Metro Supply Chain Acquires UK-based Century Logistics Ltd

Nippon Express Holdings to Acquire Metro Supply Chain Group

April 24, 2026

Transportation

Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. (NX Group) has entered an agreement to acquire 100% of Metro Supply Chain Group Inc., a third-party logistics provider based in Montreal. The deal is valued at CAD 1.8 billion on an enterprise value basis, with potential earn-out payments of up to CAD 400 million tied to performance targets.

Nippon Express Holdings Acquires Metro Supply Chain Group for Up to CAD 2.2B

April 17, 2026

Transportation

Nippon Express Holdings (NX Group) agreed to acquire all shares of Metro Supply Chain Group Inc., a Montreal-headquartered third-party logistics (3PL) provider, in a deal valued at CAD 1.8 billion enterprise value plus potential earnout payments up to CAD 400 million. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals. NX Group expects the acquisition to expand its North American footprint and enhance end-to-end logistics capabilities while Metro keeps its Montreal HQ and management team.

Metro Supply Chain Acquires SCI Group

January 9, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Metro Supply Chain Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire SCI Group Inc. from Canada Post Corporation and Purolator Holdings Ltd., strengthening Metro's position as a leading North American strategic contract logistics provider. The acquisition adds new verticals and capabilities (including expanded e-commerce and sector coverage) to Metro's offering, and SCI's CEO Chris Galindo will remain with the combined entity.

Cathay Investments Acquires Mercian Logistics

April 12, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Cathay Investments has acquired Mercian Logistics, a Hereford-based logistics business that provides distribution, storage and fulfilment services across the UK and Europe. The purchase expands Cathay’s logistics portfolio alongside its existing subsidiaries (including Amethyst Group and Warehouse One) and is intended to strengthen the group’s end-to-end fulfilment and delivery capabilities.

Lineage Logistics Acquires MTC Logistics

March 9, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Lineage Logistics acquired MTC Logistics, a cold-chain provider operating four refrigerated facilities near key U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports (Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Mobile). The deal adds nearly 38 million cubic feet of capacity and over 113,000 pallet positions to Lineage's global temperature-controlled network; financial terms were not disclosed. MTC was a wholly owned subsidiary of Hoffberger Holdings, Inc.

Sun Capital Affiliate Acquires Century Distribution Systems

June 2, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

An affiliate of private equity firm Sun Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Century Distribution Systems, a global digital logistics provider offering supply chain management and freight forwarding services. Sun Capital said it will apply its corporate carve-out and operational expertise to drive performance and pursue strategic add-on opportunities to broaden Century's capabilities; terms were not disclosed.