Nippon Express Holdings completed its acquisition of Canada-based Metro Supply Chain Group on 1 October 2026. The deal values Metro at approximately US$1 billion, based on its CAD 1.38 billion revenue for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2025 and CAD 56.4 million operating profit. The integration establishes Metro as a key platform for Nippon Express’s global contract logistics, spanning Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The companies held a closing ceremony in Montreal on 7 October, attended by executives including Satoshi Horikiri and Chiko Nanji.
According to container-news.com, Nippon Express Holdings has completed its acquisition of Canada-based Metro Supply Chain Group on 1 October 2026, strengthening its contract logistics operations across North America and expanding its global supply chain capabilities.
Transaction Completion and Financial Profile
The acquisition covers all shares of Metro Supply Chain Group, bringing the Canadian firm fully under Nippon Express Holdings’ ownership. Metro Supply Chain Group reported consolidated revenue of CAD 1.38 billion (approximately US$1 billion) for the financial year ending 30 September 2025. Its consolidated operating profit reached CAD 56.4 million in the same period. The transaction closed with an employee meeting and ceremonial event in Montreal on 7 October.
Strategic Integration Plan
Nippon Express Holdings intends to position Metro Supply Chain Group as a central platform for its global contract logistics business. The company provides third-party logistics services across retail, consumer goods, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors. Through this integration, Nippon Express aims to strengthen distribution operations and expand end-to-end supply chain solutions — including order processing, inventory management, and shipping operations — across its European and Asian operations.
Service Expansion and Cross-Company Synergies
The acquisition is expected to unlock collaboration opportunities between the two firms’ existing customer networks. Nippon Express Holdings plans to offer international freight forwarding and customs brokerage services to Metro Supply Chain Group’s clients. Simultaneously, it will leverage Metro’s contract logistics relationships to grow its international transportation business. Executive leadership from both organizations attended the closing ceremony, including Satoshi Horikiri, President and CEO of Nippon Express Holdings, and Chiko Nanji, Founder and Group Chairman of Metro Supply Chain Group.
Source: container-news.com
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