Tracked deals
31
31 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Transportation Buyers & Acquisitions in New York
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
21 pe · 21 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2023
10 tracked deals announced in 2023.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- InfraRed Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Rail Modal Group (RMG) to expand capacity and resilience at existing inland intermodal terminals and develop additional locations.
- Imperative Logistics Group divested Masterpiece International to Maxwell Street Capital Partners (with Boxart), aiming to sharpen focus on mission-critical, high-touch logistics services across specialized end markets.
- Parking and mobility remain a recurring theme, including ICON Parking transactions led by Hudson Valley Parking Trust and The Broe Group, with growth capital from Turning Rock Partners and Arkview Capital.
- Platform integration is a common structure: Transit Technologies combines busHIVE into its K-12 transit platform, while Bestpass integrates Fleetworthy Solutions into its tolling and payments offering.
| Buyer (repeat or notable) | What’s being acquired/expanded |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Parking Trust | Parking operator ICON Parking (NYC locations) |
| Mill Point Capital LLC | AutoBase add-on to strengthen safety patrol incident response capabilities |
| Wafra Inc. | Platform acquisition: Aquila Air Capital |
| Bestpass | Fleetworthy Solutions compliance/risk software into toll & payment tech |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkview Capital | 2 | Minority-certified private equity fund focused on investi... | PE |
| Hudson Valley Parking Trust | 2 | Parking operations and investment platform focused on par... | Strategic |
| Mill Point Capital LLC | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on control-orie... | PE |
| Southfield Capital | 2 | Lower middle market private equity firm investing in outs... | PE |
| Alba Wheels Up | 1 | Integrated logistics provider offering customs brokerage,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| American Industrial Partners | 1 | Operationally-oriented private equity firm focused on con... | PE |
| Atlas SP Partners | 1 | Warehouse finance and securitized products business major... | Mixed |
| BBH Capital Partners | 1 | Middle-market private equity strategy of Brown Brothers H... | PE |
| Basalt Infrastructure Partners | 1 | Mid‑market infrastructure equity investment advisor focus... | PE |
| Beacon Mobility | 1 | A family of local transportation companies operating scho... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Transportation in New York by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Clearview Capital
- Target
- LJM
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Clearview Capital entered into a strategic partnership with technology-enabled parcel shipping advisory and management company LJM. The investment/transaction closed on May 6, 2026 and provides additional resources to accelerate LJM’s Parcel Intelligence Platform, analytics, and executive shipping advisory offerings.
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June 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Maxwell Street Capital Partners, Boxart
- Target
- Masterpiece International
- Seller
- Imperative Logistics Group
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Imperative Logistics Group divested its Fine Arts logistics specialty services subsidiary, Masterpiece International, to Maxwell Street Capital Partners in partnership with Boxart. The sale is intended to sharpen Imperative’s focus on mission-critical, high-touch, high-value logistics services across multiple specialized end markets.
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April 21, 2026
- Buyer
- The Hinckley Company (Hinckley)
- Target
- Port of Egypt Marine
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hinckley, a U.S. yacht builder and premium marine service provider, announced it has acquired Port of Egypt Marine in Southold, New York. The acquisition expands Hinckley’s Eastern Seaboard network of service yards and marinas and includes significant property upgrades to support heated, year-round yacht storage and enhanced maintenance and concierge services.
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- Buyer
- Diana Shipping Inc., Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
- Target
- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Diana Shipping Inc. increased its all-cash tender offer to acquire the remaining shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited that it does not already own, offering $23.50 per share. Genco’s board has previously rejected Diana’s proposals as undervaluing the company and plans to issue a formal recommendation to shareholders.
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November 24, 2025
- Buyer
- Vehicle Management Solutions LLC, Mill Point Capital LLC
- Target
- AutoBase Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Vehicle Management Solutions LLC (VMS), a Mill Point Capital portfolio company, has acquired AutoBase Inc., a national provider of safety service patrol and traffic incident management services. The add-on strengthens VMS's Safety Service Patrol (SSP) capabilities, expands its geographic coverage (now serving clients in 22 states) and enhances its ability to serve state and municipal transportation agencies.
