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19/02/2015at 11:40

Japanese logistics companies buy their way into global top

Japanese logistics companies have been shopping overseas for USD billions over a period of just a few days. This could challenge the European and American companies in Asia.
BY OLE ANDERSEN

In just a few days, two Japanese logistics companies have made acquisitions for billions in Asia, which could cause difficulties for the European and American companies in Asia.

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