DP World Takes 44% stake in Swissterminal Holding

January 21, 2020

Swissterminal, headquartered in Frenkendorf, and Dubai-based DP World have entered a partnership. (Copyright Swissterminal)
Swissterminal, headquartered in Frenkendorf, and Dubai-based DP World have entered a partnership. (Copyright Swissterminal)

Dubai state controlled port operator DP World has taken a 44% stake in Swiss container terminal operator Swissterminal Holding AG.

The Mayer family, who founded the business, will remain a majority shareholder, a statement from the company said. Roman Mayer will continue to serve as Swissterminal’s CEO.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Swissterminal operates additional locations in Zurich-Niederglatt, Basel-Birsfelden, Basel-Kleinhueningen and Liestal. The terminals are connected to container ports in Rotterdam and Antwerp as well as the ports of La Spezia, Genoa, Ravenna and Trieste south of the Alps.

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