DP World (DP World Logistics FZE) Acquires Imperial Logistics Limited

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.

Imperative Logistics Group Acquires DTH Expeditors

February 12, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Imperative Logistics Group has acquired DTH Expeditors, a premium provider of next-flight-out and time-critical expedited logistics services based in the Atlanta area. DTH will be integrated into Imperative's ASAP Expediting offering to expand next-flight-out capabilities and strengthen service to healthcare, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing customers; DTH's CEO Mike Winslett will continue to lead the business.

International Logistics Group (ILG) Acquires Global Freight Solutions (GFS) from Phoenix Equity Partners

February 23, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

International Logistics Group Ltd (ILG), part of the Yusen Logistics/NYK group, has acquired Global Freight Solutions (GFS) from Phoenix Equity Partners. The deal will allow GFS to accelerate development of its Enterprise Carrier Management (ECM) platform and leverage Yusen/ILG's fulfilment and global logistics capabilities to provide expanded end-to-end B2B and B2C supply chain support.

DHL Supply Chain Acquires IDS Fulfillment

May 6, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

DHL Supply Chain, a unit of Deutsche Post, has acquired Indiana-based IDS Fulfillment to expand its U.S. warehousing and fulfillment network for small and midsize e-commerce customers. The deal (terms undisclosed) brings roughly 1.3 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space across three states and was agreed before recent tariff changes.

Advent International Acquires Significant Stake in Imperial Dade from Bain Capital

May 2, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in Imperial Dade, the leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, from Bain Capital Private Equity. Bain Capital will retain board governance and remain a significant investor alongside the Tillis family and Audax, while Imperial Dade will continue to be led by Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis; financial terms were not disclosed.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Imperial Dade from Audax Private Equity

June 1, 2019

Logistics & Distribution

Bain Capital Private Equity has completed the acquisition of Imperial Dade, a leading U.S. distributor of disposable foodservice and janitorial supplies, from Audax Private Equity. Imperial Dade's management (the Tillis family) and Audax will remain meaningful investors as Bain partners with management to accelerate the company's buy-and-build strategy and national expansion.