Sofindev VI Seeks Control Over IFW Globe NV
The Belgian competition authority has received a notification regarding the acquisition of control by Sofindev VI over IFW Globe NV and its subsidiaries, with a simplified procedure requested.
15.12.2025 | Belgian competition authority
On December 16, 2025, the Belgian competition authority received a notification concerning the acquisition of exclusive control by Sofindev VI over IFW Globe NV and its subsidiaries, including Shipex Group BY, Shipex NV, and VDH Forwarding BV.
This merger notification falls under Article IV.10, § 1 of the Economic Law Code, which pertains to competition protection. The sectors affected by this concentration include auxiliary transport services, non-specialized wholesale trade, road freight transport (excluding moving services), and auxiliary services for land and water transport.
The notifying parties have requested the application of a simplified procedure as per Article IV.70, § 1 of the Economic Law Code. The authority invites interested third parties to submit their observations regarding the proposed concentration, preferably by December 22, 2025.
