Dachser acquires Iberian partner Azkar

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By Gavin van Marle

13/12/2012

Effective 15 January 2013 subject to the approval of the anti-trust authorities the internationally operating logistics provider Dachser is to acquire the Spanish logistics provider, Azkar. Dachser has held a 10 percent stake in its Iberian logistics partner since 2008.

Azkar is one of the biggest Iberian logistics providers and market leader in the Spanish groupage segment. The company generated revenue of EUR 367 million in 2011 with a staff of over 3,000 working in 91 branch offices. Additionally, the company ...

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