based on organic growth supported by targeted bolt-on acquisitions. Asia and North America are the key growth markets for our business, where we have established a leading position which we systematically expand," said Dr Joerg Wolle, chairman of the board of directors of Kuehne+Nagel International AG.

"With IMC in the USA, as with the acquisition of Apex in Asia, we do rely on long-term partnerships. This reduces the acquisition risk and ensures quick success by deepening an already rewarding cooperation."

"Acquiring a majority stake in IMC represents another important strategic step. We are further expanding our leading position in North America for the benefit of our customers and closer cooperation with our partners, particularly the carriers," Wolle added.

Stefan Paul, CEO of Kuehne+Nagel International AG, noted that international sea logistics is a highly complex business with many interfaces and stakeholders, in which US trade flows are of central importance.

He noted that IMC's range of capabilities significantly expands Kuehen+Nagel's service offering and allows us to develop even more attractive solutions for the value chains of our sea freight customers.

Mark H. George, chairman and founder of IMC Logistics, said the partnership with Kuehne+Nagel will elevate the family-founded business to new heights and to grow together.

"Combining our landside container logistics expertise and offering with Kuehne+Nagel's global reach will deliver exceptional services for our customers and create new career growth opportunities for our colleagues," he said.

The transaction is expected to be completed at the beginning of the first quarter of 2025.

Both parties have agreed not to disclose further details of the transaction at this time.

Meanwhile, Kuehne+Nagel said the deal is subject to approval from regulatory authorities and customary closing conditions.