Tracked deals
74
74 tracked deals across 2014-2026.
Logistics & Distribution Buyers & Acquisitions in California
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
65 strategic · 18 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
14 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Technology integration is a recurring thread: TMS and dispatch capabilities (e.g., Tenet / Pallet) and AI-enabled logistics tools (e.g., Ingka Investments / Locus).
- Multiple last-mile paths appear, from last-mile delivery platforms (GOFO, Rev Delivery) to autonomous mobile robotics (Diligent Robotics / Serve Robotics).
- Asset-backed and network expansion show up alongside software acquisitions—examples include cold storage footprint growth (SeaCube Cold Solutions / Martin Container) and fulfillment/locations expansion (Stord / Shipwire).
- The recent activity is geographically anchored in California, with several buyers strengthening West Coast and broader operating reach.
- Buyers include established operators and logistics platforms alongside investment-backed rollups and brand portfolio additions (e.g., Montway Auto Transport adding Angels Moving Autos).
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Point Capital | 2 | Private equity firm focused on lower middle market, servi... | PE |
| Imperial Dade | 2 | Leading North American distributor of foodservice packagi... | Strategic |
| 48forty Solutions, LLC | 1 | National provider of recycled pallets and end-to-end pall... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| A.P. Moller - Maersk | 1 | Integrated container logistics and supply chain services ... | Strategic |
| ACERTUS | 1 | Automotive logistics-as-a-service platform offering end-t... | Strategic |
| AIT Worldwide Logistics | 1 | Global freight forwarder and supply-chain solutions provi... | Strategic |
| Accel-KKR | 1 | Technology-focused private equity firm investing in softw... | PE |
| Acorn Distributors | 1 | Regional distributor of restaurant, janitorial, facility ... | Strategic |
| Alba Wheels Up | 1 | Full-service logistics provider offering customs brokerag... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Altamont Capital Partners | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm that invests in and par... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Logistics & Distribution in California by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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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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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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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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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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January 8, 2026
- Buyer
- SeaCube Cold Solutions, SeaCube Container Leasing
- Target
- Martin Container
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
SeaCube Cold Solutions, backed by SeaCube Container Leasing, has acquired Martin Container to strengthen SeaCube's West Coast presence and expand its national portable cold storage network. The deal integrates Martin's near-50-year regional operations and customer relationships into SeaCube's depot and transportation platform, improving delivery speed, capacity, and digital monitoring capabilities for refrigerated storage customers.
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January 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Stord
- Target
- Shipwire
- Seller
- CEVA Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Stord has closed its acquisition of Shipwire, a CEVA Logistics subsidiary, in a deal that adds 12 fulfillment locations, expands Stord's presence in the EU and U.K., and brings Shipwire's technology and AI-enabled capabilities into Stord's ecosystem. The transaction (closed Jan. 1) is intended to deepen Stord's software capabilities, accelerate AI initiatives, and strengthen access to CEVA's global logistics network; financial terms were not disclosed.
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December 17, 2025
- Buyer
- Rev Delivery
- Target
- Duffl
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rev Delivery, a founder-led hyperlocal campus delivery operator, has acquired YC-backed Duffl, combining Duffl's early scale, brand and data with Rev's rapid growth and operating team. The deal unifies two campus-focused delivery networks to accelerate expansion of licensed, student-run delivery hubs and compound operational learnings across hundreds of planned new stores.
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October 7, 2025
- Buyer
- Ingka Investments (Ingka Group)
- Target
- Locus
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group (IKEA's largest retailer), has acquired Locus, an AI-powered logistics technology company headquartered in the United States. The purchase brings Locus's route-optimization, real-time tracking and TMS capabilities in-house to strengthen IKEA's home delivery, capacity management and last-mile execution while allowing Locus to remain operationally independent and continue serving other enterprise customers.
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August 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Echo Global Logistics
- Target
- FreightSaver
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Echo Global Logistics has acquired FreightSaver, a Huntington Beach–based third-party logistics (3PL) provider that offers freight brokerage, managed transportation, and tech-enabled freight solutions. The acquisition expands Echo's managed transportation capabilities and geographic footprint across North America; terms were not disclosed.
