Tracked deals
137
137 tracked deals across 2024.
Logistics & Distribution Acquisitions in 2024
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
118 strategic · 55 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
159 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
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 | 9 | Leading North American distributor of foodservice packagi... | Strategic |
| Radiant Logistics, Inc. | 5 | Publicly traded third-party logistics company providing t... | Strategic |
| Aurora Capital Partners | 2 | Los Angeles-based middle-market private equity firm inves... | PE |
| Canopy Capital Partners | 2 | Lower-middle market private equity firm focused on manage... | PE |
| Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. | 2 | Multi-platform specialty distribution company (publicly t... | Strategic |
| H.I.G. Capital | 2 | Global alternative asset investment firm providing debt a... | PE |
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 2 | Middle‑market private investment firm that sponsors and o... | PE |
| Lawson Products, Inc. | 2 | Industrial/MRO distributor offering vendor-managed invent... | Strategic |
| Lone View Capital | 2 | Growth-oriented private equity firm investing across the ... | PE |
| Metro Supply Chain Inc. | 2 | Provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, including ... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Logistics & Distribution in 2024 by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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December 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Fracht AG (Fracht Group)
- Target
- Quality Freight Group, Quality Freight Ltd, Renewable Logistics, Quality Freight (Belfast), Quality Port Logistics (QPL), Quality Freight Netherlands (QFNL), Quality Freight Inland Container Depots (QFICD)
- Seller
- Quality Freight Group family shareholders
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ireland
- Type
- Buyout
Switzerland-headquartered Fracht AG has agreed to acquire the entire shareholding of Dublin-headquartered Quality Freight Group, including Quality Freight Ltd and its subsidiary units (Renewable Logistics, Quality Freight Belfast, Quality Port Logistics, Quality Freight Netherlands and Quality Freight Inland Container Depots). The deal brings Fracht expanded project-cargo, bulk-tank/container logistics and Irish/Benelux warehousing and depot capabilities and integrates Quality Freight’s local teams and facilities into Fracht’s global network.
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December 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Rent-A-Container, Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Target
- Containerize Corp.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Rent-A-Container, a Kinderhook Industries portfolio company, acquired the rental assets of Containerize Corp. The asset purchase increases RAC's available fleet in the Southeast to bolster its Douglas, Georgia branch and better serve demand across the Florida/Georgia market as part of RAC's ongoing expansion.
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December 18, 2024
- Buyer
- DAT Freight & Analytics
- Target
- Trucker Tools LLC
- Seller
- ASG, Alpine Investors
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
DAT Freight & Analytics has acquired the operations of Trucker Tools LLC from ASG (a portfolio company of Alpine Investors) to integrate real-time load tracking, automated booking, and digital freight-matching capabilities into its DAT One platform. Trucker Tools will continue to operate under its current leadership, with CEO Kary Jablonski joining the DAT executive team; the deal closed on December 17, 2024.
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December 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Automotive Color & Supply, WILsquare Capital
- Target
- Paint Works
- Seller
- Chad Neal (founder/owner of Paint Works)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Automotive Color & Supply, a portfolio company of WILsquare Capital, has acquired Paint Works, a regional distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supplies based in Tyler, Texas. Terms were not disclosed; the deal expands ACS' footprint in the South (Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana) and ACS will continue operating Paint Works branches under the existing Paint Works brand.
