A.P. Moller–Maersk Acquires Pilot Freight Services

A.P. Moller Holding to Acquire Maersk Supply Service

March 20, 2023

Transportation

A.P. Moller Holding has entered into an agreement to acquire Maersk Supply Service from A.P. Moller – Maersk. The acquisition aims to reposition Maersk Supply Service from primarily servicing oil & gas toward becoming a leading offshore marine company for the offshore wind and renewable energy market; the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and expected to close in Q2 2023.

Pilot Freight Services Acquires American Linehaul Corporation

July 30, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Pilot Freight Services entered an asset purchase agreement with American Linehaul Corporation on July 30, 2021 to expand its middle‑mile expedited LTL capabilities. The deal—supported by Pilot’s backers ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)—will keep ALC operating as a separate, neutral linehaul provider with founders Enzo and Beth Vartuli and their team remaining in leadership roles.

Pilot Freight Services Acquires Kansas City Franchise

April 1, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Pilot Freight Services (backed by ATL Partners and BCI) has acquired the company's Kansas City franchise, integrating the station and its employees into Pilot's corporate organization effective April 1, 2021. The acquisition expands Pilot's operational control of its nationwide network and follows a multi-year roll-up in which Pilot has acquired numerous franchise locations.

Pilot Freight Services Acquires Metro New York Franchise

November 4, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Pilot Freight Services, a Glen Mills, Pennsylvania–based transportation and logistics provider backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), acquired the Metro New York franchise effective November 1, 2020. The franchise and its employees will be integrated into Pilot to increase the company’s operational control and capacity in the high-volume Metro New York inbound and last-mile market, expanding its heavy/bulky and white-glove delivery capabilities.

A.P. Moller - Maersk Acquires Performance Team

February 20, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

A.P. Moller - Maersk has agreed to acquire El Segundo, California-based logistics provider Performance Team for $545 million, with the deal expected to close by April 1, 2020. The acquisition expands Maersk's North American warehousing, fulfillment and inland transportation capabilities, adding significant warehouse footprint and e-commerce fulfillment capacity to its end-to-end supply chain offering.

Pilot Freight Services Acquires Manna Freight Systems

July 18, 2018

Logistics & Distribution

Pilot Freight Services has acquired Manna Freight Systems, a Mendota Heights, Minnesota-based final-mile logistics provider, to expand its last-mile and heavy/hard-to-handle (H3D) delivery capabilities, particularly for furniture and appliances. The deal brings Manna's team and technology into Pilot's operations and increases Pilot's domestic footprint and service offering; financial terms were not disclosed.