Logistics & Distribution Acquisitions in New Jersey

GT Golf Supply (GT) has acquired Jack Jolly & Son, a long-standing regional golf distributor based in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. The deal creates a dedicated Northeast distribution hub, preserves Jack Jolly's local operations and brand, and gives the regional customer base access to GT's broader product portfolio including proprietary brands like Clicgear and Tempercraft.

Element Logic has acquired ABCO Systems, a Carlstadt, New Jersey–based systems integrator, to expand its full‑spectrum warehouse automation capabilities and accelerate growth in the United States. ABCO, previously owned by The Zaf Group and led by CEO Seth Weisberg, brings roughly 50 specialists and strengths in racking, mezzanines and entry/mid‑level automation to Element Logic's portfolio.

Maxwell Street Capital Partners announced an investment in Port Jersey Logistics, a Cranbury, New Jersey-based provider of temperature-controlled and ambient warehousing and integrated supply chain services. Maxwell Street will partner with Port Jersey's senior management, join the company's board, and provide capital and strategic support to fund geographic expansion, new service lines and add-on acquisitions.

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.

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.

Galleher Industries, a truck- and trailer-parts manufacturer and distributor backed by Boyne Capital Partners, acquired Fleet Parts & Service, Inc., a Belleville, New Jersey-based aftermarket truck body parts distributor. The deal expands Galleher’s national footprint and aftermarket capabilities, representing the company’s second add-on acquisition in the past 18 months to support OEM and fleet customers coast-to-coast.

Funds managed by the Transportation Infrastructure strategy of Oaktree Capital Management acquired Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) from the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA). The investment provides CCM with expanded capital to support the launch and operations of the South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool (SACP 3.0), fleet upgrades and broader service expansion across major Southeast U.S. ports.

Staple Street Capital partnered with members of the Wilkins family and DVFG management to acquire Delaware Valley Floral Group, a leading fresh-cut floral wholesaler and cold-chain distributor headquartered in Sewell, New Jersey. The Wilkins family will retain a significant stake post-close as Staple Street seeks to scale the business and pursue further wholesale florist distribution investments.

Vino Vault has acquired the collector business of Western Carriers, adding Western's secure, climate-controlled storage and wine cellar transportation services to Vino Vault's nationwide network. The deal expands Vino Vault's storage, logistics and advisory offering and increases its temperature-controlled transportation capabilities for private collectors, auction houses, and retailers.

Aptean has acquired TOTALogistix, a Sparta, New Jersey–based provider of cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS). The acquisition expands Aptean's supply chain and logistics capabilities by adding TOTALogistix's TMS products and expertise to Aptean's existing suite of supply chain solutions.

Yusen Logistics has acquired Taylored Services, a U.S.-based multichannel 3PL fulfillment provider headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. The transaction adds 11 distribution centers (approximately 2.9 million sq. ft.) and 350+ employees to Yusen’s U.S. contract logistics footprint, strengthening its omnichannel, wholesale and e‑commerce fulfillment capabilities and port‑centric distribution network.

Comvest Partners has made a strategic private equity investment to acquire Flash Global, a Parsippany, New Jersey-based provider of post-sales service supply chain and warehousing solutions. Flash Global will become a new platform in Comvest's private equity portfolio and will continue to be led by CEO Sam Mikles as the firm supports the company's next phase of growth and capability expansion.

Imperial Dade has acquired Country Clean Paper Supplies, a foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies distributor headquartered in Ocean Township, New Jersey. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal expands Imperial Dade's footprint and product offering in the Northeast and is the company's 58th acquisition under Robert and Jason Tillis.

Ryder System, Inc. acquired Dotcom Distribution, an e‑commerce and omnichannel fulfillment provider that serves high-growth retail brands in health & beauty and fashion. The deal adds a 400,000-square-foot multiclient fulfillment facility in Edison, New Jersey and brings roughly 100 Dotcom employees and its leadership team into Ryder to expand Ryder's e‑fulfillment capabilities and national footprint.

GEODIS has completed the acquisition of Need It Now Delivers, a U.S.-based provider of last-mile delivery, contract logistics and distribution services, expanding GEODIS's footprint and capabilities in the United States. The deal adds over 65 locations, more than 300 distribution points and a workforce of over 2,000 to GEODIS's U.S. operations, strengthening its omnichannel, final-mile and e‑commerce logistics offerings.

Funds advised by Wafra Inc. have acquired Contract Leasing Corporation (CLC), a New Jersey-based regional trailer and intermodal chassis lessor. Wafra will partner with CLC’s founder and CEO Michael Goor, who will remain CEO and a significant shareholder, to accelerate growth, expand geographic reach, and enhance service capabilities.

Echo Global Logistics has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Roadtex Transportation Corporation, a nationwide provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation solutions. The acquisition gives Echo a national warehouse footprint and expanded temperature-controlled capabilities while retaining Roadtex's experienced management team.

Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in Imperial Dade, the leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, from Bain Capital Private Equity. Bain Capital will retain board governance and remain a significant investor alongside the Tillis family and Audax, while Imperial Dade will continue to be led by Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis; financial terms were not disclosed.

Total Transportation Services (TTSI), a Sun Capital-backed drayage and logistics platform, has acquired Marine Container Services (MCS), a Newark, New Jersey provider of intermodal drayage and warehousing. The deal expands TTSI's East Coast footprint and adds over 130 tractors and roughly 300,000 sq. ft. of warehouse capacity across four facilities to its network.

