Germany Blocks Chinese Takeover of Logistics Firm Zippel on Supply Chain Grounds

Germany has prohibited the acquisition of logistics company Zippel by Chinese firm Cosco, citing risks to supply chain resilience in Germany and the EU. The decision reverses the competition authority's earlier no-objection, reflecting heightened scrutiny of Chinese investments in critical infrastructure. This marks a concrete application of tightened foreign investment screening, potentially signaling broader EU alignment.