Acquisition	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisition	AcquisitionIn January 2021, our XPO Logistics Europe subsidiary acquired the majority of Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which generated annual revenues in 2020 of approximately £450 million ($585 million). The operations, which provide a range of logistics services, including inbound and outbound distribution, reverse logistics management and inventory management, are included in our Logistics segment from the acquisition date. Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented as it is not material to the condensed consolidated results of operations.

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 805
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/topic&trid=2303972

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