ILG* (International Logistics Group Ltd), the award-winning UK delivery and fulfilment specialist, has successfully acquired UK Enterprise Carrier Management (ECM) company Global Freight Solutions (GFS), marking a strategic move for enhanced service offerings. As part of the Yusen Logistics/NYK group of companies, ILG is positioned to leverage GFS’s advanced multi-carrier ECM technology, bringing unique advantages to ILG clients, including improved checkout conversion rates, minimized cart abandonment, and increased customer retention. The integration of GFS technology elevates the end-customer purchase experience through diversified delivery options, advanced tracking, and user-friendly return processes.
With a focus on omnichannel fulfilment solutions for e-commerce brands, ILG operates 13 tailored facilities across the UK and EU, consistently achieving double-digit year-on-year growth since its acquisition by Yusen Logistics in 2018. The collaboration of ILG and GFS results in a workforce of over 600 employees spread across 16 locations in the UK and EU. The undisclosed acquisition, facilitated by ILG, ensures continuity with GFS’s existing management team retaining their current roles, while Phoenix exits the scene. Rothschild & Co and Travers Smith provided advisory support to GFS in this transformative acquisition.