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December 18, 2024
- Buyer
- RD Last Mile Holdings, LLC (ADL Final Mile), Red Dog Equity LLC, Tom Pritzker's family business interests (advised by The Pritzker Organization)
- Target
- Henry Industries, Inc. (d/b/a Henry Freight Solutions)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
RD Last Mile Holdings, LLC (doing business as ADL Final Mile) has acquired Henry Industries, Inc. (d/b/a Henry Freight Solutions), a final-mile and customized logistics provider operating across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. The deal — ADL Final Mile's fourth acquisition — is backed by equity partners including Red Dog Equity and Tom Pritzker's family interests (advised by The Pritzker Organization) with Monroe Capital providing financing, and is intended to densify ADL Final Mile's Midwest and South-Central U.S. footprint.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- CargoSprint, Lone View Capital
- Target
- Advent Intermodal Solutions LLC (Advent eModal)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
CargoSprint, a Lone View Capital portfolio company, has acquired Advent Intermodal Solutions LLC (Advent eModal), the world's largest port community platform. The combination expands CargoSprint's freight payments and workflow orchestration capabilities across air, sea and land, and follows Lone View Capital's strategic investment in CargoSprint earlier this year.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
- Target
- Northern Wholesale Supply, LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. has acquired substantially all assets and the trade name of Northern Wholesale Supply, LLC. The Lino Lakes, Minnesota-based distributor of RV, marine and powersports parts will continue operating as Northern Wholesale Supply and will focus on operational improvements, expanding proprietary product lines, and North American market expansion while preserving over 200 jobs.
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December 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Partners Warehouse, Red Arts Capital
- Target
- PSS Distribution Services
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
Partners Warehouse, a portfolio company of Red Arts Capital, has acquired PSS Distribution Services, a Northeast third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Jamesburg, New Jersey. The add-on expands Partners Warehouse's East Coast footprint, strengthens its food- and ingredients-focused warehousing capabilities, and broadens its service offering for retail, grocery and e-commerce customers.
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December 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Cart.com
- Target
- OceanX
- Seller
- Guthy‑Renker
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Cart.com has acquired OceanX, the wholly-owned fulfillment operations arm of Guthy‑Renker, adding approximately 200 employees and two facilities (over 600,000 sq ft) to its network. The deal deepens Cart.com’s tech-enabled logistics and fulfillment capabilities for beauty, health and wellness brands and brings Bill Guthy on as a strategic advisor.
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- Buyer
- Ridgewood Infrastructure
- Target
- Valley Cold Storage & Transportation
- Seller
- Clay Bush, Jenny (co-founder; last name not stated)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ridgewood Infrastructure has acquired Valley Cold Storage & Transportation, a New Mexico–based provider of temperature-controlled storage and logistics services, to support the company’s continued expansion into existing and new markets. Citizens served as exclusive financial advisor to Ridgewood and Kirkland & Ellis represented Ridgewood on the transaction.
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- Buyer
- Konecranes
- Target
- Peinemann Port Services, Peinemann Container Handling
- Seller
- Peinemann group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
Finnish material-handling manufacturer Konecranes has acquired two subsidiaries of the Peinemann group — Peinemann Port Services and Peinemann Container Handling — expanding its service and sales presence in the Netherlands, particularly in the Port of Rotterdam. The deal brings roughly 100 employees into Konecranes, will not affect distribution arrangements outside the Netherlands, and supports Konecranes' plans to broaden services and accelerate electrification of lift trucks in a key market.
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December 5, 2024
- Buyer
- UOVO
- Target
- Vino Vault
- Seller
- Manhattan West
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UOVO has acquired Vino Vault, adding the latter's wine storage facilities in Los Angeles, Port Chester (NY), Dallas, Houston, and Denver to UOVO's portfolio. The deal, supported by Vino Vault shareholder Manhattan West, expands UOVO Wine's geographic footprint and service capacity for wine collectors across the United States.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- GCL (Global Critical Logistics)
- Target
- Magusa Global Cargo
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GCL (Global Critical Logistics), parent company of Rock-it Cargo, has acquired Magusa Global Cargo, a Miami-based specialist in live events and touring logistics for Latin artists. The acquisition aims to deepen GCL's capabilities and reach in the Latin music and live-events markets; terms were not disclosed.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- TFI International Inc.
- Target
- Keystone Western Inc.
- Seller
- Norm Curtis
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
TFI International has acquired Keystone Western, a Manitoba-based asset-based logistics provider specializing in truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) services across Canada and the United States. Founder and CEO Norm Curtis sold the company to TFI; Keystone Western will gain access to TFI's resources, expanded equipment and a broader North American network.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Odyssey Logistics
- Target
- OctoChem, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Odyssey Logistics has acquired OctoChem, Inc., a Vandalia, Illinois-based chemical sample fulfillment provider founded in 1995. The acquisition expands Odyssey’s chemical sample fulfillment, hazardous-materials handling and warehousing capabilities, strengthening its multimodal logistics and regional/international fulfillment network.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Radiant Logistics, Inc., Radiant Road & Rail, Inc.
