Metro Supply Chain, a prominent third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider, has finalized its acquisition by NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (“NX Group”), a global logistics power headquartered in Tokyo with active operations across 56 nations.
This successful transaction marks a historic strategic expansion move for both firms. With the participation in the NX Group ecosystem, Metro Supply Chain benefits from a broad international reach, capital investment strength, and global scale while continuing to emphasize operational efficiency and customer relationships in North America and Europe.
Continuity in Leadership and Operations
As per the terms of the deal, the following corporate structure of Metro Supply Chain shall be maintained:
Branding: Metro Supply Chain shall continue to operate using its corporate brand name within its key operating markets in Canada, the USA, and the UK.
Management: The current management shall continue to operate and have control over day-to-day operations.
Corporate Identity: It will continue to have its global headquarters in Montréal, thus maintaining the Canadian identity as an essential element of its corporate identity.
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Vision: The founder, Chiko Nanji, will continue to serve as the Group Chairman and provide strategic vision and entrepreneurship at this stage of growth.
The choice of Metro Supply Chain by NX Group was made due to its corporate culture, skilled personnel, strong presence in the market, and successful experience in the execution of supply chain logistics.
“This is an exciting new chapter for Metro Supply Chain, our people and our customers,” said Chris Fenton, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Metro Supply Chain. “We are joining a global logistics group that shares our long-term view while enabling us to retain the local leadership, culture and customer focus that have driven our success. Customers will continue to work with the same teams and receive the same commitment to service, with access over time to greater scale, investment and collaboration opportunities through the NX Group network.”
Over Five Decades of Supply Chain Excellence
Starting out as a small warehouse, Metro Supply Chain now operates as a multinational third-party logistics company in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. Metro Supply Chain provides its clients with logistics services such as contract logistics, freight transportation, specialized contract packaging, and last mile delivery solutions for enterprise-level distribution networks.
Combining the local flexibility of Metro Supply Chain and the global logistics network of NX Group is expected to give the businesses an advantage to offer their clients supply chain resiliency and connectivity.