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- Buyer
- Haveli Investments
- Target
- Accommodations Plus International
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm based in Austin, has acquired Accommodations Plus International (API), a Melville, New York–headquartered provider of crew accommodations and travel technology solutions. API serves 85+ airline, cargo, rail and cruise clients, manages a network of 6,000+ hotels across 700+ cities, and will leverage Haveli's capital and technology expertise to accelerate global expansion and product/platform enhancements.
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March 4, 2025
- Buyer
- Transit Technologies
- Target
- busHIVE
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Transit Technologies has acquired busHIVE, a transportation management software provider that offers trip and charter management, driver compliance, and vehicle preventative maintenance tools. The acquisition will integrate busHIVE's capabilities into Transit Technologies' K-12 transit platform to expand product functionality and operational efficiency for school districts, contractors, and motorcoach operators.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Wafra Inc., Atlas SP Partners
- Target
- Aquila Air Capital
- Seller
- Warburg Pincus
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wafra Inc., a New York-based alternative asset manager, completed the acquisition of its platform Aquila Air Capital. Wafra acquired a controlling interest in Aquila from Warburg Pincus, with support from Atlas SP Partners’ credit facility, and stated the transaction received customary regulatory approvals.
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December 5, 2024
- Buyer
- Fleetworthy
- Target
- Empire Commercial Services, L.P.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fleetworthy has acquired Empire Commercial Services, a New York City provider of commercial parking violation management and resolution, to expand its fleet technology suite. The acquisition adds Empire's S.M.A.R.T. summons management platform and violation-handling expertise to Fleetworthy's capabilities, enabling scaling of Empire's offerings beyond New York into other high-density urban areas.
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- Buyer
- Callaway Hudson Partners (CalHudson), Hudson Valley Parking Trust, Callaway Capital Management, Turning Rock Partners, Arkview Capital
- Target
- ICON Parking
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Callaway Hudson Partners (a partnership between Hudson Valley Parking Trust and Callaway Capital Management) has acquired ICON Parking, an operator of parking garages and mobility services in New York City. Growth capital for the acquisition was provided by Turning Rock Partners and Arkview Capital to support ICON’s expansion and pursuit of ancillary markets, including EV charging and broader geographic growth.
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- Buyer
- The Broe Group, Hudson Valley Parking Trust
- Target
- ICON Parking
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Broe Group has partnered with Hudson Valley Parking Trust to acquire 100% of ICON Parking, New York City's largest parking operator. The transaction gives the buyers control of more than 150 NYC locations (over two million annual transactions) and aims to combine Broe's real estate expertise with HVPT's parking operational capabilities to support national expansion and growth initiatives.
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November 28, 2023
- Buyer
- Bestpass
- Target
- Fleetworthy Solutions
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bestpass, a toll management and payment platform, has acquired Fleetworthy Solutions, a provider of fleet safety, compliance, and risk management software and services. The deal integrates Fleetworthy's CPSuite compliance platform with Bestpass's tolling and payments capabilities to create a one-stop, tech-powered offering for commercial fleets; terms were not disclosed.
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November 24, 2023
- Buyer
- Danelec
- Target
- Nautilus Labs (technology platform)
- Seller
- Nautilus Labs
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Copenhagen-based Danelec has acquired the AI-based technology platform from New York-based Nautilus Labs to combine Danelec’s onboard data capture hardware and install base with Nautilus Labs’ fleet-performance analytics. The deal adds vessel optimization and advanced machine-learning analytics to Danelec’s offering, while the Nautilus platform will continue to operate and support existing customers under Danelec ownership.
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November 1, 2023
- Buyer
- Beacon Mobility
- Target
- Rolling V Bus Corporation
- Seller
- Rolling V Bus Corporation family owners
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Beacon Mobility has acquired Rolling V Bus Corporation, a family-owned full-service transportation company based in South Fallsburg, New York. Rolling V — which operates seven locations, a fleet of 277 vehicles and roughly 380 employees — will join Beacon Mobility's growing family of local transportation companies, expanding Beacon's footprint in upstate New York and the Catskills region.