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August 7, 2025
- Buyer
- FAST Group, Federation Asset Management
- Target
- ACI Logistix, FirstMile, Sendle
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
FirstMile, ACI Logistix and Sendle have merged to operate as a unified holding company called FAST Group, with the transaction backed by an investment from Federation Asset Management. The combination creates an integrated logistics ecosystem—headquartered in California—that combines FirstMile's first-mile pickup network, ACI Logistix's enterprise-grade sortation and distribution capabilities, and Sendle's tech-enabled parcel services for small businesses and international markets.
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- Buyer
- T. Parker Host
- Target
- Transmarine Navigation Corporation
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
T. Parker Host has acquired Transmarine Navigation Corporation, combining two leading U.S. ship agencies to create the nation's largest tramp ship agency and expanding HOST's footprint into the Pacific Coast and Hawaii. The deal brings Transmarine’s long-standing West Coast and Hawaii operations under HOST’s national infrastructure, technology and terminal capabilities to enhance service offerings and geographic coverage.
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May 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Montway Auto Transport
- Target
- Angels Moving Autos
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Montway Auto Transport announced it has added Angels Moving Autos, a woman‑owned luxury vehicle transport brokerage founded in 2003, to its brand portfolio. Angels Moving Autos' founder Dina Gifford will remain with the business as General Manager as Montway expands its capacity and luxury vehicle shipping offerings.
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March 27, 2025
- Buyer
- Solvent Direct
- Target
- Hydro Extract Express
- Seller
- Joe Sayegh, Justin Weston
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Solvent Direct, a national distributor of high-purity solvents and lab supplies, has acquired Hydro Extract Express to expand its distribution and logistics footprint across Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. The deal adds same-day/next-day delivery routes, an Adelanto technology and showroom facility, and a seasoned regional team to strengthen Solvent Direct's service and technical support for extraction customers in the Southwest.
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March 3, 2025
- Buyer
- Radiant Logistics, Inc.
- Target
- Transcon Shipping Co., Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Radiant Logistics, Inc. has acquired Transcon Shipping Co., Inc., a California-based ocean and air freight forwarder, to strengthen Radiant's international capabilities in key gateway markets. The transaction will integrate Transcon's operations into Radiant's network (transitioning to the Radiant brand during 2025) and retains Transcon leadership in a network development role.
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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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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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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 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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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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March 5, 2024
- Buyer
- IMC Logistics
- Target
- American Pacific Transportation
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Memphis-based IMC Logistics has acquired California drayage carrier American Pacific Transportation, adding facilities in Lompoc and Calexico and increasing IMC's drayage truck capacity across California. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal boosts IMC's presence at West Coast ports and expands its regional truckload and dedicated distribution capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc.
- Target
- Edward Transit Express Group Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. (Nasdaq: CTNT) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Edward Transit Express Group Inc., a California-based non-vessel operating common carrier specializing in ocean and air consolidation and warehousing. The deal includes $300,000 in cash plus share consideration valued at approximately $1.2 million, will give Cheetah 100% ownership, and is expected to close within 20 calendar days; Cheetah said the acquisition will reduce operating overhead and enable it to offer logistics and warehousing services to third-party parallel-import dealers.
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January 9, 2024
- Buyer
- SC Warehouses, LLC (Yandell), Fort Point Capital
- Target
- Eagle Transportation Company Inc., Redwood Empire Wine Storage, Inc.
- Seller
- Mike Brady, Jeannette Giles, Heidi Pabros
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
SC Warehouses, LLC (doing business as Yandell), a Fort Point Capital–backed temperature-controlled logistics platform, has acquired Eagle Transportation Company Inc. and Redwood Empire Wine Storage, both based in Santa Rosa, California. The add-on acquisitions expand Yandell's geographic footprint and add bulk tanker transportation and direct-to-consumer (wine club) fulfillment and cold-storage capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Palladium Equity Partners
- Target
- Source Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Palladium Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in Source Logistics, a City of Industry, California-based 3PL provider serving Hispanic food & beverage and consumer goods brands. Palladium will invest alongside the company's founders, who will remain in leadership, and plans to support growth through organic investment and add-on M&A while leveraging Source Logistics’ 12 facilities and more than 2.3 million square feet across four states.