- Target
- TCB Transportation Associates, LLC d/b/a TCB Transportation
- Seller
- TCB Transportation Associates, LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Radiant Logistics, through its wholly owned subsidiary Radiant Road & Rail, acquired the assets and operations of TCB Transportation, a St. Louis-based intermodal marketing company specializing in 40- and 53-foot container movements across North America. The transaction is structured with a portion of the purchase price payable based on future performance; TCB will continue under founder Jerry Kausch, Jr.'s leadership and is expected to transition to the Radiant brand in 2025.
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November 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Lynxis LLC
- Target
- TEDIVO LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lynxis LLC, a provider of landside logistics and port orchestration solutions, has acquired TEDIVO LLC, the developer of BAPLIE Viewer Online and other maritime stowage planning tools. The acquisition expands Lynxis' digital offerings for terminal operators and shipping lines by adding TEDIVO's stowage visualization, vessel definition and validation capabilities.
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November 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade
- Target
- San-A-Care, Inc.
- Seller
- Ron Mirenda, Matt Mirenda
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Imperial Dade has acquired San-A-Care, a Waukesha, Wisconsin-based distributor of cleaning and janitorial supplies. The acquisition expands Imperial Dade's presence in the Milwaukee area and represents the company's 95th acquisition under current leadership; financial terms were not disclosed.
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November 19, 2024
- Buyer
- HCI Equity Partners, Driven Distribution Group
- Target
- Chicago Parts & Sound (distribution business), Tri-State Enterprises, Inc.
- Seller
- Bob and Jackie Lederer
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
HCI Equity Partners recapitalized Tri-State Enterprises in November 2023 and launched the HCI-backed platform Driven Distribution Group, which completed the acquisition of the auto parts and accessories distribution business of Chicago Parts & Sound in October 2024. Financial terms were not disclosed; Bob and Jackie Lederer are reinvesting in the platform and Tri-State will remain an operating brand within Driven Distribution. HCI also appointed Matt Johnson as CEO of Driven Distribution Group to lead platform growth and integration.
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November 18, 2024
- Buyer
- OneCompass Holdings
- Target
- Evolve Global Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
OneCompass Holdings has made a strategic minority investment in Evolve Global Logistics (EGL), a minority-owned third-party logistics provider based in the Columbus, Ohio area. The funding is intended to support EGL's growth, operational excellence and scaling capabilities, leveraging OneCompass's logistics experience (including related holding FST Logistics) to drive synergies and expand EGL's service reach.
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November 15, 2024
- Buyer
- CERTANIA
- Target
- RAS-SCI
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Munich-based CERTANIA, a Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) group, has acquired RAS-SCI, a Bromley-headquartered provider of supply chain assurance and compliance solutions. The deal brings RAS-SCI's proprietary technology and 450+ auditor network into the CERTANIA platform to expand capabilities in retail and grocery supply-chain assurance and to accelerate growth into mainland Europe; RAS-SCI's founders and directors will remain involved in the business.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Rent-A-Container, Kinderhook Industries
- Target
- Stuff-It Storage, LLC
- Seller
- Harvey Horton
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Rent-A-Container, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Stuff-It Storage, a portable storage container and container office provider based in Springfield, Illinois. The deal marks RAC's 10th branch location and expands its Midwest footprint; Stuff‑It founder Harvey Horton will remain with RAC post-close to support growth.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Argosy Private Equity
- Target
- Western Peaks Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Argosy Private Equity has made a platform investment in Western Peaks Logistics, a Salt Lake City–based provider of same-day and next-day final-mile delivery services across the Mountain West. Argosy said it will support WPL’s network expansion, invest in fleet and technology, and leverage the company’s routed and on-demand networks to accelerate growth.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade
- Target
- Economy Products & Solutions, Inc.
