Confidential mandate: The identity of the investor will only be disclosed to qualified company owners after preliminary screening and, where appropriate, execution of an NDA.
Acquisition mandate overview
XS Trade Solutions is assisting a company/investor seeking to acquire a freight forwarder located in the Spanish Mediterranean corridor. The ideal target should offer sea, air and land logistics capabilities, with a strong operational position in international freight forwarding and B2B logistics services.
The buyer is particularly interested in asset-light businesses with diversified clients, recurring activity, solid management practices and limited concentration risk. Companies with customs clearance services, port-related know-how and established relationships with carriers, agents and industrial clients are especially relevant.
Target profile
- Freight forwarder based in the Spanish Mediterranean area.
- Sea freight, air freight and land transport capabilities.
- Customs clearance services and import/export documentation expertise.
- Annual turnover between approximately EUR 10 million and EUR 20 million.
- Asset-light business model, preferably with limited owned heavy assets.
- Diversified customer base across B2B sectors, with no excessive client concentration.
- Not more than 50 employees.
- Experienced management team and scalable operating processes.
Preferred business characteristics
- International freight forwarding activity with Mediterranean port exposure.
- Balanced portfolio of sea, air and road transport services.
- Recurring customers and stable commercial relationships.
- Potential for growth through cross-selling, network expansion or integration into a larger logistics platform.
- Clean financial reporting and willingness to engage in a structured M&A process.
Process and confidentiality
Initial discussions will be handled on a no-name basis. Company information will be reviewed confidentially and only shared with the investor after owner approval and appropriate confidentiality protections. Further information may be requested under NDA, including turnover breakdown, service mix, customer concentration, employee structure and asset profile.