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October 24, 2023
- Buyer
- DP World
- Target
- CFR Rinkens LLC
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
DP World has acquired CFR Rinkens, a Long Beach–headquartered specialist in containerized finished-vehicle logistics and racking systems. The acquisition strengthens DP World's automotive logistics capabilities and expands its offering for electric-vehicle and energy storage/battery life-cycle logistics across its global network.
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October 2, 2023
- Buyer
- Loadsmart
- Target
- NavTrac
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Loadsmart has acquired NavTrac, a computer-vision startup that provides AI/OCR-based yard, terminal and asset management solutions. The acquisition integrates NavTrac's camera-based inventory tracking and SmartGate compliance tools into Loadsmart's dock, yard and transportation platform to expand capabilities for warehouses, intermodal yards and asset-based carriers.
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September 5, 2023
- Buyer
- ACERTUS
- Target
- RCG Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
ACERTUS, an automotive logistics-as-a-service platform, has acquired RCG Logistics, a Sacramento-based transportation and remarketing provider. The deal will expand ACERTUS' service offerings into salvage and repossession and enable coverage of additional VIN types including motorsports, RVs and other oversized vehicles as RCG is integrated under the ACERTUS brand.
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August 2, 2023
- Buyer
- Glass Lake Holdings
- Target
- Big Box Storage
- Seller
- Brian Hurley, Rita Hurley
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Glass Lake Holdings has acquired Big Box Storage, a San Diego-based portable storage and delivery provider founded in 2003. SDR Ventures served as exclusive sell-side advisor and the founders, Brian and Rita Hurley, sold the company as Glass Lake looks to expand its presence in Southern California.
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August 1, 2023
- Buyer
- Angeles Equity Partners, LLC
- Target
- Custom Goods, LLC
- Seller
- Soundcore Capital Partners, Management team
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Angeles Equity Partners has acquired Custom Goods, an asset-light third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Carson, California, from Soundcore Capital Partners and the management team. Custom Goods operates over 6.5 million square feet of warehouse space across ~25 facilities, a 175+ truck fleet, and serves a diversified base of Fortune 500 and government customers; financial terms were not disclosed.
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May 23, 2023
- Buyer
- Worldwide Logistics Group
- Target
- P. W. Bellingall, Inc.
- Seller
- Robin Jabin
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Worldwide Logistics Group (WWL) has acquired P. W. Bellingall, Inc. (PWB), a San Francisco–based customs brokerage house, to strengthen WWL’s in‑house customs brokerage capabilities and establish a presence in Northern California. The acquisition allows WWL to offer customs brokerage directly to PWB’s food & beverage and coffee customers while integrating PWB’s niche expertise into WWL’s global logistics services.
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May 4, 2023
- Buyer
- Flexport
- Target
- Shopify Logistics, Deliverr
- Seller
- Shopify
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Flexport is acquiring the assets of Shopify Logistics, including Deliverr, from Shopify to expand into e‑commerce fulfillment and last‑mile delivery. The deal brings Deliverr's fulfillment capabilities and Shop Promise support into Flexport's platform to offer end‑to‑end logistics from ocean/air forwarding through last‑mile for merchants.
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January 23, 2023
- Buyer
- Envoy Solutions
- Target
- Royal Paper Corp
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Glenview, Illinois-based Envoy Solutions has acquired Santa Fe Springs, California-based Royal Paper Corp, a national distributor of paper, plastics, cleaning and safety consumables for janitorial and foodservice end markets. The deal expands Envoy Solutions’ national footprint, adds five distribution facilities and strengthens its presence in California and key end markets such as movie theaters, foodservice, retail and education.
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December 28, 2022
- Buyer
- Acorn Distributors
- Target
- Unisan
- Seller
- Unisan owners (including Joanna White)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Acorn Distributors has acquired Unisan, a provider of janitorial, warehouse and safety supplies. Blue River Financial Group advised Unisan on the sale; the transaction brings Unisan's facility-management products and services into Acorn's regional distribution platform to expand product offerings and geographic reach.
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November 29, 2022
- Buyer
- 48forty Solutions, LLC
- Target
- Dependable Pallet Logistics
- Seller
- Cain Sanchez
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
48forty Solutions, a Houston-based pallet management platform backed by Audax Private Equity and Summit Partners, has acquired Dependable Pallet Logistics, an Inland Empire-based pallet management and manufacturing company. The acquisition expands 48forty's presence and capacity in Southern California; terms were not disclosed.
