IMAP advises freight forwarder and customs broker Apex on strategic partnership with Hecny Group

IMAP is pleased to announce that Apex, a reputable Dutch air and ocean freight forwarder and customs broker, has welcomed Hecny Group as its new strategic partner going forward.

Apex, comprising Apex Shipping, Apex Export, Stair Freight Logistics, and PF Douane, offers primarily ocean and air freight and value-added freight management services, including customs brokerage services, handling, and last-mile transport. With its extensive global reach, the company is well-known for its strong position in the Asia to Europe trade lane, as well as both the Europe to North America and Europe to South America trade lanes.

Hecny Group is a leading ocean transportation intermediary, air freight consolidator, and certified customs broker with company-owned offices and warehouses throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, South America, and North America. As a highly esteemed privately held, family-owned company, it has been implementing and maintaining supply chain solutions for its customers from Asia for over 60 years.

With Hecny Group becoming a co-owner, Apex’s founders have secured long-term continuity for the company, incorporating a strategic partner who will support the current management team going forward. Apex and Hecny Group had already established a longstanding relationship following years of cooperation, making Hecny Group the perfect strategic partner for Apex.

With an unrivaled track record in Transport and Logistics and having built strong relationships with key industry players, IMAP Netherlands has unparalleled knowledge of the most recent trends and developments in the sector. By leveraging its ample experience and expertise, it ensures the best strategic fit for its clients.

The IMAP Netherlands team, comprising Guillaume Petit, Steven Klaren, Iris Karthaus, and Willem Jansen, advised Apex on the transaction with Hecny Group, supporting the shareholders throughout the transaction process.