- The partnership between A.P. Moller Capital and Bergé y Compañía is now formalized to drive the growth of port operator BERGÉ in Iberia and Latin America.
Following the recent approval by the relevant Spanish port and competition authorities last July, A.P. Moller Capital’s entry into the shareholding structure of port operator BERGÉ is now established, with a 51% stake, as per the agreement signed last February with Bergé y Compañía.
In this way, the alliance between Bergé y Compañía and A.P. Moller Capital is now formalized, enabling BERGÉ to accelerate its organic and inorganic growth plans and strengthen its position in the multipurpose port sector across Iberia and Latin America. The transaction leverages the combined industrial and financial expertise of both shareholders.
Under the new agreement, Joe Nielsen (A.P. Moller Capital) assumes the role of Non-Executive Chairman of BERGÉ, while Jaime Gorbeña (Bergé y Compañía) becomes Non-Executive Vice Chairman. Juan Aguirre will continue as CEO of the company.
Both partners have reaffirmed their commitment to BERGÉ’s long-term growth and have agreed to make significant investments to consolidate its leadership in port and logistics infrastructure, responding to the sector’s growing demand.
In the words of Jaime Gorbeña, Chairman of Bergé y Compañía: “with the approval of the relevant authorities, a new and historic chapter begins for BERGÉ. This milestone not only strengthens the company’s legacy of over 150 years, but also positions it to thrive in both today’s and tomorrow’s markets—where innovation, sustainability, and service excellence will be key to standing out.”
In his first remarks as the new Non-Executive Chairman of BERGÉ, Joe Nielsen emphasized that
“BERGÉ is a company with an exemplary track record, deep industry knowledge, and a highly committed team. At A.P. Moller Capital, we see BERGÉ as a solid platform with tremendous potential to continue leading the transformation of the port sector in Iberia and LATAM. Our investment reflects our confidence in its resilient business model, its culture, and its ability to generate long-term sustainable value. We are excited to support the company with our deep industry expertise.”