Rail Hub Milano Acquires STS in Strategic Deal
Deal News | Jun 12, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 1 Corporate M&A
Rail Hub Milano, a company under the Contship Italia Group and ultimately controlled by Germany's Eurokai GmbH & Co, has announced the acquisition of STS. STS operates in the sectors of shipping, international transport, and customs clearance. The acquisition was supported by Banca Investis's Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets team, led by Christian Basellini, Diego Ciapetti, and Daniele Sorrentino. Banca Investis served as the exclusive financial advisor for STS through all stages of the transaction, including marketing, due diligence, and collection of binding offers. The deal represents a strategic expansion for Rail Hub Milano in the logistics and transport sectors.
Sectors
- Transportation & Logistics
- Corporate Finance and Advisory
Geography
- Italy – Rail Hub Milano and STS are based in Italy, making this geography central to the transaction.
- Germany – The Contship Italia Group, which controls Rail Hub Milano, is under the ultimate control of Germany's Eurokai GmbH & Co.
Industry
- Transportation & Logistics – This industry classification is relevant as both Rail Hub Milano and STS operate within transportation, shipping, and logistics sectors.
- Corporate Finance and Advisory – Banca Investis, involved as a financial advisor, is part of the corporate finance and advisory industry, facilitating the M&A transaction.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Hub Milano | Acquirer | Company | A company part of the Contship Italia Group, involved in terminal operations and logistics. |
| STS | Target | Company | A company active in shipping, international transport, and customs clearance. |
| Contship Italia Group | Parent of Acquirer | Company | A logistics group owning Rail Hub Milano, active in container terminal operations. |
| Eurokai GmbH & Co | Ultimate Parent of Acquirer | Company | A German group that ultimately controls Contship Italia. |
| Banca Investis | Financial Advisor | Company | Provided financial advisory services to STS during the acquisition process. |
| Christian Basellini, Diego Ciapetti, Daniele Sorrentino | Advisors | People | Leaders of the Banca Investis Advisory team guiding the transaction. |