Press release
Grupo Contenosa, another important acquisition by the fast-growing Scan Global Logistics Group
09 Apr, 2021
Grupo Contenosa has been growing and expanding its services for 43 years.
Owner, Augustin Rubio, explains why the new ownership will lead to more growth and take the company into the future:
"Becoming part of the SGL-family gives us global coverage, improves our negotiating power, and allows us to add more value to our customers by access to international logistics solutions. The combination of our company DNAs enhances our skills and fighting spirit to improve our customer service.
It is time to join forces and merge synergies to offer the best of us."
Group CEO of SGL Group, Allan Melgaard, adds:
"With the acquisition, we will gain access to new profitable niche markets and increase our presence in current SGL offerings. Most importantly, it will bring additional human capital to a core SGL-country. We are very excited to welcome our new colleagues and customers into our family."
Despite the global pandemic, Scan Global Logistics has stayed true to its expansive journey by entering new markets in Poland, Czech Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Myanmar. By this latest acquisition, we will grow our network and presence in Spain and Mexico to benefit our customers. We stay committed to delivering uncomplicated solutions worldwide.
About Scan Global Logistics Group:
Scan Global Logistics is a global full-service logistics provider headquartered in the Nordic, which excels in uncomplicating logistics through tailored solutions made by skilled specialists, proud problem-solvers, and passionate entrepreneurs.
Since 1975, the core of our DNA has been a 'can-do-attitude,' agility, and the willingness to always go the extra mile, and we are not afraid to go left when others go right. For us, every challenge is an opportunity. We go above and beyond to bring anything to anywhere – whether by road, rail, ocean, air, or any other modes of transportation.
About Grupo Contenosa
Grupo Contenosa is the result of merging several lines of business, different companies, a wide range of services, and the know-how of specialists from various fields. From its headquarters in Barcelona, a city known for its cultural mix, entrepreneurial spirit, and being the South Europe logistics hub, Grupo Contenosa offers forwarding and logistics services that combine each discipline's best into a cohesive whole. It is this mixture that enriches us, and together we become stronger. They offer Sea & Air freight, Multimodal Transportation, Warehousing, Logistics Services, their cabotage shipping line service to the Canary Islands, and three specialized divisions: * Automotive, * Hotel Logistics, * Agriculture.
Grupo Contenosa is a dynamic group of highly competitive companies with a demonstrated capacity for leadership. Its increase in experience, value, and specialization offer ever-greater professionalism and capacity to provide services.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Allan Melgaard, Group CEO, SGL Group
Tel: +45 3248 0045, email: am@scangl.com
Lars Syberg, Group CCO, SGL Group
Tel: +45 3248 0099, email: lysb@scangl.com
Raimundo Oujo, CEO, SGL Spain
Tel: +34 881 189220, email: rmou@scangl.com
Agustin Rubio, CEO, Grupo Contenosa
Tel: +34 629 38 2984, email: arubio@contenosa.com
Claes Brønsgaard Pedersen, Global CFO
Tel: +45 2368 8658, email: cbro@scangl.com