Major shipping company MSC and the City of Hamburg are on the verge of securing a substantial majority, exceeding 80%, in their bid to take over the Hamburg port logistics company HHLA. The proposed joint venture involves MSC holding a maximum of 49.9%, with the city having 50.1%. The acceptance period for MSC's purchase offer to HHLA shareholders has concluded, with at least 3.9% of shares tendered. The final acceptance results and the subsequent two-week further acceptance period will determine the next steps. The goal is to reach a majority exceeding 90%, a critical threshold for potential squeeze-out of remaining shareholders.