Mexican company Mimpo Global Logistics has taken a key step in its internationalization strategy with the acquisition of Iberoforwarders , a move that marks its first inorganic operation in Spain since it entered that market in 2019. The decision is not minor: with it, the company seeks to consolidate its presence in a country that functions as an entry and exit gateway for trade flows between Europe and America, an area where competition is measured by operational capabilities, technological integration and geographic reach.
The goal is ambitious. With the integration of Iberoforwarders, Mimpo expects to achieve combined revenues of €40 million by 2025 , supported by a team of more than 60 professionals. Beyond the figure, the acquisition allows it to expand its operating capacity in a particularly sensitive segment: international maritime transport, which constitutes the core of both companies’ business.
The emphasis is on export and import traffic between Europe, Latin America, and the United States, strategic routes where Mimpo seeks to deepen its specialization. Similarly, the operation targets high-value-added vertical sectors such as industrial, commercial, and mass consumption, reflecting a deliberate attempt to gain ground in areas where margins are more competitive and integrated service makes the difference.
On the operational front, the merger provides a 3,000 m² warehouse equipped as a bonded warehouse , as well as national and international land transport services and specific solutions for the Canary Islands. This diversification provides Mimpo with broader coverage without losing focus on its core business lines: maritime, air, and land. This move balances expansion with specialization in a market that increasingly demands greater efficiency and traceability.
The management’s statement underscores this strategic shift. “This merger responds to a very clear strategy: to consolidate our activity in Spain and strengthen our position as a leading logistics operator in trade flows between the Americas and Europe. In just six years, we have built a solid and recognized brand, and now we are laying the foundations for a new, more ambitious and specialized phase of growth,” said Carlos Delfín, global CEO of Mimpo Global Logistics.
For his part, David Soto, Managing Director for Spain, highlighted the scope of the transaction: “This is a key strategic step for Mimpo Global Logistics in Spain. This move allows us to scale both in terms of capabilities and human resources, and positions us to continue growing in highly demanding logistics sectors , with a focus on maritime transport and integrated solutions for our clients.”
On Iberoforwarders’ side, the narrative is consistent. “Both companies share a very aligned vision of the business, which will facilitate a rapid and highly potential integration. This transaction offers us new growth opportunities and will be very beneficial for our clients ,” stated Jordi Esteve, CEO of the acquired firm.
The team integration process will begin shortly, focusing on operational synergies. The priority will be maritime transport with the Americas, where both companies have consolidated experience and prior business relationships. At this point, the continued presence of Iberoforwarders’ founding partners, including its CEO and Commercial Director Josep Miquel Esteve, will be key to ensuring continuity and market knowledge in this new phase.
Beyond the transaction itself, the operation reflects how Latin American logistics operators are seeking to gain a stronger foothold in Europe. For Mimpo, with more than 25 years of experience in international trade and a presence in Mexico, Spain, the United States, and Costa Rica, this acquisition represents the opportunity to deepen its specialization in the Americas-Europe connection, especially the Mexico-Spain link, which has been its strongest selling point.
The challenge now will be to capitalize on this strengthened presence in a highly competitive environment, where logistics margins are under pressure and digitalization imposes new rules of the game. The acquisition of Iberoforwarders gives Mimpo the tools to grow, but the real challenge will be to demonstrate that the integration translates into tangible added value for increasingly demanding customers and for supply chains that no longer tolerate inefficiencies.
(Photo: David Soto, general manager of Mimpo Global Logistics in Spain; Carlos Delfín, global CEO of Mimpo Global Logistics; and Jordi Esteve, CEO of Iberoforwarders).
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