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FedEx to Buy Colombian Customs Brokerage

FedEx agreed to acquire Cargex S.A., a Colombian freight forwarder that specializes in customs brokerage services, FedEx said in a news release. "This addition strengthens the FedEx air freight forwarding and customs brokerage capabilities in Colombia and the broader Latin…

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American region," FedEx said. "The acquisition is expected to close later this year and is subject to customary closing conditions, as well as a Colombian regulatory filing." After the purchase is completed, Cargex will be a subsidiary of FedEx Logistics, FedEx said. Terms of the deal weren't released.