Cosco: State shipping giant eyes Hamburg freight forwarder

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has approved Cosco’s acquisition of 80% of Hamburg-based freight forwarder Zippel. Security-relevant aspects will now be reviewed separately. The Chinese shipping group already holds a stake in Hamburg’s Tollerort container terminal.

Julia Fiedler

23. February 2026

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Julia Fiedler

23. February 2026

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Last updated: 23. February 2026