Tracked deals
903
903 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Top Logistics & Distribution Acquirers (2005-2026)
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
699 strategic · 454 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
159 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Cold-chain and temperature-controlled logistics appear repeatedly, including OB Streem acquiring Med Frigo (Greece) and RealCold acquiring SCL Cold Chain (Texas), with pharmaceutical and chain-of-custody capabilities emphasized in the latter.
- Network expansion through transportation + logistics infrastructure shows up in intermodal/terminal and forwarding capabilities, including InfraRed Capital Partners with Rail Modal Group (RMG) and PLS Logistics Services with international forwarding capabilities after acquiring The AGL Group.
- Time-critical distribution and last-mile performance are a recurring theme, such as NPD Logistics acquiring Urban Direct for 10:30 a.m. next-day delivery in New York.
- Distribution footprint scaling is also common in warehouse-driven strategies, including RBW Logistics’ carve-out and acquisition of warehouse businesses tied to World Distribution Services (WDS) and Pacific Cascade Distribution (PCD).
- Buyers vary by deal type: private equity platforms (Argosy Private Equity, LongueVue Capital via RBW), infrastructure/logistics strategics (CMA CGM Group / CEVA Logistics), and dedicated operators (RealCold, NPD Logistics) all feature in the set of deals shown.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dade | 29 | Leading independent distributor of foodservice packaging,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Customs Support Group | 12 | Pan-European customs broker and trade solutions provider ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Radiant Logistics, Inc. | 12 | Publicly traded third-party logistics company providing t... | Strategic |
| Audax Private Equity | 11 | Alternative investment manager that backs middle-market p... | PE |
| Castik Capital | 11 | European private equity firm focused on consolidating fra... | PE |
| H.I.G. Capital | 11 | Global alternative asset investment firm providing debt a... | PE |
| 48forty Solutions | 10 | North American pallet management services provider offeri... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Wind Point Partners | 9 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in consumer, ... | PE |
| Lineage Logistics | 8 | Global temperature‑controlled industrial REIT and integra... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Pilot Freight Services | 8 | Global transportation and logistics services provider off... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Logistics & Distribution by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Centre Partners, Altivare Capital Partners
- Target
- Navajo Expedited
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Centre Partners and Altivare Capital Partners announced the completion of their acquisition of Navajo Expedited, a technology-enabled freight logistics services provider headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. The deal supports expanded shipper relationships and continued investment in Expedited’s proprietary driver-vetting, pricing automation, and fraud-prevention technology, alongside plans for complementary acquisitions.
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September 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Spartan Logistics
- Target
- Allen Logistics
- Seller
- Southward family
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Spartan Logistics, a family-owned third-party logistics provider, acquired Allen Logistics, a warehousing business supporting customers in Whitehouse, Ohio. The acquisition became effective September 1, 2026 and adds 100,000 SF of warehousing capacity to Spartan’s Toledo-area operations.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- DHL Global Forwarding
- Target
- Aero Cargas S.A.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Uruguay
- Type
- Buyout
DHL Global Forwarding, part of DHL Group, has acquired Aero Cargas S.A., a Uruguay-based logistics and freight forwarding company. The deal establishes DHL Global Forwarding’s first direct operation in Uruguay and expands its Latin America presence and logistics capabilities, particularly in life sciences and healthcare, free trade zone logistics, and industrial project forwarding.
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September 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Imperative Logistics
- Target
- RM Customhouse Brokers
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Imperative Logistics has joined forces with RM Customhouse Brokers to expand its U.S.-Mexico customs brokerage and cross-border logistics capabilities. The addition strengthens Imperative’s customs compliance expertise and adds RM’s longstanding customs brokerage and bonded warehousing operations in the El Paso area.
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August 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Edison Partners, Venture53, Origin Ventures, Salt VC, SpringTime Ventures, Sky VC (formerly JetBlue Ventures), Tandem Ventures
- Target
- ClearJet
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
ClearJet raised a $25 million growth equity round led by Edison Partners, with participation from Venture53, Origin Ventures, Salt VC, and SpringTime Ventures. The investment will support ClearJet’s expansion across its network of 95 U.S. airports and further development of its AI-powered logistics platform for faster, lower-cost parcel delivery.
