U.S., Nov. 25 -- The logistics giants, Kuehne + Nagel, has announced the acquisition of the overland and logistics activities of Netherlands-based company Rotra.

The announcement will see Kuehne + Nagel expand its leading European overland network with strong positions in all major markets. It is the company's latest strategic move following the recent takeover of the Jobstl Group in Austria.

"Rotra is a leading and well-rooted player in the Netherlands and in Belgium - two of the centres of gravity for logistics in Europe," commented 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 th...