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September 15, 2023
- Buyer
- Basalt Infrastructure Partners
- Target
- Fortbrand Services LLC
- Seller
- Wincove Private Holdings, L.P., Other investors
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners have acquired Fortbrand Services LLC from a fund managed by Wincove Private Holdings and other investors. Fortbrand is an asset-backed ground support equipment (GSE) and airport maintenance equipment (AME) lessor serving airlines, airports, cargo companies and FBOs across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada; Basalt said it will support the company's next stage of growth and asset-base expansion.
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- Buyer
- Delta Air Lines, Certares Management LLC, Knighthead Capital Management LLC, CK Opportunities Fund I, LP
- Target
- Wheels Up Experience Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Delta Air Lines, Certares Management LLC and Knighthead Capital Management LLC (via CK Opportunities) agreed to provide a $500 million facility — $400 million term loan plus a $100 million liquidity facility from Delta — to Wheels Up to support the company’s business transformation. As part of the recapitalization, Wheels Up will issue Class A common stock to participating lenders (who are expected to own ~95% post-transaction) to stabilize operations and accelerate the company’s path to profitability.
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- Buyer
- Alba Wheels Up, Southfield Capital
- Target
- V.T. Mancusi, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Alba Wheels Up, a Southfield Capital–backed logistics platform based in Valley Stream, New York, has acquired V.T. Mancusi, Inc., a Lawrence, New York customs brokerage and trade compliance specialist focused on the flavors & fragrances and related end markets. The acquisition strengthens Alba's customs brokerage, trade compliance and foreign trade zone (FTZ) capabilities as the V.T. Mancusi team joins Alba's Valley Stream headquarters.
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- Buyer
- Empire Equipment Company
- Target
- Empire Bakery Equipment Co.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Empire Equipment Company acquired Long Island, New York-based Empire Bakery Equipment Co. to expand its wholesale distribution platform for commercial foodservice and bakery equipment, parts, and smallware accessories. The combined business will operate twelve distribution locations across the United States and broaden Empire’s product offering and Northeast logistics network.
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- Buyer
- John D. Smith, Arkview Capital
- Target
- Icon Parking
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Icon Parking was acquired in a management buyout led by President & CEO John D. Smith alongside Arkview Capital, creating one of the largest minority-owned parking and mobility operators in the U.S. The new ownership plans to expand Icon’s footprint nationally from its nearly 200 locations, accelerate EV charging deployment across its garages, and broaden its services into integrated facilities offerings.
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- Buyer
- Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo, J.F. Lehman & Company, Hill City Capital
- Target
- Atlas Air Worldwide
- Seller
- Atlas Air Worldwide shareholders
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An investor group led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo, together with J.F. Lehman & Company and Hill City Capital, acquired Atlas Air Worldwide for an enterprise value of approximately $5.2 billion, paying $102.50 per share in cash. Atlas Air Worldwide will become privately held and continue operating under its existing leadership to accelerate execution of its strategic plan and capitalize on long-term demand for global air cargo services.
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February 27, 2023
- Buyer
- EFL Global
- Target
- Trans American Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
EFL Global has acquired Trans American Customhouse Brokers, Inc., a U.S.-based customs brokerage and logistics firm founded in 1984. The deal adds customs brokerage, clearance and consulting capabilities (including licensed brokers and digital clearance tools) to EFL's global supply chain offering and expands its integrated customs services across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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- Buyer
- Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corporation
- Target
- Ontario Midland Railroad Corp.
- Seller
- Sandra Saracen, Paul Saracen
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corporation (LA&L) acquired control of Ontario Midland Railroad Corp. (OMID) by purchasing 55% of its stock on September 16, 2022, subject to Surface Transportation Board authorization. The purchase adds roughly 52 miles of track in Wayne and Monroe counties, New York, expanding LA&L's short-line network and integrating OMID's customer base and transload capabilities; terms were not disclosed and the sellers were previous owners Sandra and Paul Saracen.
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September 16, 2022
- Buyer
- Premium Parking
- Target
- Allpro Parking LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Premium Parking has acquired Buffalo-based Allpro Parking LLC, integrating Allpro’s operational footprint into Premium’s full‑stack parking technology and management platform. The deal adds 130 Allpro locations across three states, expands Premium’s Midwest and Northeast presence, and supports broader deployment of Premium’s camera‑based payments, cloud permits and subscription parking solutions.