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Gravity Capital Buys Out Kingstone/VZB Joint Venture Stake in Grand Metropolitan Hotels Holding B.V.August 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Gravity Capital, Gravity Capital Limited, Gravity Capital Hospitality (formerly operating name after change)
- Target
- Grand Metropolitan Hotels Holding B.V., Kingstone Capital UAE (investment entity referenced as acquirer vehicle)
- Seller
- Kingstone Capital AG Switzerland, Versorgungswerk der Zahnärzte Berlin (VZB)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Divestiture
Gravity Capital (via its UAE acquisition) completed the separation of the former joint venture with Versorgungswerk der Zahnärzte Berlin (VZB). As of 30 June 2026, Gravity Capital became the new shareholder by indirectly acquiring the 70.3% stake in Grand Metropolitan Hotels Holding B.V., ending the prior joint-venture structure.
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- Buyer
- InfraRed Capital Partners
- Target
- Rail Modal Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
InfraRed Capital Partners’ value-add fund acquired a majority stake in Rail Modal Group (RMG), an American platform of inland intermodal rail terminals and export logistics. The investment is intended to support RMG’s next phase of growth, including expanding capacity and resilience, broadening service capabilities, and developing additional terminal locations.
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July 27, 2026
- Buyer
- NPD Logistics
- Target
- Urban Direct
- Seller
- Scott Kauffman (Founder, Urban Direct)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
NPD Logistics, a national logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has completed its acquisition of Urban Direct, a New York City-based Priority Overnight shipping company specializing in 10:30 a.m. next-day delivery. Urban Direct is being fully integrated into NPD Logistics, adding time-critical delivery capability and strengthening NPD’s presence in dense metropolitan markets.
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July 13, 2026
- Buyer
- OB Streem, H.I.G. Capital
- Target
- Med Frigo S.A.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Greece
- Type
- Addon
OB Streem, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, completed its acquisition of Med Frigo, a European provider of temperature-controlled transportation and logistics services. The deal expands OB Streem’s cold-chain capabilities and geographic footprint, particularly across key European trade corridors in Southeast Europe.
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July 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Prospect Capital Corporation
- Target
- ShipOffers
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) and an affiliate provided first lien senior secured term loan and an equity-linked investment in ShipOffers. The funding supports ShipOffers’ continued growth in people, technology, and facilities as it expands fulfillment operations across the United States and Europe.
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- Buyer
- Argosy Private Equity
- Target
- K&L Freight Management
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Argosy Private Equity acquired a controlling interest in asset-light third-party logistics provider K&L Freight Management. K&L serves time-sensitive, mission-critical freight needs across industries including food and beverage, life sciences, and energy, and will scale its platform with senior management continuing to invest alongside Argosy.
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July 6, 2026
- Buyer
- CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics
- Target
- FedEx Supply Chain
- Seller
- FedEx Corp.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CMA CGM Group agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain, FedEx’s third-party logistics subsidiary, for an enterprise value of $1.4 billion. The deal will be integrated into CMA CGM’s logistics subsidiary, CEVA Logistics, nearly tripling CEVA’s North American contract logistics operations and expanding the combined footprint to about 150 warehouses and ~20,000 employees across 240+ locations.
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July 2, 2026
- Buyer
- QuickBox Fulfillment Services, Motivational Fulfillment and Logistics Services
- Target
- QuickBox Fulfillment Services, Motivational Fulfillment and Logistics Services
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
QuickBox Fulfillment Services and Motivational Fulfillment and Logistics Services announced a strategic merger to combine their eCommerce logistics and third-party fulfillment capabilities for multichannel and high-growth brands. The combined 3PL will bring 3.1 million square feet of warehouse space across seven U.S. regions, expanding end-to-end fulfillment services and shipping optimization while maintaining high-touch service quality.
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June 25, 2026
- Buyer
- PLS Logistics Services
- Target
- The AGL Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PLS Logistics Services (PLS) announced the acquisition of The AGL Group, an international freight forwarder and supply chain company based in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The deal expands PLS’s non-asset-based service portfolio by adding international forwarding capabilities such as drayage, ocean freight, and customs brokerage.
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June 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Quad-C Management, Inc.
