XPO Logistics to Acquire Majority of UK Contract Logistics

The operations provide a range of logistics services, including inbound and outbound distribution, reverse logistics management and inventory management.

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XPO Logistics has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the UK. The operations provide a range of logistics services, including inbound and outbound distribution, reverse logistics management and inventory management. In 2019, the operations generated total revenue of approximately £500 million from the beverage, technology and e-commerce and food service verticals.

The acquisition will expand XPO’s contract logistics offering in the UK with complementary expertise, 75 facilities and a blue-chip customer base. XPO will integrate the acquired operations on its technology platform to optimize synergies within its pan-European network.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2020, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. All parties have agreed not to disclose financial details. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial advisor to XPO.

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