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35 logistics environment . The new East Midlands centre will operate as both a think tank and a launch pad for XPO innovations , with far-reaching impacts on the way business is done . We look forward to an inventive collaboration with Nestlé .”
The year in charge has given Cawston a chance to reflect on the company ’ s position , challenges and opportunities in Europe .
“ We are very strong in a number of the European countries , and we ’ re strong in many of our verticals , particularly in ecommerce , where we are the market leader . But for other verticals , we ’ ve got plenty of space to grow into , such as more manufacturing , and industrialisation , for example .
“ The political environment ’ s very stable across Western Europe , and the economy ’ s good in each of the countries . The cost and ability to serve the markets from the countries is pretty strong . Currently , our fastest growing country today , in fact , is the Netherlands .”
XPO rapid growth has certainly caught the attention of industry observers and , as Cawston has pointed out , its determination to grasp the technol-
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