US-based logistics provider, C.H. Robinson, has acquired London based freight forwarding company Walker Logistics Overseas, which caters primarily to customers in the electronics telecommunications, medicals, sporting goods and military industries. Walker, established in 1977, is a global, fully integrated import and export door-todoor provider specialising in air and ocean freight, warehousing, courier, and logistics solutions with five offices in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

“We are continuing to invest in C.H. Robinson’s global network to enhance our service offerings to our customers,” said C.H. Robinson vice president Jeff Scovill. “Walker expands our capabilities in the Asia to Europe trade and strengthens our distribution and gateway capabilities for two key European markets – London and Amsterdam.”