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November 22, 2022
- Buyer
- Harbor Wholesale
- Target
- MTC Distributing Co.
- Seller
- MTC Distributing Co. (Eakin family / Tom Eakin)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Harbor Wholesale, a family-owned distributor based in Lacey, Washington, has acquired Modesto, California–based MTC Distributing Co. The deal combines regional distribution networks across the West Coast, preserves MTC's local management (Tom Eakin remains in an advisory role), and increases purchasing scale and service coverage for convenience stores, independent grocers, and quick-serve restaurants.
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November 17, 2022
- Buyer
- QuickBox Fulfillment, Pike Street Capital
- Target
- El Mar Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
QuickBox Fulfillment, a portfolio company of Pike Street Capital, announced a strategic investment in El Mar Logistics, adding El Mar’s ~225,000 sq.ft. Carson, California facility to QuickBox’s network. The deal expands QuickBox’s West Coast footprint and access to major ports, with Pike Street providing additional capital and El Mar’s leadership joining the combined organization.
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November 8, 2022
- Buyer
- Alba Wheels Up, Southfield Capital
- Target
- KSI Corp.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Alba Wheels Up, backed by Southfield Capital, acquired San Francisco-based customs broker KSI Corp., adding a Bay Area office and expanding Alba’s expertise into the biotech and semiconductor end markets. The deal was financed with debt from Deerpath Capital Management and expands Alba’s West Coast footprint alongside its existing offices.
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- Buyer
- RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, Nonantum Capital
- Target
- R&A Trucking Company
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has acquired Oakland-based R&A Trucking Company, which will operate as R&A LogisticSolutions, a RoadOne company. The acquisition (backed by sponsor Nonantum Capital) expands RoadOne's West Coast footprint and coastal transload/warehousing capabilities, adding drayage, trucking, brokerage and a 370,000 sq ft FTZ-enabled warehouse in Oakland.
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July 21, 2022
- Buyer
- Red Arts Capital, Prudential Private Capital
- Target
- Sunset Pacific Transportation
- Seller
- Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Red Arts Capital and Prudential Private Capital acquired Granite Creek Capital Partners' minority equity stake and repaid subordinated debt in Sunset Pacific Transportation as part of a recapitalization. The transaction preserves Red Arts’ partnership with Sunset Pacific and brings additional capital to expand the carrier’s service capacity following prior growth and the acquisition of Radius Logistics.
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July 12, 2022
- Buyer
- Bonsai Capital, Crow Holdings
- Target
- DC Logistics
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bonsai Capital, a family office-backed investment firm, has acquired DC Logistics, a regional third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Jurupa Valley, California. Funding for the transaction was provided by a group of investors including Crow Holdings. Bonsai plans to accelerate expansion, enhance customer service and operating model, and pursue geographic growth into Texas and Florida.
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- Buyer
- Shopify Inc.
- Target
- Deliverr, Inc.
- Seller
- Deliverr shareholders
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Shopify Inc. completed its acquisition of Deliverr, Inc. for approximately $2.1 billion in a mix of cash and Shopify Class A shares. The deal integrates Deliverr's fulfillment software, talent, data, and network into the Shopify Fulfillment Network to expand multichannel, fast fulfillment for merchants across major marketplaces and sales channels.
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June 29, 2022
- Buyer
- RelaDyne
- Target
- Orange Line Oil Company, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
RelaDyne has acquired Orange Line Oil Company, a Pomona, California-based bulk motor oil wholesaler and distributor. The deal expands RelaDyne's distribution footprint and route density in Southern California, adding automotive-focused customers and broader product options for Orange Line's customer base.
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June 28, 2022
- Buyer
- Storage Solutions Inc.
- Target
- SNC Solutions
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Storage Solutions Inc. has acquired SNC Solutions, a California-based provider of warehouse efficiency system design and implementation. Financial terms were not disclosed; Storage Solutions said the deal will expand its capabilities and presence on the U.S. West Coast to better serve warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment operations.
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June 1, 2022
- Buyer
- Lineage Logistics, Bay Grove
- Target
- Turvo
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lineage Logistics, together with its founder/manager Bay Grove, has acquired Turvo, a supply-chain collaboration and visibility software provider. Turvo will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary to accelerate product innovation and deepen Lineage's technology capabilities across the global food and freight supply chain; financial terms were not disclosed.
