Kuehne + Nagel acquires Rotra
Kuehne + Nagel announces has acquired the overland and logistics operations of Rotra, a company headquartered in the Netherlands with approximately 800 employees and a yearly net revenue of above EUR 100 million. Following the recent takeover of the Jöbstl Group in Austria, this acquisition is another strategic step for Kuehne + Nagel in expanding its European overland network with strong positions in all major markets.
"Rotra is a major and well-rooted player in the Netherlands and in Belgium – two of the centres of gravity for logistics in Europe," says Stefan Paul, member of the management board of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, responsible for overland. "Their activities strategically complement Kuehne + Nagel's existing network all over Europe; to the benefit of our local and international customers who will have access to our expanded service portfolio in this region."
The company operates a fleet of over 200 trucks, providing Europe-wide overland transportation as well as contract logistics services for Dutch, Belgian and international customers. It manages cross dock facilities in the Netherlands and in Belgium. (mw)