By Ilaria Grasso Macola Almost half of UK logistics firms is set to make an acquisition in the next year despite challenging market conditions. Data published today by Barclays Corporate Banking reported that 45 per cent of UK businesses were considering the move as a way to achieve economies of scale and expand services. This is the highest figure ever recorded in the survey’s 10-year history. Around 60 per cent of respondents are in fact expecting their turnover for the year to increase, while 25 per cent forecast a decrease. “It’s encouraging to see that businesses are looking ahead at cape…