Russell A. Farrow (U.S.) Inc. Acquires DJ Powers Co. Inc.

BDP International Acquires DJS International

April 6, 2021

Transportation

BDP International, a privately held global logistics and transportation company headquartered in Philadelphia, has acquired DJS International, a Dallas-based customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm. The acquisition expands BDP's US import and trade compliance capabilities and extends its inbound logistics presence in the U.S. Gulf region, with DJS operating as a subsidiary of BDP.

OIA Global Acquires JF Moran

April 1, 2025

Transportation

OIA Global has acquired JF Moran, a U.S.-based customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm, to strengthen its North American customs compliance and trade expertise. The deal expands OIA's footprint and capabilities in customs brokerage, foreign-trade-zone services, and regulatory trade compliance across key end markets including retail, energy and automotive.

Maritime Partners Acquires J. Russell Flowers Portfolio

December 1, 2021

Transportation

Maritime Partners, through its managed funds, acquired a diversified portfolio of over 1,000 marine vessels operating on bareboat charter from J. Russell Flowers, Inc. The deal grows Maritime Partners' fleet to roughly 1,600 vessels (estimated fair market value ~$1.2bn), making it the largest lessor of marine equipment in the United States.

Forward Air Acquires J&P Hall Express

April 28, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Forward Air Corporation agreed to acquire the assets of J&P Hall Express, a privately held expedited transportation provider headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The asset purchase (expected to close in May 2021) expands Forward Air's LTL pickup-and-delivery footprint in southern Georgia and northern Florida, adding approximately $15.8 million in annual revenue, ~70 trucks and about 110 employees.

Jones Logistics (Jones Capital) Acquires Volume Freight

February 28, 2020

Transportation

Jones Capital's portfolio company Jones Logistics has acquired Volume Freight, a family-owned logistics and transport company based in Columbus, Mississippi. The deal is the first add-on for Jones Logistics and brings approximately 80 employees to the platform as Jones looks to expand its service offering and technology capabilities in transportation and freight brokerage.

NWI Enterprises (Harbour Group) Acquires RailFX

March 4, 2019

Building Products

NWI Enterprises, a Harbour Group company, has acquired RailFX, a Tacoma-based manufacturer of specialty aluminum railing systems. The acquisition combines RailFX's branded railing products with NWI's Ultra-Tec infill offering to create a single-vendor railing solution for the lumber and building materials channel; terms were not disclosed.