- Seller
- Denise Wesley
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Imperial Dade has acquired Economy Products & Solutions, Inc. (EPS), a Rochester-area distributor of janitorial, packaging and foodservice supplies owned by Denise Wesley. Financial terms were not disclosed; Imperial Dade said the deal expands its presence in Rochester and upstate New York and will leverage Imperial Dade's national platform to support EPS's growth.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Lone View Capital
- Target
- CargoSprint
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lone View Capital, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has made a strategic investment acquiring a majority ownership stake in CargoSprint. The deal installs longtime board advisor Caro Krissman as CEO while founder Joshua Wolf moves to a board advisory role; Lone View said it will support increased R&D and the company’s next phase of growth.
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November 11, 2024
- Buyer
- Nurminen Logistics Plc
- Target
- Essinge Rail AB
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Sweden
- Type
- Buyout
Finnish rail logistics operator Nurminen Logistics Plc has acquired Swedish railway logistics company Essinge Rail AB. The deal expands Nurminen's scheduled rail network and service offering across the Nordics and continental Europe, strengthening its position in low-emission rail freight and adding Essinge Rail's Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) European service.
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November 7, 2024
- Buyer
- Swissport International AG
- Target
- ViaEurope
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Holland, Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
Swissport International AG has signed an agreement to acquire ViaEurope, a specialist in end-to-end cross-border e‑commerce handling, to expand Swissport’s e‑commerce and air cargo service offering across aircraft handling, warehousing, customs clearance and last‑mile preparation. ViaEurope operates e‑HUBs at major European airports (including Amsterdam Schiphol and Liège), and the acquisition will broaden Swissport’s capability to serve shippers, cargo airlines and freight forwarders; the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
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November 6, 2024
- Buyer
- OIA Global
- Target
- BTi Logistics, Airmark Ocean & Air Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Australia
- Type
- Buyout
OIA Global has acquired Australian freight forwarders BTi Logistics and Airmark Ocean & Air Logistics to establish and strengthen its Oceania footprint across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The purchases expand OIA’s capabilities in freight forwarding, 3PL/warehousing and specialized air/ocean logistics across automotive, healthcare, energy and industrial end markets.
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November 5, 2024
- Target
- Canary Travel, AV Rover
- Seller
- ParagonX Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Divestiture
ParagonX Holdings, Inc. announced agreements to divest two subsidiaries, Canary Travel and AV Rover, as part of a broader transformation and debt-restructuring plan managed by Caprino Management, LLC. The divestitures are intended to reduce debt, simplify the company's portfolio, and position ParagonX to return to compliance with OTC Markets and pursue accretive opportunities.
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November 4, 2024
- Buyer
- MODE Global, LLC
- Target
- Jillamy (freight brokerage business)
- Seller
- Jillamy (co-owners Chris Kiefer and Ted Kuriger)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
MODE Global has acquired the freight brokerage business of Jillamy, integrating Jillamy's freight team and assets into MODE's 3PL platform. The deal transfers more than 200 employees and adds facilities across multiple U.S. states and Ontario, while Jillamy retains its warehousing, packaging and fulfillment operations.
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November 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade
- Target
- California Janitorial Supply Corp.
- Seller
- Michael Chiappe (President & Owner)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Imperial Dade has acquired California Janitorial Supply Corp. (CalJan), a San Jose-based janitorial supplies distributor founded in 1985. The acquisition expands Imperial Dade's presence in the San Jose market and brings CalJan's local customer relationships and product expertise onto Imperial Dade's larger distribution platform; financial terms were not disclosed.
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November 1, 2024
- Buyer
- Lineage, Inc.
- Target
- ColdPoint Logistics
- Seller
- NorthPoint Development
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE) acquired the assets of ColdPoint Logistics, a temperature-controlled warehousing and transport provider based in the Kansas City area, for approximately USD 223 million. The deal closed on November 1 and expands Lineage's Midwest footprint and access to the protein corridor and intermodal export capacity via onsite rail at ColdPoint's 621,000-square-foot facility.
