Sheer Logistics Acquires CargoBarn

ShipHero Acquires Cargo Cove Fulfillment

October 22, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

ShipHero has acquired Cargo Cove Fulfillment, a Jacksonville, Florida-based full-service e-commerce logistics and fulfillment provider. The deal integrates Cargo Cove's fulfillment, picking/packing, inventory management and returns services (which serve over 50 e-commerce brands and have shipped over one million orders) into ShipHero's fulfillment network to expand its southeastern U.S. footprint and strengthen its fulfillment capabilities following a $50 million financing round.

BlueGrace Logistics Acquires FreightCenter

January 7, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

BlueGrace Logistics, a PE-backed third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has acquired FreightCenter, a 26-year-old online transportation solutions provider. The deal will integrate FreightCenter's customers and online freight capabilities with BlueGrace's BlueShip TMS, carrier network and managed logistics services while FreightCenter continues to operate under its existing brand.

Buske Logistics Acquires Strategic Warehousing

June 2, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Buske Logistics, a portfolio company of Fourshore Partners, has acquired Strategic Warehousing, LLC, a contract logistics provider based in Eagan, Minnesota. The add-on expands Buske's food-and-beverage warehousing capabilities—particularly in confectionery—and grows its network in the Twin Cities with three sites totaling 225,000 square feet.

Trinity Logistics Acquires Granite Logistics

January 5, 2026

Logistics & Distribution

Trinity Logistics has completed the full acquisition of Granite Logistics, bringing the longtime freight agent partner into its organization and adding two Regional Service Centers in Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The deal brings approximately 135 team members into Trinity and expands its specialized capabilities in flatbed, over-dimensional, and heavy-haul freight across the Upper Midwest.

SecurCapital Corp Acquires BIG Logistics, LLC

April 27, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

SecurCapital Corp. has acquired BIG Logistics, LLC, a Texas-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider with temperature-controlled pharmaceutical warehousing, fulfillment, and freight forwarding services. BIG Logistics will operate as a SecurCapital portfolio company and logistics platform to pursue targeted acquisitions, expand cold-chain and pharma capabilities, and grow its domestic and international services.

PLS Logistics Services Acquires D&L Transport

September 20, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

PLS Logistics Services, a technology-driven third-party logistics provider based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has acquired D&L Transport, a freight brokerage headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. D&L will operate as an independent subsidiary with Brian DeFrain remaining president, and PLS expects the transaction to increase its annual revenue run rate to $950 million (with a projected ~$1.2 billion in 2022).