Tracked deals
914
914 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Tracked deals
914
914 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
708 strategic · 453 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
159 tracked deals announced in 2021.
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| 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) |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Distribution Solutions Group (DSG) announced a definitive agreement to acquire GradeEight Holdings, whose businesses include Winzer, a national MRO distributor, and FastServ Supply, an eight-location retail chain in Texas and Arkansas. GradeEight has approximately 190 associates, more than 270 franchisees, and about $110 million in annual sales; the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Constellation Cold Logistics acquired Impruv Logistics AS, adding a newly developed cold-storage facility near Porsgrunn with approximately 25,000 temperature-controlled pallet positions. The acquisition expands Constellation’s Norwegian capacity to approximately 90,000 pallet positions and adds local food-logistics expertise and customer relationships to its Nordic platform.
Capacity acquired a majority stake in UK-based Core Fulfilment, creating a cross-border fulfillment platform for consumer brands operating in both the U.S. and U.K. Core Fulfilment is based in Crewe, England, and provides e-commerce fulfillment services with established carrier relationships and warehouse operations.
TD SYNNEX entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BlueStar, a specialty technology distributor focused on AIDC, operational technology, mobility, RFID, point-of-sale, digital signage, networking, robotics, and security technologies. The combination is expected to expand the technology portfolio, specialized expertise, and resources available to customers and vendor partners; the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
ORS Nasco acquired Techniweld and PowerWeld, a North American wholesaler of welding products operating in Canada under the Techniweld brand and in the U.S. under PowerWeld. The acquisition expands ORS Nasco’s welding distribution presence across North America and complements its existing welding businesses.
TA Services acquired the assets and operations of Carmen Pacheco Transportation and Interload Forwarding to expand its U.S.-Mexico cross-border transportation, warehousing, and logistics capabilities. The acquisition strengthens TA Services’ presence in El Paso and Laredo, Texas, and is intended to integrate trucking assets and five warehouses to grow North American logistics services.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RXO in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion. The deal is expected to combine the companies’ transportation networks and capabilities, with closing anticipated in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory, shareholder and other customary approvals.
KKR has signed definitive agreements to make a majority investment in Cisternina Logistics Private Limited, an Indian bulk liquid and gas storage and logistics company. The investment supports Cisternina’s planned acquisition of the liquid storage terminal and rail business of Ganesh Benzoplast Limited (GBL), expected to serve as the platform’s anchor asset, and Cisternina’s further expansion across India.
CGS Partners acquired S&G Resources, a Medfield, Massachusetts-based supplier and distributor of hydrocolloids and specialty chemicals. The acquisition closed on September 30, 2026; the terms and selling parties were not disclosed.
Spartan Logistics, a family-owned third-party logistics provider headquartered in Columbus, acquired Allen Logistics in Whitehouse, Ohio. The transaction added 100,000 square feet of warehousing capacity and brought Spartan’s Northwest Ohio footprint to seven warehouse operations (about 950,000 square feet). The acquisition also included industrial real estate at 6245 Industrial Drive and took effect September 1, 2026.
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.
Distribution Solutions Group acquired American Fasteners Corp., a Miami-based distributor of fasteners, tools, construction supplies and other MRO products. The acquisition expands DSG’s customer base and South Florida presence, while extending its reach into export markets across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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.
Descartes Systems Group announced its acquisition of Tai, a provider of AI-powered transportation management solutions for freight brokers. The deal expands Descartes’ transportation management capabilities and adds Tai’s transportation, carrier, and shipment execution data to its Global Logistics Network.
JLL Partners completed its acquisition of Life Couriers, a Munich-based provider of time-critical healthcare and life sciences logistics, from an affiliate of AUCTUS Capital Partners. JLL plans to invest in the company’s people and operations and support its expansion into additional geographic markets; Bain Capital provided a €130 million credit facility to support the acquisition.
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.
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.
German logistics provider Dachser strengthened its North American air and sea freight forwarding footprint by buying a 10% minority share in Synergie Canada. The investment is intended to help Dachser expand outside Europe, leveraging Synergie Canada's capabilities and customer reach in transatlantic and transpacific freight routes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Find buyers actively acquiring logistics & distribution companies.
The deals focus on logistics and distribution services, including warehouse capacity additions, customs brokerage and cross-border logistics, cold-chain/temperature-controlled transportation, inland intermodal terminals, and freight or delivery networks.
The most detailed examples include U.S. states such as Florida, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and Tennessee, along with international locations including Uruguay, the Netherlands, and Greece.
Yes. For example, Centre Partners and Altivare Capital Partners cite proprietary driver-vetting, pricing automation, and fraud-prevention technology in the acquisition of Navajo Expedited.
Yes. The page includes operator-led transactions (e.g., DHL Global Forwarding, Spartan Logistics) and investment/financial buyers (e.g., InfraRed Capital Partners, Argosy Private Equity, and other recurring investment firms).