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October 31, 2024
- Buyer
- ZAPI GROUP
- Target
- UBIQUICOM
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Lombardy, Italy
- Type
- Buyout
ZAPI GROUP has acquired UBIQUICOM, an Italian provider of Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) for manufacturing, transportation and logistics. The deal expands ZAPI GROUP’s systems integration and warehouse automation capabilities by adding RTLS hardware and software expertise to its electrification and material-handling offerings.
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October 28, 2024
- Buyer
- Portabull Cold Storage
- Target
- Portable Refrigeration Storage, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Portabull Cold Storage has acquired Portable Refrigeration Storage, Inc. (PRS) to expand its electric-powered temporary on-site cold storage rental fleet and strengthen its presence in the Southeast United States. PRS’s customers and team will join Portabull as the company integrates PRS’s fleet to broaden service coverage and meet rising demand for sustainable, electric temporary cold storage solutions.
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October 24, 2024
- Buyer
- Blue Sage Capital
- Target
- MHW, Ltd.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Austin-based private equity firm Blue Sage Capital has completed an investment in MHW, Ltd., a U.S.-based provider of licensed importation, distribution, compliance and logistics fulfillment services for the beverage alcohol industry. The partnership (with financing support from TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners) will fund MHW’s growth and expansion of its tech-enabled service offering.
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- Buyer
- QuickBox Fulfillment, Pike Street Capital, LLC
- Target
- SKU2U Fulfillment
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pike Street Capital portfolio company QuickBox Fulfillment has acquired SKU2U, a Dallas/Fort Worth-area eCommerce fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution provider. The deal adds SKU2U’s 70,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility to QuickBox’s network, expanding capacity and temperature-regulated capabilities for health, beauty and other D2C customers in the fast-growing Dallas region.
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- Buyer
- GreyLion Partners LP
- Target
- Birdseye Security Solutions
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
GreyLion Partners has made an equity investment in Birdseye Security Solutions, the Mississauga-based provider of AI-enabled remote video monitoring and logistics yard supervision. The capital — Birdseye's first institutional investment since its 2011 founding — will support the company's growth and scaling across transportation, automotive and warehousing end-markets.
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October 14, 2024
- Buyer
- Accenture
- Target
- Joshua Tree Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Accenture has acquired Joshua Tree Group (JTG), a Franklin, Tennessee-based supply chain consulting firm focused on distribution center performance, workforce coaching and advanced analytics. The acquisition expands Accenture's capabilities in warehouse optimization and autonomous supply chains by combining JTG's on‑the‑ground operations expertise with Accenture's digital, AI and digital-twin technologies; terms were not disclosed.
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October 11, 2024
- Buyer
- Metro Supply Chain Inc.
- Target
- Quick Contractors
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Metro Supply Chain Inc. has acquired Quick Contractors, a North American managed network of independent contractors and installers. Quick Contractors will operate as a specialty service within Metro Supply Chain's Last-Mile Transportation Solutions to expand the combined company's home delivery and installation capabilities for retailers and consumers.
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October 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Nippon Express Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- SH HoldCo GmbH (Simon Hegele Group), Simon Hegele, a group of companies
- Seller
- Shareholders of SH Holdco GmbH
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Type
- Buyout
Nippon Express Holdings (NXHD) acquired 100% of the shares of SH HoldCo GmbH, the parent of the Simon Hegele Group, making it a fully owned subsidiary. The companies signed an agreement on September 30, 2024 and the closing was described as expected after customary regulatory approvals.
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October 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Imperative Logistics Group
- Target
- JAMCO
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Imperative Logistics Group has acquired JAMCO, a Laredo-based provider of U.S.-Mexico cross-border logistics, customs brokerage and international trade compliance services. The acquisition expands Imperative's capabilities in the vital U.S.-Mexico trade corridor, enabling broader cross-border offerings for manufacturers nearshoring to Mexico and strengthening its mission-critical forwarding and expedited services.
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October 1, 2024
- Buyer
- SEINO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
- Target
- MD LOGIS CORPORATION (formerly Mitsubishi Electric Logistics Corporation)
- Seller
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Type
- Buyout
Seino Holdings acquired 66.6% of Mitsubishi Electric Logistics Corporation from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and the company was renamed MD LOGIS CORPORATION. Following the share transfer, Seino holds 66.6% of voting rights and Mitsubishi Electric retains 33.4% as an equity-method affiliate.
