Absolutely Acquires Go-Betweens Couriers Ltd

Wellington Group of Companies Acquires Contract Express

June 28, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Canada-based Wellington Group of Companies has acquired Contract Express, expanding Wellington's brokerage, truckload and LTL services across the U.S. and Canada. Terms were not disclosed; Wellington said it will preserve Contract Express's brand and operations while adding buying power and support from the larger group.

Kinetic–Globalvia Consortium to Acquire Go‑Ahead Group for $789M

June 14, 2022

Transportation

A consortium of Australian bus operator Kinetic and Spanish infrastructure group Globalvia has agreed to acquire UK transport operator Go‑Ahead Group for $789 million (£647.7m). Go‑Ahead shareholders will receive 1,500 pence per share (1,450p cash plus a 50p special dividend); the buyers formed a new acquisition vehicle (Bidco) and expect the deal to close in October 2022, committing to invest in decarbonisation and digitalisation of Go‑Ahead's operations.

EQT Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Parcel2Go

June 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

EQT Private Equity's Mid Market Europe fund has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Parcel2Go from Mayfair Equity Partners, with Parcel2Go management remaining minority owners and continuing to lead the business. The investment will support accelerated growth, product and platform investment, and international expansion—organically and via M&A—while leveraging EQT's digital and sector expertise.

Package Express Acquires Guaranteed Express and Central Delivery Systems

March 23, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Package Express, LLC acquired Dallas-based Guaranteed Express, Inc. and Houston-based Central Delivery Systems, LLC and will combine the businesses under the Package Express brand. The transactions expand Package Express’s expedited same-day and last-mile delivery footprint across the Texas market and support investment in dispatch technology and automation.

Adenia Partners Acquires The Courier Guy

March 4, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Adenia Partners, through its Adenia Capital (V) LP vehicle and alongside co-investors DEG, Proparco and South Suez, has acquired 100% of The Courier Guy, a leading last-mile delivery and express parcel (CEP) provider in South Africa. The transaction is financed with debt from RMB and supported by advisors including PwC (financial/tax), Webber Wentzel (legal) and EY (ESG); Adenia said the deal positions the business to capture strong e‑commerce-driven growth in the South African last‑mile market.

Givens Transportation Acquires Highways & Skyways of NC

August 1, 2023

Transportation

Givens Transportation, a family-owned logistics provider based in Chesapeake, Virginia, acquired Highways & Skyways of NC, a Greensboro-based full-service logistics management company. The transaction closed on August 1, 2023, with Generational Equity advising the seller; the acquisition expands Givens' regional footprint and warehousing/transportation capabilities along the I-85/I-40 corridor.