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- Buyer
- Veho
- Target
- QuikReturn
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Veho, a technology-driven next-day delivery platform, has acquired QuikReturn, a New York City reverse logistics startup that offers doorstep package pickups and proprietary return software. The acquisition expands Veho's returns product offering and accelerates geographic expansion of doorstep returns across major U.S. metro markets.
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September 7, 2021
- Buyer
- Mill Point Capital LLC
- Target
- E&M Logistics, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
E&M Logistics, a direct store delivery (DSD) distributor of ice cream, frozen and fresh foods, and beverages, announced it has partnered with Mill Point Capital. The middle-market private equity firm will take ownership as Jim Schubauer joins as Executive Chairman and CEO upon transaction closing, supporting growth initiatives alongside founder Martin Kelly.
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June 22, 2021
- Buyer
- LLR Partners
- Target
- Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), IntelliShift (division of Vehicle Tracking Solutions)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
LLR Partners provided a $70 million growth investment in Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS) to accelerate product innovation and expansion for its IntelliShift division. The capital will support IntelliShift's cloud-based fleet and safety management platform, including AI video telematics, and fund North American expansion and customer experience initiatives.
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March 16, 2021
- Buyer
- Southfield Capital
- Target
- Alba Wheels Up
- Seller
- Salvatore Stile, Damien Stile
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Southfield Capital has partnered with Alba Wheels Up, a Valley Stream, New York-based customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm, in the firm's first platform investment from Southfield Capital III LP. The transaction will support Alba's growth initiatives—expanding service offerings, entering new markets, and strengthening its technology and trade compliance capabilities, while founders Salvatore and Damien Stile remain in leadership roles.
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- Buyer
- Oaktree Capital Management (Transportation Infrastructure Investing Group)
- Target
- Rand Logistics, Inc.
- Seller
- American Industrial Partners
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management’s Transportation Infrastructure Investing Group agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Rand Logistics from American Industrial Partners. The partnership pairs Oaktree’s transportation infrastructure expertise with AIP’s operational approach to support Rand’s growth across the Great Lakes bulk-freight network.
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- Buyer
- BBH Capital Partners
- Target
- Clever Devices Ltd.
- Seller
- Existing management team and shareholder group
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
BBH Capital Partners completed a minority equity investment in Clever Devices Ltd., partnering with the existing management team and shareholder group while leaving the current management structure in place. The investment will accelerate Clever Devices' R&D and global expansion efforts; BBHCP's Brad Langer and Rusty Lewis joined the company's board of directors.
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- Buyer
- Rand Logistics, Inc., American Industrial Partners
- Target
- American Steamship Company
- Seller
- GATX Corporation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Rand Logistics, a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners, has completed the acquisition of American Steamship Company from GATX Corporation. The deal combines ASC's self-unloading Great Lakes fleet with Rand's operations to create a larger, more flexible dry-bulk shipping platform across the Great Lakes.
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- Buyer
- LongueVue Capital
- Target
- Select Express & Logistics
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
LongueVue Capital made a growth capital investment in Select Express & Logistics, a New York–headquartered provider of last-mile, white-glove delivery and assembly services. LVC partnered with Select Express's existing management team (which remains a significant shareholder) to support the company’s continued national expansion and capability build-out across retail, e-commerce and other end markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which transportation subsectors show up in New York acquisitions here?
You’ll see deals across rail intermodal logistics, fine arts specialty logistics, marine services and marinas, and transportation technology/software for transit, fleets, and parking and mobility services.
Are there acquisitions involving parking operators in New York City?
Yes. Transactions involving ICON Parking are highlighted, including deals led by Hudson Valley Parking Trust and The Broe Group in New York City.
What kinds of deal rationales are most common?
Many summaries emphasize expanding capacity or service capabilities (e.g., rail terminals and marine storage/service), sharpening focus on specialized logistics, and integrating acquired tools into existing technology platforms.
Do the deals stay within New York State?
The deals listed are associated with New York, United States locations, but some acquisitions reference broader operational reach—such as services covering multiple states or platforms supporting customers beyond a single metro area.
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