XPO Logistics has completed the acquisition of the majority of Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the UK and Ireland.

The acquisition expands XPO’s contract logistics network in the UK and Ireland to 248 locations.

The acquired operations include inbound and outbound distribution, reverse logistics management and inventory management.

Malcolm Wilson, Chief Executive Officer for Europe at XPO Logistics 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.”