Equity Group Investments has recapitalized East Coast Warehouse & Distribution (ECW), a temperature-controlled 3PL headquartered in Elizabeth, New Jersey, enabling Seacoast Capital to exit its non-control growth investment. Seacoast originally invested in 2018 (co-investing with Everside Capital Partners); terms of the recapitalization were not disclosed. ECW operates extensive refrigerated and ambient warehouse capacity and provides drayage, trucking, brokerage and customs exam services at major East Coast ports.

Equity Group Investments (EGI), Sam Zell's private investment firm, announced an investment in East Coast Warehouse (ECW), a temperature-controlled third-party logistics provider. The partnership will provide capital for add-on acquisitions and strategic support as ECW expands into new geographies; ECW's senior management will remain in place and retain an ownership stake. Terms were not disclosed.

US Service Group (USSG), a Deer Park, New York-based industrial services company, has acquired Transcope Services of Randolph, New Jersey. The acquisition strengthens USSG's presence in the Northeast and expands its rigging, transportation, warehousing and logistics capabilities; Transcope President Mark Elfant will remain on a consulting basis to support growth.

GlacierPoint Enterprises, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital and parent of E&M Logistics, has partnered with Jack & Jill, a third-generation family-owned direct store delivery (DSD) distributor headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey. The deal brings Jack & Jill into the GlacierPoint/E&M platform, expands the combined company's footprint from the New York metro into the Mid-Atlantic corridor, and strengthens relationships with key customers and suppliers.

Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired Empire Auto Parts, a Totowa, New Jersey–headquartered specialty distributor of aftermarket collision parts operating a hub-and-spoke network across the U.S. East Coast. The transaction, effective mid-November 2021, represents an exit for seller Tenex Capital Partners II (Tenex Capital Management); financial terms were not disclosed.

CPP Investments agreed to acquire the remaining interest in Ports America from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, becoming the company’s 100% owner. Ports America is North America’s largest marine terminal operator (70 locations across 33 ports) and CPP said the deal supports continuity of ownership and long‑term investment in the business.

Pilot Freight Services entered an asset purchase agreement with American Linehaul Corporation on July 30, 2021 to expand its middle‑mile expedited LTL capabilities. The deal—supported by Pilot’s backers ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)—will keep ALC operating as a separate, neutral linehaul provider with founders Enzo and Beth Vartuli and their team remaining in leadership roles.

STG Logistics, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, acquired the New Jersey Container Freight Station (CFS) division of Arrowpac International to expand its CFS capacity and presence in the New York/New Jersey ocean freight corridor. Arrowpac will retain its NVOCC and related distribution and transportation businesses, while CFS leadership from Arrowpac will join STG's New York/New Jersey operations.

Dallas-based private equity firm Trive Capital has provided a structured capital investment in NutriFresh Services, a cold-chain logistics and fulfillment provider headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. The financing will support management and existing shareholders as NutriFresh pursues national expansion, technology development and both organic and inorganic growth.

CRST International, Inc. has acquired NAL Group, a New Jersey‑based provider of last‑mile delivery, installation/assembly and complementary warehousing services, from Graycliff Partners LP. Graycliff had invested in NAL in 2016 and supported growth and a 2018 transformative acquisition; the sale gives CRST expanded final‑mile and white‑glove capabilities across North America.

Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. (TLSS) entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all assets of GRC Trucking, Inc., a 30-year intermodal logistics and drayage provider based in Kearney, New Jersey. The asset purchase (to be paid in TLSS common stock) is intended to expand TLSS' intermodal, import/export and drayage capabilities and realize operating-synergies with its PrimeEFS and ShypDirect hubs in New Jersey.

Wind Point Partners portfolio company STG Logistics has acquired Veeco Holdings to expand STG's container freight station (CFS) and contract logistics capabilities on the U.S. East Coast. Veeco's management will remain and join STG's operations team, and STG plans to consolidate the majority of its New Jersey operations into Veeco's North Bergen footprint.

Bain Capital Private Equity has completed the acquisition of Imperial Dade, a leading U.S. distributor of disposable foodservice and janitorial supplies, from Audax Private Equity. Imperial Dade's management (the Tillis family) and Audax will remain meaningful investors as Bain partners with management to accelerate the company's buy-and-build strategy and national expansion.

Hudson Hill Capital acquired majority stakes in Global Transport Logistics, Inc. (GTLi) and Am Trans Expedite, Inc. and combined them into a new holding company, Fusion Transport LLC, to create a national logistics platform focused on retail consolidation, LTL shipping and multimodal brokerage. The founders and senior executives of both companies retained meaningful equity and continue in leadership roles while Ally Financial provided acquisition financing.

Mangrove Equity Partners has made an investment in Shields Business Solutions, a Moorestown, New Jersey-based provider of ATM sales and maintenance and armored car cash-in-transit services. The partnership is intended to support Shields' growth initiatives by enhancing sales and marketing, expanding service offerings, and leveraging Mangrove's industry experience in bank products and services consolidation.

SP Express acquired TMP Direct, a 130-seat customer contact and fulfillment center in Mount Olive, New Jersey, expanding SP Express' distribution and customer care capabilities. The acquisition increases SP Express' distribution center network to seven locations across the U.S. and Europe and adds inbound/outbound multi-channel customer care services and integrated order fulfillment for its e-commerce clients.