Antwerp, Belgium: Yusen Logistics has bought Groupe Pierre, a healthcare product logistics provider.
Yusen Logistics acquired the entire share capital of Groupe Pierre which provides pharmaceutical supply chain logistics from its Wavre site in Belgium.
Bruno Jacques, managing director,Yusen Logistics Benelux, said: “This acquisition underlines our ambition and strategy to further grow our Pharma and Healthcare activities within Benelux and Europe.
“The step will not only widen our product offering towards our customers but will also put us back on the map in Wallonia. It is a perfect match! Groupe Pierre is a great company, and we are very excited with the possibility of joining forces and welcoming Groupe Pierre’s talented staff. This acquisition will also be the fuel for our future growth and will create many potential synergies.”
