FM Logistic completes the acquisition of Schäflein

September 14, 2026 at Roissy-en-France, France – Today, FM Logistic announced the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in the German logistics group Schäflein. Signed on August 31, 2026, the transaction has received all required regulatory approvals, notably from the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt), registered on June 19, 2026.

This milestone marks a new phase in the alignment between FM Logistic and Schäflein, two family-owned companies that share the same entrepreneurial culture, long-term vision, and strong commitment to operational excellence. It now paves the way for the concrete implementation of their initial synergies.

With this acquisition, FM Logistic establishes a presence in Germany—Europe’s leading logistics market—alongside a family-owned player recognized for its expertise in industrial logistics and transport. Schäflein operates a network of over 35 sites across Germany, Austria, and Poland.

The closing of the transaction allows both groups to immediately begin deploying their joint capabilities around three priorities:

This combination will also enrich the solutions offered to industrial clients in markets where FM Logistic is already established, while supporting the expansion of Schäflein’s network to new German logistics hubs (Ruhr, Leipzig).

“With the completion of this acquisition, we are taking action to deploy our joint capabilities and offer our customers tangible commercial and technical benefits. Concretely, this means exporting Schäflein’s German technological expertise—such as LOCIT advanced automation and SprintBOX circular logistics—across FM Logistic’s network in France, Poland, and Spain, as well as directly injecting our international flows into the central hub in Röthlein. While accelerating the development of these European corridors, we are ensuring the preservation of Schäflein’s unique DNA: its industrial roots, entrepreneurial spirit, and over 80 years of expertise,”stated Jean-Christophe Machet, Chairman of FM Logistic.

About FM Logistic

Fostering the transition to sustainable omnichannel supply chains is FM Logistic’s core ambition. Founded in 1967, the family-owned company is one of the leading logistics players in France and internationally, with revenues of €1.8 billion. FM Logistic puts its expertise in consumer goods logistics at the service of major manufacturers, distributors, and e-commerce players. Its services cover the various stages of the supply chain: domestic and international transport, warehousing and inventory management, e-commerce and store order fulfillment, co-packing, and “control tower” services. The company aims for carbon neutrality across its warehousing activities by 2030 and ranks among the top employers in its sector, as demonstrated by its Top Employers France certification for the 10th consecutive year, alongside rankings by Forbes and Capital magazines. It employs more than 28,000 people across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

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