Ekol International Transport is now DFDS

 

DFDS acquired an international transport network connecting Türkiye and Europe from Ekol Logistics on November 15, 2024. The acquisition replicates DFDS’ ferry/road business model to the Mediterranean and connects Türkiye to DFDS’ existing logistics network.
 
DFDS completed the acquisition of the international transport network of Ekol Logistics, a leading Turkish transport and logistics company headquartered in Istanbul that employs 3,700 people.
“This is our second major investment in the last six years in Türkiye, and it reflects our strong belief in the potential of the Turkish market. Türkiye holds strategic importance for DFDS and the acquisition of Ekol’s international transport network greatly enhances our ability to provide a reliable and efficient transport infrastructure supporting Türkiye’s continued growth as a manufacturing hub.” says Torben Carlsen, CEO of DFDS.
 
“The strategic logic of the takeover of Ekol Logistics’ international transport network to our longstanding partner DFDS is compelling. On behalf of all my great colleagues, I’m therefore very pleased this transaction has been completed. A new growth story can begin.” says Ahmet Musul, founder and Chair of the Board of Directors of Ekol Logistics.
 
“I very much look forward to working with the great team at Ekol International Transport as we continue to grow our business and solutions to our customers by connecting Europe and Türkiye." says Jeppe Skivild, Head of Logistics Türkiye, DFDS.
 
Ekol International Transport’s network has been built on a partnership since 2019 with DFDS through a long-term customer agreement providing stable access to ferry capacity in the Mediterranean route network.
 
Strategic fit and business model
 
The acquisition is fully aligned with DFDS’ transport network strategy focused on moving goods mainly in trailers by ferry, road, and rail, and on offering complementary logistics solutions.
 
The addition of Ekol International Transport adds road transport to DFDS’ Mediterranean ferry network, thereby extending the proven northern European ferry/road business model to this region.
 
This provides all DFDS’ customers trading between Türkiye and Europe access to -end-to-end transport, logistics solutions and customs services.