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September 30, 2024
- Buyer
- Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Parsec, LLC, Parsec Intermodal of Canada ULC, OB Leasing, LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. acquired Parsec (including Parsec Intermodal of Canada ULC and OB Leasing, LLC) for $193.6 million. Parsec is a Cincinnati-based provider of rail terminal management, drayage and intermodal services with ~2,100 employees and $230.2 million of trailing-twelve-month revenue; the business will operate within Universal's contract logistics segment to expand its rail terminal capabilities and is expected to be immediately accretive.
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September 25, 2024
- Buyer
- Gardewine Group Limited Partnership
- Target
- Westman Courier & Freight
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Gardewine Group Limited Partnership has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Westman Courier & Freight, a Winnipeg-based regional courier and trucking operator. The deal, expected to close October 1, 2024, expands Gardewine's service network across Manitoba and into northwestern Ontario and gives Westman customers access to Gardewine's broader transportation, logistics and terminal network.
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- Buyer
- Buske Logistics, Fourshore Partners
- Target
- Hydra Warehouse and Transportation
- Seller
- Frank Dodd (owner of Hydra)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
Buske Logistics, a portfolio company of Miami-based private equity firm Fourshore Partners, has acquired Hydra Warehouse and Transportation. The acquisition adds Hydra's five warehouses (approximately 1.5 million square feet) in the Louisville/southern Indiana area, expanding Buske's 3PL warehousing and transportation capabilities in the bourbon and food processing end markets.
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September 23, 2024
- Buyer
- Vista Equity Partners (Endeavor Fund)
- Target
- Gnosis Freight
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Vista Equity Partners (through its Endeavor Fund) made a strategic growth investment in Gnosis Freight to support the logistics-software company's product and customer expansion. Gnosis Freight provides a Container Lifecycle Management (CLM) SaaS platform that delivers container tracking and supply chain visibility for ocean carriers, shippers, forwarders, truckers and 3PLs.
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September 10, 2024
- Buyer
- WAVE Electronics, Altamont Capital Partners
- Target
- KOA Electronics Distribution
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Houston-based WAVE Electronics, backed by Altamont Capital Partners, has acquired KOA Electronics Distribution of Panorama City, California. The deal — financed by Altamont — expands WAVE's footprint to 16 warehouse locations and strengthens its presence in the California custom-integration market; terms were not disclosed.
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September 9, 2024
- Buyer
- ShipTracks
- Target
- Maritime Intelligence Division of Oceaneering (OceanSMART, TerminalSmart, PortVision360)
- Seller
- Oceaneering International, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
ShipTracks has acquired the Maritime Intelligence Division of Oceaneering—including OceanSMART, TerminalSmart, and PortVision360—to expand its maritime AIS, AI and terminal/port management capabilities. The deal brings complementary products and teams together to deliver an integrated, API-driven cargo movement platform and preserve continuity of service for existing customers.
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September 8, 2024
- Buyer
- Nationwide Transport Services LLC
- Target
- ContainerTransport.com
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nationwide Transport Services LLC (NTS), a Fort Lauderdale–based 3PL provider, has acquired the 25-year-old container shipping brand ContainerTransport.com. The deal adds container drayage and global container shipping capabilities to NTS's portfolio, strengthens its presence near JAXPORT (Jacksonville), and expands service offerings across the United States, Canada and internationally.
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September 6, 2024
- Buyer
- PackGistics (PACK), Megan Smith, Matthew Mullaney, Dan Duschene
- Target
- Ray the Mover of Naples, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PackGistics (PACK), a newly formed group of private investors led by Megan Smith, Matthew Mullaney and Dan Duschene, acquired Ray the Mover of Naples, Inc., a Naples, Florida-based moving and storage company. The acquisition closed on September 6, 2024 and marks PACK’s first acquisition as it launches a tech-driven moving and storage platform serving residential, commercial and international relocation needs in Southwest Florida.
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