C.H Robinson Acquires London Based Forwarder
July 24, 2009 by 3plwire
Filed under Misc Logistics
Eden Prairie, MN based logistics provider, C.H. Robinson, has acquired London based freight forwarding company Walker Logistics Overseas, LTD (“Walker”).
Walker, established in 1977, is a global, fully integrated import and export door-to-door provider specializing in air and ocean freight, warehousing, courier, and logistics solutions. Walker has over 75 employees in five offices throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Walker’s customers are primarily in the electronics telecommunications, medicals, sporting goods and military industries.
“We are continuing to invest in C.H. Robinson’s global network to enhance our service offerings to our customers. Walker expands our capabilities in the Asia to Europe trade and strengthens our distribution and gateway capabilities for two key European markets–London and Amsterdam,” said Jeff Scovill, C.H. Robinson vice president. “Walker’s team has extensive knowledge of the local market which will provide strong competitive advantages and benefits to our customers.”
Company press release.
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