Logistics giant seals deal to snap up rival’s UK and Ireland business

Northampton-based XPO Logistics has completed its previously-announced acquisition of the majority of Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the UK and Ireland.

The transaction expands XPO’s contract logistics network in the UK and Ireland to 248 locations and approximately 26,000 employees. The acquired operations provide a range of logistics services, including inbound and outbound distribution, reverse logistics management and inventory management, primarily in the beverage, technology and e-commerce, and food service verticals.

Malcolm Wilson, XPO Logistics chief executive officer for Europe, said, “We’re pleased to complete the Kuehne + Nagel acquisition and welcome these prestigious new customers and talented colleagues to XPO. We look forward to the new opportunities that have been created by the combined resources of our larger organisation.”