Sealog Acquired by Ninatrans with Martinez Echevarría's Guidance

Deal News | Apr 01, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer

Sealog Acquired by Ninatrans with Martinez Echevarría's Guidance

Ninatrans, a Belgian logistics company with a longstanding reputation for excellence in national and international transport, has completed its acquisition of Sealog, a Spanish company specializing in international automotive sector transport across Central Europe. This strategic acquisition is in line with Ninatrans expansion strategy, aimed at strengthening its presence in Southern Europe and enhancing its market position through a bolstered logistics network. Martinez-Echevarría, a distinguished law firm, provided comprehensive advisory services to Ninatrans in this transaction. The acquisition will leverage Sealog’s infrastructure, including a fleet of tractors and trailers, as well as a 2,000m warehouse with cross-dock facilities, thereby unlocking new growth avenues for Ninatrans. The legal advisory by Martinez-Echevarría was led by its Corporate and M&A team and involved experts from multiple legal disciplines to ensure a smooth completion of the deal.

Sectors

  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Automotive
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • Belgium – Ninatrans is based in Belgium, hence it represents a significant part of the geographical context of the deal.
  • Spain – The target company, Sealog, is located in Spain, making this the geographical focus for the acquisition.
  • Southern Europe – The acquisition aims to expand Ninatrans' market presence in Southern Europe, indicating a strategic focus on this region.

Industry

  • Logistics & Transportation – Sealog and Ninatrans are both involved in providing logistics and transport services, indicating their active role in the Logistics & Transportation sector.
  • Automotive – Sealog specializes in logistics for the automotive sector, making this industry relevant.
  • Legal Services – Martinez-Echevarría provided legal advisory services for the acquisition, categorizing them within the Legal Services industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    NinatransBuyerCompanyA Belgian logistics company focusing on national and international transport operations.
    SealogTarget CompanyCompanyA Spanish logistics company specializing in the automotive sector across Central Europe.
    Martinez-EchevarríaLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm that advised Ninatrans on the acquisition of Sealog.