- Target
- Armstrong Transport Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Quad-C Management, Inc. announced an investment in Armstrong Transport Group, a logistics platform providing truckload, LTL, and cross-border brokerage through an independent agent network across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Terms were not disclosed, and Armstrong’s executive management team will remain in place with significant ownership to reinvest and accelerate growth, including via strategic acquisitions.
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June 16, 2026
- Buyer
- RBW Logistics, LongueVue Capital
- Target
- World Distribution Services (WDS), Pacific Cascade Distribution (PCD), World Distribution Services (WDS) warehouse business, Pacific Cascade Distribution (PCD) warehouse business, World Group (warehouse business carve-out)
- Seller
- World Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
RBW Logistics, a portfolio company of LongueVue Capital, completed a strategic carve-out acquiring the warehouse business of World Group, including World Distribution Services (WDS) and Pacific Cascade Distribution (PCD). The acquisition expands RBW’s national footprint with additional key locations and increased capacity at its Savannah campus to provide customers with greater network flexibility and scalable distribution solutions.
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May 27, 2026
- Buyer
- RealCold
- Target
- SCL Cold Chain
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RealCold announced it has acquired SCL Cold Chain, a Dallas-based temperature-controlled logistics provider with specialized expertise in pharmaceutical cold-chain logistics. The deal expands RealCold’s platform into chain-of-custody pharmaceutical logistics, adding CEIV Pharma certification, continuous temperature monitoring, and FDA-registered, bonded facilities.
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- Buyer
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Target
- World Freight Company (WFC)
- Seller
- PAI Partners, EQT
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- France
- Type
- Buyout
Brookfield Asset Management (through its private equity business) has agreed to acquire World Freight Company (WFC), a global air cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA), for an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion. The sellers, PAI Partners and EQT, are exiting their investment after supporting WFC’s transformation via organic growth, 20 acquisitions, and technology/digital expansion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026.
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- Buyer
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), Blackstone
- Target
- Proudreed
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Île-de-France, France
- Type
- Growth capital
CPP Investments announced a €400 million co-investment in Proudreed, one of France’s largest last-mile urban logistics platforms, alongside funds managed by Blackstone. The investment provides CPP Investments with a significant minority interest as the platform scales its multi-let logistics and light industrial portfolio across France.
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May 7, 2026
- Buyer
- EQT, EQT's Active Core Infrastructure fund (EQT)
- Target
- 12 cold storage facilities contributed by Americold to the North American cold storage joint venture
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Americold Realty Trust will contribute 12 cold storage facilities into a new North American joint venture valued at more than $1.3 billion. EQT’s Active Core Infrastructure fund will acquire a 70% interest, while Americold retains 30% and serves as day-to-day manager; Americold expects about $1.1 billion in net cash proceeds to repay outstanding debt.
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April 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Phillips Pet Food, Axar Capital Management, Gordon Brothers
- Target
- Central Pet
- Seller
- Central Garden & Pet Co.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Phillips Pet Food (owned by Axar Capital Management) acquired Central Garden & Pet Co.’s pet distribution arm, Central Pet. Gordon Brothers provided $175 million of strategic financing as an integrated asset-based lending facility with a RILO tranche, and will serve as integration agent with real estate and inventory optimization support.
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April 3, 2026
- Buyer
- TTNM Management Acquisition Ltd.
- Target
- Titanium Transportation Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Titanium Transportation Group completed a management-led take-private transaction, closing its sale to TTNM Management Acquisition Ltd. The deal values Titanium at $2.22 per share and transferred ownership on March 31, with Titanium preparing to exit public markets and be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange.
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March 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Alliance Solution Group, Novacap
- Target
- Stryder Distribution
- Seller
- Stryder Group of Companies
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Alliance Solution Group, a Novacap portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Stryder Distribution, a division of Stryder Group of Companies, which provides warehousing and repacking services in Western Canada. The deal expands Alliance’s national warehousing and repacking platform across British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario, creating a combined network of over 1.9 million square feet of capacity.
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March 19, 2026
- Buyer
- GMS Inc., GMS Southeast
- Target
- Above Interior Distributors, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GMS Inc. agreed to acquire Above Interior Distributors, Inc., a South Florida supplier of specialty acoustical products, ceilings, and related building materials. The deal is intended to strengthen GMS’s distribution footprint and expand its specialty acoustical and ceiling offerings across the region, with Above Interior continuing to operate under its existing brand.
