Sitra Group Acquires Abbey Logistics Group from NorthEdge

Lineage Logistics Acquires Kloosterboer Group

October 7, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Lineage Logistics has completed the acquisition of the family‑owned Kloosterboer Group, a Netherlands‑based cold storage and temperature‑controlled logistics provider with ~900 employees and 11 facilities across Europe, Canada and South Africa. The deal expands Lineage's European footprint—adding locations in France and Germany—and enhances its value‑added and automation capabilities while reinforcing sustainability leadership.

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.

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.

Fracht AG Acquires Quality Freight Group (Ireland)

December 20, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Switzerland-headquartered Fracht AG has agreed to acquire the entire shareholding of Dublin-headquartered Quality Freight Group, including Quality Freight Ltd and its subsidiary units (Renewable Logistics, Quality Freight Belfast, Quality Port Logistics, Quality Freight Netherlands and Quality Freight Inland Container Depots). The deal brings Fracht expanded project-cargo, bulk-tank/container logistics and Irish/Benelux warehousing and depot capabilities and integrates Quality Freight’s local teams and facilities into Fracht’s global network.

ID Logistics Acquires GVT Transport & Logistics (Benelux)

December 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

ID Logistics has completed the acquisition of 100% of GVT Transport & Logistics, the transport and logistics division of GVT Group of Logistics, strengthening its Benelux footprint. GVT operates 12 sites (headquartered in Tilburg, Netherlands), employs more than 750 people, rents ~200,000 m² of warehouses and runs a fleet of 285 trucks, serving mainly international electronics and non-food retail customers.

Metro Supply Chain Acquires UK-based Century Logistics Ltd

March 1, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Canadian logistics operator Metro Supply Chain (via its UK division) acquired Century Logistics Ltd, a Suffolk-based third-party logistics provider that operates seven distribution sites. The deal expands Metro's UK and European footprint and broadens its warehousing, co-packing and e-commerce fulfillment capabilities for customers looking to scale into North America.