Nippon Express-owned cargo-partner said post-acquisition, it has advanced key integration measures in Slovakia, Poland, and Austria to further strengthen regional cooperation and expand combined network capabilities for customers.
Japan-based Nippon Express strengthened its foothold in the air cargo forwarding market in 2024 with the acquisition of several of cargo-partner businesses based in central and eastern Europe.
Luca Ferrara, chief executive of cargo-partner, said: “Our integration into NX Group continues to progress with a clear focus on creating value for our customers, our people, and our partners.
“The latest milestones in Austria, Poland and Slovakia demonstrate how we are bringing together local expertise, stronger teams, and a broader network in a practical and customer-oriented way.
“At the same time, we are ensuring continuity in day-to-day operations and building an even stronger platform for future growth in Central and Eastern Europe.”
In Slovakia, the integration has taken a significant step forward with the official renaming of cargo-partner SR, s.r.o. to NX Cargo-Partner Slovakia, s.r.o., effective 1 July.
In parallel, the existing Nippon Express branch in Slovakia will be dissolved, and as of 1 August, the local NX team members will officially join the cargo-partner organisation.
The Slovakia branch of cargo-partner offers a service portfolio covering air, sea, road, and rail transport, complemented by extensive warehousing and contract logistics solutions. In 2025, the branch handled over 45,000 shipments.
In Poland, the integration of the two companies became effective on 1 July, including the transfer of the Nippon Express Poland team into cargo-partner Poland.
As a further step, the company will adopt the new name NX Cargo-Partner Poland Sp. z o.o. effective 1 August.
“These structural changes establish unified teams under the respective NX Cargo-Partner entities in both countries, giving customers access to the combined infrastructure and expertise of the consolidated group,” said cargo-partner.
With over 25 years of experience in the Polish market, cargo-partner manages over 96,000 shipments per year.
The company utilises nine offices and three iLogistics Centres in Warsaw, Zory, and Poznan to serve as a strategic gateway between Eastern and Western Europe. Its service range is further supported by direct LCL sea freight connections from Asia and extensive rail solutions along the Iron Silk Road.
One entity in Austria
In Austria, cargo-partner GmbH and Nippon Express’ Austrian organisation – “Nippon Express (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG. Vienna Branch” – were consolidated into a single legal entity under the name cargo-partner GmbH, effective 1 July.
However, the physical integration was previously completed when the Nippon Express team moved to cargo-partner’s Vienna Airport office at the end of 2025.
The legal consolidation now marks the next logical step in bringing both organisations even closer together in the Austrian market.
The team of over 500 employees manages around 228,000 shipments per year. As well as its air cargo business, the branch offers comprehensive sea and road transport solutions.
These operations are supported by specialised infrastructure, including a GDP-compliant Pharma Centre and the timber-based iLogistics Centre near Vienna.
This flagship facility offers advanced warehousing capabilities, such as an AutoStore system for automated small parts storage and handling to serve the high-tech, automotive, and other demanding industries.
The integration steps in Slovakia, Poland, and Austria follow the successful transition of Nippon Express operations in Hungary and Romania into the cargo-partner network earlier this year.
These developments are part of a broader roadmap to streamline regional structures and expand the group’s capacity for cross-border collaboration.
