US freight forwarder Air Express International (AEI) is to merge with European mail, parcels and logistics company Deutsche Post. Deutsche Post will acquire the Darien, Connecticut-based company for approximately $1.14 billion (1.1 billion euros) in a deal which provides the European company with a significant presence in the US market.

US freight forwarder Air Express International (AEI) is to merge with European mail, parcels and logistics company Deutsche Post. Deutsche Post will acquire the Darien, Connecticut-based company for approximately $1.14 billion (1.1 billion euros) in a deal which provides the European company with a significant presence in the US market.

Source: Flight Daily News