Tracked deals
13
13 tracked deals across 2021-2026.
Transportation Buyers & Acquisitions in Louisiana
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
10 strategic · 6 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
5 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Maritime Partners, LLC uses a funds-managed structure to pursue vessel/charter exposure in the Jones Act market, including tanker acquisitions tied to long-term bareboat charters.
- KAG Logistics, LLC and Bluestem Equity Ltd. focus on land transportation and petrochemical/logistics capabilities, expanding capacity through acquisitions in Lafayette and beyond.
- Parking Guidance Systems (PGS) targets transportation technology: it merged with INDECT Electronics & Distribution GmbH and acquired ParkZen, combining sensor hardware, AI-driven parking software, and deployment capabilities.
- Regional operators also appear as buyers: American Safety LLC expands charter transportation capabilities by acquiring New Orleans Tours.
- Auto auction roll-ups and add-ons are represented by America’s Auto Auction (America’s Group) and XLerate Group, both continuing local operations while integrating into broader networks.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC Industries | 2 | Chicago-based holding company for the Crown family's indu... | Family Office |
| Maritime Partners, LLC | 2 | Maritime-focused asset manager and fund sponsor specializ... | PE |
| A&R Logistics | 1 | Supply chain services company providing dry and liquid bu... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| America's Auto Auction (America's Group) | 1 | Operator of a nationwide auto auction and vehicle remarke... | Strategic |
| American Safety LLC | 1 | Minority-owned transportation and services operator provi... | Strategic |
| Bluestem Equity Ltd. | 1 | Private investment partnership focused on operating and p... | PE |
| KAG Logistics, LLC | 1 | Outsourced managed transportation and logistics provider ... | Strategic |
| Parking Guidance Systems (PGS) | 1 | Designer, integrator, and installer of parking guidance s... | Strategic |
| Patriot Rail Company LLC | 1 | Operator of short-line and regional freight railroads and... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Project Merchant Acquisition LLC | 1 | Special-purpose acquisition vehicle owned and controlled ... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Transportation in Louisiana by Year
Last 5 years
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Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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June 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Voyager Interests
- Target
- Rotorcraft Leasing Company
- Seller
- Bluehenge Capital Partners, Group of undisclosed investors
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Voyager Interests has taken control of Rotorcraft Leasing Company, a helicopter operator based in Broussard, Louisiana. The deal transfers ownership from Bluehenge Capital Partners and a group of undisclosed investors and adds more than 30 purpose-built helicopters and six land-based bases to Voyager’s portfolio effective immediately.
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October 6, 2025
- Buyer
- America's Auto Auction (America's Group)
- Target
- Lake Charles Auto Auction
- Seller
- Matt Pedersen, Mike Pedersen, Pedersen family
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
America's Auto Auction (America's Group) has acquired Lake Charles Auto Auction, a family-owned dealer auction in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The business will operate as America's Auto Auction Lake Charles and continue weekly dealer-only auctions, with the Pedersen family (owner Matt Pedersen) selling the business to America's as part of the company's southern expansion.
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- Buyer
- Parking Guidance Systems (PGS)
- Target
- ParkZen, INDECT Electronics & Distribution GmbH
- Seller
- ParkZen management and individual investors
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Houston-based Parking Guidance Systems (PGS) has completed a strategic merger with INDECT Electronics & Distribution GmbH and acquired Baton Rouge–based parking software company ParkZen. The transactions vertically integrate INDECT’s sensor hardware, ParkZen’s AI-driven parking software, and PGS’s U.S. deployment capabilities to create a combined global parking-technology offering and accelerate international expansion.
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January 4, 2025
- Buyer
- American Safety LLC
- Target
- New Orleans Tours
- Seller
- Hospitality Enterprises
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Louisiana-based American Safety LLC has acquired New Orleans Tours from Hospitality Enterprises, adding the tour operator's fleet of 18 shuttles and buses to expand charter capacity ahead of Super Bowl LIX. The acquisition increases American Safety's fleet to more than 200 vehicles and aims to bolster event, convention, and tourism transportation capabilities across the Gulf Coast while maintaining continuity for employees and clients.
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August 22, 2023
- Buyer
- Project Merchant Acquisition LLC, Maritime Partners, LLC
- Target
- American Tanker Holding Company, Inc. (ATHC)
- Seller
- AMSC ASA
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Funds managed by Maritime Partners, LLC (through newly-formed Project Merchant Acquisition LLC) agreed to buy American Tanker Holding Company, Inc. (ATHC), AMSC ASA's Jones Act tanker business, for aggregate gross cash proceeds to AMSC of US$249.3 million (enterprise value reported at US$746.7 million). ATHC owns nine handysize product tankers and one handysize shuttle tanker on long-term bareboat charters to Overseas Shipholding Group and Keystone Shipping; the deal is intended to complement Maritime Partners' existing vessel-lease portfolio and diversify lessee and asset exposure in the protected Jones Act market.