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March 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Allstates WorldCargo
- Target
- ELITeXPO
- Seller
- David Mihalik (Founder of ELITeXPO)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Allstates WorldCargo, based in Orlando, Florida, announced its acquisition of ELITeXPO, a Chicago-area tradeshow logistics provider. ELITeXPO will continue to operate as a dedicated tradeshow logistics organization while strengthening Allstates WorldCargo’s end-to-end capabilities across the tradeshow lifecycle.
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- Buyer
- Trimlite
- Target
- Harris Door & Millwork LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Trimlite, a platform company backed by Wynnchurch Capital, acquired Harris Door & Millwork, a value-added door distributor serving customers in the Southeast. The JIAN Group advised Harris Door & Millwork in the transaction, and Harris leadership (Scotty Harris Jr. and Devon Miller) will provide continuity post-close while remaining shareholders.
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- Buyer
- Fura
- Target
- Barton Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fura, an AI-powered logistics platform, announced the acquisition of Barton Logistics to expand its network of operator-led freight brokerages and shipper relationships across North America. Barton Logistics will operate on Fura’s technology platform, gaining access to AI-enabled carrier sourcing, automated pricing, and real-time shipment visibility.
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- Buyer
- Waterland Private Equity
- Target
- Palletways
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Waterland Private Equity has entered a strategic partnership and acquired a majority stake in Palletways, Europe’s palletised freight distribution network. The investment is intended to accelerate Palletways’ European expansion and operational excellence, including further investment in technology, infrastructure, and customer experience.
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March 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Postmedia Network Inc.
- Target
- Accelerate360 Canada Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Postmedia Network Inc. announced it has acquired Accelerate360 Canada Inc., a wholesale distribution and merchandising provider serving customers across Canada. The deal is intended to diversify Postmedia’s business model and expand its distribution/logistics capabilities from coast to coast.
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February 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Office Movers Express (OMX)
- Target
- Hoffberger Moving Services, Re-form
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Office Movers Express (OMX) has acquired two Baltimore-based firms — Hoffberger Moving Services and Re-form — more than doubling OMX's size and expanding its moving, storage and used office furniture capabilities across the Baltimore–Washington corridor. The deal brings healthcare and laboratory relocation expertise and an established office-furniture resale/refurbishing and inventory-management capability into OMX's Beltsville-based corporate platform while maintaining current Baltimore staffing.
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February 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Argosy Private Equity, Diverse Logistics
- Target
- Diverse Logistics, Pulse Final Mile
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile, both portfolio companies of Argosy Private Equity, have completed a merger to form a national, non-asset-based final-mile logistics platform focused on big-and-bulky white-glove delivery and installation. The combined company supports over 850 third-party contract carriers operating from 111 customer distribution centers and runs 15 warehousing/cross-dock facilities to serve retailers and OEMs across the United States.
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February 19, 2026
- Buyer
- PX Holdings Inc., Pure Freight Lines Ltd.
- Target
- Freight Exchange of North America
- Seller
- Redwood Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PX Holdings Inc. (parent of Pure Freight Lines) has acquired Freight Exchange of North America from Redwood Logistics and announced an expanded strategic partnership with Redwood. The deal adds asset-backed capacity and operational density to Pure Freight while enabling Redwood to continue providing 4PL orchestration and managed transportation services across Midwest and U.S.–Mexico border lanes.
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February 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Macquarie Asset Management (led consortium), Co-investors (unspecified within consortium)
- Target
- Qube Holdings Limited
- Seller
- Qube shareholders (excluding UniSuper)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Australia
- Type
- Buyout
Qube Holdings Limited has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed with a consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management to acquire 100% of Qube’s shares via a scheme of arrangement valued at approximately A$11.7 billion. Under the terms, Qube shareholders (other than UniSuper) will receive A$5.20 in cash per share, while UniSuper’s 15.07% stake will be transferred into an equivalent holding structure within the consortium.
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February 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Tenet
- Target
- Pallet (TMS business)
- Seller
- Pallet
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Tenet has acquired Pallet’s Transportation Management System (TMS) business and used the technology to launch a unified operating system for cartage, courier, and expedited carriers. Pallet shifted its focus to AI agents for logistics and divested the TMS business to Tenet, which will integrate dispatch, warehouse, driver app, invoicing and line-haul capabilities into its platform.
