The German logistics group Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (HWL) has acquired Hellmann Italia, which since its foundation in 2006 is a partner of the German company in Italy. The company Milanese has about 70 employees in six locations that deal with mainly air and sea freight services. Follow-up of the acquisition, the activities in Italy will continue to be led by Daniela Coppola, CEO of Hellmann Italy. "After years of collaboration as a partner - commented Coppola - integration is an important strategic step towards the long-term strengthening of Hellmann Italy, allowing us to operate on an even more market global. In addition, the integration will allow us to offer Our customers an even more range of products interesting».

WHL has highlighted that the acquisition allows the group to expand into an important European logistics market and, in addition to completing the network in the Central Alpine region also strengthens the presence of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in the region of Mediterranean which is strategically important for global shipping operations.