Wagner Logistics Acquires Dawson Logistics' Contract Division

Wagner Logistics Acquires Fulcrum Logistics

December 14, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Wagner Logistics, a North Kansas City-based third‑party logistics provider, has acquired Fulcrum Logistics, Inc., a Portland, Oregon regional warehousing specialist focused on food and beverage storage and handling. Fulcrum will operate as a division of Wagner, expanding Wagner's capabilities and customer relationships in the food and beverage sector.

LongueVue Capital Invests in Wagner Logistics

December 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

LongueVue Capital, a New Orleans-based private equity firm, has recapitalized Wagner Logistics and provided growth capital to support the 3PL's continued expansion. Wagner Logistics, headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri, operates 24 facilities across 13 states with over 7 million square feet of warehouse space and 650+ employees, serving customers across industries including aerospace & defense, automotive and direct-to-consumer.

Vanderlande to Acquire Siemens Logistics from Siemens

October 31, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Dutch logistics automation specialist Vanderlande has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics from German technology company Siemens. The deal — approved by the management and supervisory boards (including Vanderlande’s parent Toyota Industries Corporation) and subject to regulatory approvals — will expand Vanderlande’s airport baggage, cargo handling and digital solutions capabilities and is expected to close next year.

Wellington Group of Companies Acquires Contract Express

June 28, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Canada-based Wellington Group of Companies has acquired Contract Express, expanding Wellington's brokerage, truckload and LTL services across the U.S. and Canada. Terms were not disclosed; Wellington said it will preserve Contract Express's brand and operations while adding buying power and support from the larger group.

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).

Ryder System Acquires Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System

October 27, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Ryder System, Inc. has acquired all outstanding equity of Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System, a Woodridge, Illinois–based 3PL that operates 17 multi-client and dedicated warehouses totaling about seven million square feet and a company-owned truck fleet. The acquisition, completed Nov. 1, 2021, expands Ryder's multi-client warehousing capability in the Chicago distribution hub and is expected to add roughly $135 million of annual revenue in 2022.