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- Buyer
- KJM Capital
- Target
- Brilliant Fulfillment
- Seller
- Commerce Street Capital
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KJM Capital, a middle-market private equity firm based in Orlando, is acquiring Brilliant Fulfillment (BFF), a Dallas-based logistics and fulfillment provider focused on climate-controlled warehousing for D2C and B2B customers. The transaction was announced as a sale of CSC’s client, Brilliant Fulfillment, to support the company’s next phase of growth following expansion into a Grapevine, Texas facility.
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February 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Advent International, FedEx, A&R Investments, PPF Group
- Target
- InPost
- Seller
- PPF Group (tendering its entire stake and rolling part into the consortium), A&R Investments (expected to roll over its shareholding in full)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Poland
- Type
- Buyout
InPost has agreed to a conditional, recommended all-cash take-private offer valuing the company at about €7.8 billion. The consortium—Advent International, FedEx (via a wholly owned subsidiary), A&R Investments (founded by InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska), and PPF Group—plans to launch an offer for all shares, with expected closing in the second half of 2026.
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February 9, 2026
- Buyer
- GOFO
- Target
- CIRRO E-Commerce
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GOFO, a technology-driven last-mile logistics provider, completed its acquisition of CIRRO E-Commerce, a global e-commerce logistics solutions provider. The deal combines CIRRO’s U.S. market expertise and e-commerce integrations with GOFO’s nationwide last-mile delivery network to improve the end-to-end delivery experience for U.S. merchants.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- ShipTime Canada Inc., Paid, Inc.
- Target
- Warehowz, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Addon
ShipTime Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Paid, Inc., acquired an 80% ownership stake in Warehowz, an on-demand warehousing and fulfillment marketplace. The deal brings Warehowz’s 2,500+ North American warehouse network into ShipTime’s logistics technology ecosystem to expand U.S. and enterprise capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Callbox Logistics
- Target
- JMC Global Concierge Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Callbox Logistics has completed a majority acquisition of JMC Global Concierge Logistics, combining Callbox's project-based FF&E logistics and installation capabilities with JMC's freight forwarding, warehousing and concierge logistics services. The transaction creates a more diversified logistics and supply chain platform headquartered in Texas, positioning the combined business to expand into additional U.S. markets and deepen recurring/programmatic customer relationships.
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February 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Allstates WorldCargo
- Target
- Promptus, LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Allstates WorldCargo has acquired Promptus, LLC, a South Florida–based customs broker and 3PL, adding an in-house customs brokerage division to its service offering. The acquisition strengthens Allstates' Miami presence (a key Latin America gateway) and integrates Promptus' team to provide customs clearance, tariff classification and regulatory compliance alongside Allstates' freight services.
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February 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Shipfusion
- Target
- Boxtrot LLC
- Seller
- Isaac Lichter (founder of Boxtrot)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Shipfusion, a national e-commerce fulfillment provider, has completed the acquisition of Chicago-based Boxtrot LLC and integrated Boxtrot merchants into Shipfusion’s North American warehouse network. The deal expands Shipfusion’s capacity and capabilities to support high-volume DTC and omnichannel brands, contributing to a record year of growth for Shipfusion.
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January 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Rinchem Company, LLC, Stonepeak
- Target
- Dupré Logistics, L.L.C.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Addon
Rinchem Company, LLC has announced a combination with Dupré Logistics, L.L.C., bringing Dupré’s regional transportation, private fleet and capacity brokerage capabilities into Rinchem’s global chemical and gas logistics platform. The transaction is accompanied by a new-money financing package that includes approximately $100 million of lender investment and amendments to Rinchem’s existing credit facilities; financial terms for the combination were not disclosed.
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January 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Oceanus Family Office, Caelus Global Strategy Fund SPC
- Target
- Smart Minds Holdings Limited, Times Express Limited (TEX), H2N Limited
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Growth capital
Smart Kreate Group (SKG) was formed through transactions completed in August 2025 by combining Smart Minds Holdings Limited, Times Express Limited (TEX), and H2N Limited, and is backed by Oceanus Family Office and Caelus Global Strategy Fund SPC. The Hong Kong–headquartered cloud logistics and SaaS group plans to scale into the U.S. market, pursue a Nasdaq listing, and accelerate growth via AI-powered logistics SaaS and expanded global operations.
