It marks the first acquisition for Abbey Logistics Group since being acquired in October 2023 by SITRA Group,
Abbey Logistics Group has announced the acquisition of the Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services businesses, which are both based in Widne, Cheshire.
This transaction includes the property and operating facilities located at Ditton Road, which is situated next to the Mersey Multimodal Gateway.
It complements Abbey Logistics Groupā€™s current Liverpool base, which acts as the main service and support depot in the Liverpool city region.
This marks the first acquisition for Abbey Logistics Group since being acquired in October 2023 by SITRA Group, which has an aim of consolidating the UK and European logistics markets through further acquisitions.
The newly acquired facility provides the wider Abbey Logistics Group with the ability to continue serving its clients through additional office space, a wash bay and workshop facilities.
David Patten, Chief Executive Officer of Abbey Logistics Group, said: "Acquiring this space for our development is not only a significant step in our growth journey, but also a key enabler of our future success.
"It has been a pleasure working with the Gussion family to help close this deal, and we look forward to leveraging this new space to strengthen our operations in Liverpool and the North West.
"This facility is perfectly positioned to support our expanding team and growing customer base."
Since joining SITRA Group in October last year, Abbey Logistics has focused on strategic growth and expansion.
The new Widnes facility is a key component of the long-term strategy, as the company aims to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the facility's location and size.
The family of Gussion Transport UK & Widnes Tank Container Services, said: "The Gussion Transport facility is strategically located to enhance operations across the Liverpool & North West region, with excellent motorway connections.
"We look forward to combining our strengths and continuing to further consolidate the logistics market together."