Customs Support Group Acquires Rusak Business Services

Customs Support (Castik-backed) Acquires iZD Group

November 1, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Customs Support Group, the Castik Capital-backed European customs services platform, has acquired iZD Group (iZD GmbH and iZS GmbH), a carrier‑independent customs clearance agent based in Bisingen, Southern Germany. The deal strengthens Customs Support's presence in Germany and adds iZD's customs brokerage, software solutions and training capabilities to its European network.

Customs Support Acquires ZSK Customs GmbH

June 29, 2022

Transportation

Customs Support Group, the Castik Capital-backed European digital customs broker, has acquired ZSK Customs GmbH to strengthen its local presence in the Frankfurt area and expand air freight customs capabilities in Germany. ZSK Customs, founded in 2001 and AEO-certified, will keep its directors Athanasios Koukaras – Tsismilis and Mladen Petricevic in place as it integrates with Customs Support's German network.

Castik Capital-backed Customs Support Group Acquires Osborn Customs Services and KSI Portlink

May 30, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Customs Support Group, the Castik Capital-backed European digital customs specialist, has acquired UK customs brokers Osborn Customs Services (Rochester) and KSI Portlink (Dover). The add-on deals strengthen Customs Support's UK footprint in key logistics hotspots and combine operational and digital capabilities to help customers manage post-Brexit customs challenges more efficiently.

Customs Support Group Acquires UK Customs Solutions

October 11, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Customs Support Group, backed by Castik Capital, has acquired UK Customs Solutions (UKCS) to strengthen its UK presence, capacity and capabilities. UKCS, an AEO-authorised customs broker founded in 2014 with ~150 employees across Felixstowe, Nottingham, Glasgow and Dover, will be integrated into Customs Support's European operations to create a leading UK customs brokerage with ~210 specialists.

Castik-backed Customs Support Acquires First Class Zollservice and Verex Customs Services

December 23, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Castik Capital–backed Customs Support has acquired Germany’s First Class Zollservice and Netherlands-based Verex Customs Services as add-ons to strengthen its European customs brokerage network. The deals expand Customs Support’s geographic coverage in Germany and the Netherlands and add complementary capabilities such as veterinary inspection services and enhanced local coverage at logistic hotspots.

Castik Capital Acquires Customs Support

November 2, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Castik Capital has agreed to acquire Customs Support from Mentha and Park Ventures, with the management team (including Oscar Driessen) reinvesting alongside Castik's EPIC II fund. Customs Support is a leading independent European customs broker with over 450 specialists and 35+ offices; Castik plans to continue the company's buy-&-build strategy and accelerate digitalisation and international growth.