Nippon Express Holdings to buy Austria's Cargo-Partner for $743m

Japanese shipper hopes to become more internationally competitive with buyout

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Nippon Express hopes to strengthen its business in Europe and the U.S. with its planned purchase of Austrian logistics company Cargo-Partner. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Nippon Express Holdings, the holding company of Nippon Express, will purchase a majority stake in Austrian logistics company Cargo-Partner for over 100 billion yen ($743 million), Nikkei has learned.

Japan's domestic market is not expected to grow in the medium to long term due to a shrinking population and other factors. Nippon Express hopes the acquisition of the Cargo-Partner, which is strong in Europe, the U.S., and Asia, will help it become more competitive in international logistics.

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