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April 21, 2022
- Buyer
- Descartes Systems Group
- Target
- Foxtrot
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Descartes Systems Group acquired Foxtrot, a San Francisco-based provider of machine learning-driven mobile route execution solutions, for approximately US$4.0 million in cash. The acquisition strengthens Descartes' artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities within its route planning and execution suite and expands its capabilities in retail food and beverage distribution and last-mile logistics.
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February 14, 2022
- Buyer
- Resideo Technologies, Inc.
- Target
- Arrow Wire & Cable
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Resideo Technologies, Inc. acquired Arrow Wire & Cable, a Chino, California-based regional distributor of data communications, connectivity and security products, to strengthen the Data Communications product category within its ADI Global Distribution business and expand its West Coast footprint. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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December 22, 2021
- Buyer
- MWG Holdings Group, Inc.
- Target
- Oz Distribution
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MWG Holdings Group, Inc. acquired Oz Distribution to add a wholesale cannabis distribution business serving more than 400 California dispensaries. The acquisition vertically integrates Oz's branded products (Royal Tree, Royal Dab, Royal Bud) into MWG's supply chain to expand product reach for MWG's Perfect Union retail locations across California.
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December 16, 2021
- Buyer
- AmpliTech Group, Inc.
- Target
- Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc.
- Seller
- Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc., a San Jose–based authorized distributor of semiconductor components. The deal (approximately $8.0M cash plus $1.5M escrow and restricted shares) nearly triples AmpliTech's revenue base, adds a global distribution platform and a record combined order backlog of $11.4M, and is intended to accelerate commercialization of AmpliTech's MMIC chip solutions.
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December 13, 2021
- Buyer
- Quad-C Management
- Target
- MNX Global Logistics
- Seller
- Audax Private Equity
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Quad-C Management has recapitalized and purchased MNX Global Logistics from Audax Private Equity, with terms not disclosed. MNX, headquartered in Long Beach, California, will continue to be led by CEO John Labrie and his senior team while Quad-C looks to broaden service offerings, pursue strategic acquisitions, and accelerate organic growth across industry verticals and geographies.
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December 13, 2021
- Buyer
- Ryder System, Inc.
- Target
- Whiplash
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ryder System, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Whiplash, a City of Industry, California-based omnichannel e-commerce fulfillment and logistics provider, for approximately $480 million in cash. The acquisition expands Ryder's e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment network (adding 19 warehouses and ~7 million square feet), is expected to be accretive, and aims to integrate Whiplash's technology, operations, and team to accelerate capability and geographic coverage.
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- Buyer
- CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics
- Target
- Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services (CLS), Shipwire
- Seller
- Ingram Micro, Platinum Equity
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
CMA CGM Group has signed an agreement to acquire most of Ingram Micro's Commerce & Lifecycle Services (CLS) business, including the Shipwire order-fulfillment platform, for an enterprise value of USD 3.0 billion. The transaction will be integrated with CMA CGM's subsidiary CEVA Logistics to bolster the group's contract-logistics and eCommerce capabilities, particularly across the U.S. and Europe; the CLS business reported approximately $1.7 billion revenue and ~11,500 employees in 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of logistics & distribution deals are covered for California?
The page focuses on acquisitions across logistics subsectors, including transportation management systems (TMS), last-mile delivery, e-commerce logistics, autonomous last-mile robotics, cold storage, and freight brokerage/managed transportation.
Which recurring buyer types show up in these California logistics acquisitions?
Recurring buyers include logistics operators and platform companies (e.g., Flexport, Uber Technologies, Inc.), technology-focused logistics firms (e.g., Ingka Investments (Ingka Group) / Locus), and investment-backed logistics businesses such as Fort Point Capital and Red Arts Capital.
Are there software and technology acquisitions in California logistics?
Yes. Examples include Tenet acquiring Pallet’s TMS business and Stord acquiring Shipwire, which brings technology and AI-enabled capabilities into Stord’s ecosystem.
Do the transactions include asset and network expansion as well as technology?
Yes. The page includes deals aimed at expanding physical logistics capabilities and networks, such as SeaCube Cold Solutions acquiring Martin Container to strengthen its West Coast presence and expand its refrigerated storage network.
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