Vantage Corp Acquires 60% Interest in PJ Marine Shanghai Co., Ltd.

Vantage Corp Acquires PJ Marine Singapore; Expands Greater China Footprint

January 5, 2026

Transportation

Vantage Corp’s subsidiary completed the acquisition of PJ Marine Singapore Pte. Ltd. and is progressing to close related transactions in Greater China, including PJ Marine Shanghai Co., Ltd.; Vantage later completed a 60% acquisition of Peijun Marine Consultant Co., Limited. The deals are intended to jumpstart Vantage’s entry into the China/Greater China market and strengthen its petrochemicals and sale & purchase shipbroking capabilities.

Vantage Corp Acquires 60% of Peijun Marine Consultant Co., Limited

January 26, 2026

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Vantage Corp, through its wholly owned subsidiary Vantage (BVI) Corporation, completed the acquisition of a 60% interest in Hong Kong-based Peijun Marine Consultant Co., Limited. The majority stake is intended to strengthen Vantage's Greater China presence and enhance its petrochemicals and sales & purchase shipbroking capabilities as part of a planned tri-hub model across Asia.

Searchlight Capital Acquires Minority Stake in Synergy Marine Group

October 7, 2022

Transportation

Funds advised by Searchlight Capital Partners acquired a minority ownership stake in Synergy Marine Group, a Singapore-headquartered global ship manager. The investment will support Synergy's digitalization, capability expansion and continued growth across its ship management, crew management and marine services operations.

Vision Marine Technologies Acquires Nautical Ventures Group

June 23, 2025

Retail

Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) acquired Nautical Ventures Group, a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider operating nine retail locations. The acquisition gives Vision Marine direct retail and service distribution for its E-Motion high-voltage electric propulsion systems and expands the company's direct-to-consumer sales, installation, and aftermarket service capabilities.

Hapag-Lloyd Acquires Stake in J M Baxi Ports & Logistics from Bain Capital Private Equity Affiliate

January 25, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has acquired the stake in Indian maritime logistics provider J M Baxi Ports & Logistics from a Bain Capital Private Equity affiliate. The sale, whose financial terms were not disclosed, transfers ownership following Bain's two-year investment that expanded J M Baxi's port capacity and logistics footprint across India. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Fremman Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in VPS

June 22, 2021

Industrial Services

Fremman Capital has entered exclusive discussions to acquire a majority stake in VPS, a Rotterdam-headquartered marine fuel testing, inspection and advisory provider. Fremman said it will support VPS's management to expand its testing, data and ESG-focused advisory capabilities; debt financing for the intended transaction will be provided by Bridgepoint Credit and OLB.