Allcargo Logistics Ltd., one of the world's largest global operators in the logistics and supply chain industry, has made a major move to enhance its global operations. The firm made public the details of the acquisition of another interest in ECU Worldwide Japan by its subsidiary, ECUHold N.V., another step towards its growth plan.
Key Points
Acquisition Cost: Allcargo Logistics Ltd. ascertained that the acquisition cost of the stake is $220,000.
Strategic Expansion: ECUHold N.V., which is a subsidiary company of Allcargo Logistics, made an additional acquisition of the stake in ECU Worldwide Japan, strengthening Allcargo's presence within the Asia-Pacific region.
Global Operations: With this acquisition, Allcargo will be in further line with its strategy of making its presence across 180 countries, where it already has over 300 offices and covers nearly 4,000 port pairs worldwide.
Market Leadership
Allcargo Logistics is known to be a market leader in the less-than-container load (LCL) consolidation business with around 15% of the worldwide market share.
Financial Performance
The firm recorded strong financials with an aggregate operating income of ₹8,113 crore for H1FY25, indicating its healthy position in the logistics industry.
Sources CARE Ratings Report on Allcargo Logistics Ltd., Economic Times Announcement on Allcargo Logistics Ltd., Moneycontrol Notices on Allcargo Logistics Ltd.