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December 28, 2022
- Buyer
- Bluestem Equity Ltd.
- Target
- United Vision Logistics
- Seller
- a group of large capital providers and credit managers
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bluestem Equity Ltd. completed the acquisition of Lafayette, Louisiana-based United Vision Logistics (UVL), a land transportation and logistics provider offering heavy haul, long haul, and expedited services across the United States and Canada. UVL — which operates out of Lafayette and Houston and maintains a network of over 100 facilities and a large fleet of owner-operators and partnered carriers — will continue operating under its existing leadership as Bluestem partners to grow the business.
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October 27, 2022
- Buyer
- Southern Devall (combined company under CC Industries)
- Target
- Devall Towing, Southern Towing Company
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Devall Towing and Southern Towing Company announced plans to fully integrate operations and management in 2023, forming a combined company called Southern Devall. The integration will combine Devall’s coastal network with Southern’s upriver capabilities to provide integrated marine transportation solutions across U.S. inland and coastal waterways.
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September 26, 2022
- Buyer
- Patriot Rail Company LLC
- Target
- Delta Southern Railroad, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Patriot Rail Company LLC entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Delta Southern Railroad, Inc., a short line railroad operating two line segments in Louisiana serving two Mississippi River ports. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) expands Patriot Rail’s short line network and strengthens its presence and freight options in a chemical and forest-products corridor in Louisiana; the deal remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory authorization.
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- Buyer
- Maritime Partners, LLC
- Target
- M/G Transport Holdings LLC
- Seller
- Auxo Investment Partners LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Addon
Maritime Partners, through its managed funds, has agreed to acquire M/G Transport Holdings LLC from Auxo Investment Partners and its affiliates. M/G, a longtime provider of inland barge transportation on the Lower Mississippi River and West Canal to Houston, will continue to operate under its brand with existing management; terms were not disclosed.
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June 15, 2022
- Buyer
- KAG Logistics, LLC, The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.
- Target
- American PetroLog, LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KAG Logistics, LLC completed the acquisition of American PetroLog, LLC, a Lafayette, Louisiana-based provider of multi-modal distribution, transloading, storage and liquid-bulk logistics services for the petrochemical industry. The deal brings American PetroLog's team — including President & CEO Jeff Colonna — into KAGL and expands KAG's capabilities and capacity in liquid bulk/petrochemical logistics across North America.
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September 9, 2021
- Buyer
- XLerate Group
- Target
- Greater Shreveport-Bossier Auto Auction (GSBAA)
- Seller
- Steve Chiasson, Keith Hightower
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The XLerate Group has acquired Greater Shreveport-Bossier Auto Auction (GSBAA), adding the Shreveport, Louisiana-based dealer auction to its portfolio as part of its ongoing roll-up strategy. GSBAA will continue to be operated locally by Matt Chiasson as general manager while XLerate integrates the facility into its network to expand footprint and service offerings across the region.
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July 30, 2021
- Buyer
- A&R Logistics, Wind Point Partners
- Target
- RJ's Transportation
- Seller
- Riley James ("RJ") Blanchet
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Addon
A&R Logistics, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired RJ's Transportation, a Port Allen, Louisiana-based provider of bulk liquid transportation and related trucking services. The add-on strengthens A&R's liquid chemical platform and expands its Gulf Coast geographic coverage while RJ's founder and president will remain involved in the combined business.
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February 2, 2021
- Buyer
- Southern Towing Company, CC Industries
- Target
- Devall Towing
- Seller
- Devall family
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Addon
Southern Towing Company, an affiliate of CC Industries, has acquired Devall Towing from the Devall family. Devall — a Sulphur, Louisiana–based towboat and barge operator focused on specialty chemicals with a fleet of 36 towboats and 125 liquid tank barges — will operate as a new division of Southern Towing, with existing management remaining in place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of transportation deals are most common in Louisiana?
Recent transactions in Louisiana cover multiple subsectors, including maritime/tanker and inland barge services, short line rail, land logistics and liquid-bulk transportation, plus transportation-adjacent software like parking technology and dealer auction operations.
Which buyers appear more than once across these Louisiana transportation acquisitions?
Maritime Partners, LLC, KAG Logistics, LLC, and XLerate Group recur in multiple acquisitions shown for Louisiana, alongside other notable buyers like Parking Guidance Systems (PGS) and American Safety LLC.
Are these acquisitions generally in specific Louisiana cities or broader across the state?
They’re anchored by specific Louisiana locations—such as Broussard, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Port Allen, and Shreveport-Bossier—while many buyers describe wider regional or national expansion after closing.
Do the deals focus on integrating operations or preserving local leadership?
Several transactions indicate an integration-and-continuity approach, such as keeping existing leadership or local operating teams in place while combining resources or networks under the new owner.
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