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January 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Vector
- Target
- YardView
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Addon
Vector has acquired YardView, a yard management and dock visibility provider, to integrate YardView’s real-time yard tracking with Vector’s e-BOL and workflow platform. The deal — enabled through Vector’s partnership with BVP Forge — aims to close visibility gaps during custody transfers, expand capabilities across gate/yard/dock/document workflows, and retain YardView leadership in advisory and operational roles.
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January 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Diligent Robotics
- Target
- Serve Robotics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Diligent Robotics has acquired Serve Robotics for an undisclosed amount, bringing Serve's autonomous last-mile delivery technology into Diligent's portfolio. The deal is intended to expand Diligent's capabilities in autonomous mobile robotics and accelerate deployment of delivery solutions across new end markets.
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- Buyer
- D&H Distributing
- Target
- Fulfillment.com (FDC)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
D&H Distributing announced it is expanding its SCALE third-party logistics and supply chain services division through the acquisition of Fulfillment.com (FDC), a global eCommerce fulfillment provider. The deal is intended to combine Fulfillment.com’s technology and international reach with SCALE’s operational capabilities to accelerate omni-channel and cross-border growth for B2B and B2C partners.
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January 19, 2026
- Buyer
- The Access Group
- Target
- MaxOptra
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
The Access Group has acquired MaxOptra, a London-based cloud route optimisation and delivery management platform, for an undisclosed sum. MaxOptra serves 450+ fleets and optimises 6,000+ vehicles across multiple sectors; the purchase expands Access's ERP Specialised (Supply Chain & Logistics) portfolio by adding route-planning, telematics integrations, and delivery execution capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Assurant, Inc.
- Target
- RL Circular Operations
- Seller
- TIC Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Victoria, Australia
- Type
- Divestiture
Assurant, Inc. has acquired RL Circular Operations (formerly TIC Reverse Logistics), the reverse logistics division of TIC Group, to expand its post-purchase and circular-economy capabilities across the Asia‑Pacific region. The deal brings regional returns management, device lifecycle and asset recovery operations in Australia and New Zealand into Assurant's Connected Living platform to strengthen APAC presence and sustainability-focused services.
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January 15, 2026
- Buyer
- UOVO: Art, Fashion, Wine
- Target
- Vault Fine Art Services
- Seller
- Robert Boland and partners
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UOVO: Art, Fashion, Wine has acquired Vault Fine Art Services, a Central Texas fine art storage and services provider, expanding UOVO's national network and establishing a permanent presence in the Austin–San Antonio region. The deal brings Vault's climate-controlled storage, packing/crating, transportation, installation, and collections management capabilities into UOVO's platform, giving regional clients access to UOVO's national shuttle network, proprietary client portal, and international shipping services.
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January 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Antares Capital, KKR, Investment funds/accounts managed by the company's lenders
- Target
- 48forty Solutions
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
48forty Solutions completed a financial restructuring that reduces its debt by over 80% and injects $75 million of new capital. Investment funds and accounts managed by the company's lenders — including Antares and KKR — will become majority equity holders; the deal coincides with CEO Mike Hachtman's retirement and the appointment of Dave Russell as Interim CEO.
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What parts of logistics are most targeted in these acquisitions?
The page highlights acquisitions focused on intermodal and export logistics, cold-chain/temperature-controlled transportation (including pharmaceutical logistics), freight forwarding, third-party logistics (3PL), and fulfillment/time-sensitive delivery.
Which regions show up most often in the listed deals?
The most consistently represented geographies are the United States, with additional activity across Canada and Europe (including Greece).
Do these deals include warehouse and distribution footprint expansion?
Yes. Several transactions emphasize scaling distribution networks and warehouse capacity, including RBW Logistics’ warehouse business carve-out and acquisitions tied to WDS and PCD, as well as fulfillment/contract logistics expansion themes.
Are larger strategic buyers represented, or is activity limited to private equity?
Larger strategics are represented alongside private equity. For example, CMA CGM Group (with CEVA Logistics) appears, alongside PE-backed buyers such as Argosy Private Equity and LongueVue Capital via RBW Logistics.
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