JOST Group S.A., an established transport and logistics company headquartered in Luxembourg, has successfully acquired CTJ Janssen GmbH. This acquisition serves to strategically consolidate JOST's market position as a leading independent logistics service provider in Europe. The merger will significantly strengthen JOST's existing European network and expand its operational logistics capacities. The aim is to offer customers even more efficient and comprehensively integrated logistics solutions in the future.
The integration of CTJ Janssen GmbH enables JOST Group S.A. to substantially expand its operational activities. Following the completion of the acquisition, nearly 4,000 employees will be employed under the unified JOST brand. This workforce is spread across a wide geographical area, operating in ten different countries. These include Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Tunisia. This personnel and geographical expansion underscores the company's growing importance in the European logistics sector.
Strengthening presence and service portfolio
JOST is established as a leading transport and logistics company in Europe and North Africa. Its service portfolio is diversified and includes high-quality services in several core areas. These comprise road and multimodal transport, warehousing, freight forwarding services, customs clearance, and the handling of special orders. The acquisition of CTJ Janssen GmbH complements this comprehensive range of services and contributes to unlocking new potential.
CTJ Janssen GmbH, headquartered in Grevenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, brings a considerable operational infrastructure to JOST Group S.A. The company operates a fleet of approximately 400 lorries and has over 500 trailers. Furthermore, a 5,000 square metre warehouse complements the existing operational base. These material assets will now be integrated into the overall structure of JOST Group S.A. and will significantly contribute to expanding transport and storage capacities, thereby further optimising the efficiency of logistics chains.
JOST Group S.A. received legal advice for this acquisition from a team at the international law firm Orrick. The lead counsel for this complex mandate was Partner Mr. Christopher Sprado. His expertise contributed to the smooth execution of the transaction process and ensured the legal safeguarding of the acquisition.
