#3pl-consolidation
(7 articles)PE Firm Open Road Ventures Acquires Intermodal 3PL Double-Stack
Open Road Ventures has completed an acquisition of Double-Stack, an intermodal third-party logistics provider, marking another significant private equity move in the logistics consolidation wave. This
PE Firm Acquires Intermodal 3PL Double-Stack in First Deal
Open Road Ventures, a middle-market private equity firm focused on freight brokers, has completed its inaugural acquisition by purchasing Double-Stack Logistics, an asset-backed intermodal 3PL with di
Japan Post's Logisteed stake signals Toll Group expansion
Japan Post's substantial investment in Logisteed, announced in October 2025 and reportedly showing operational progress by May 2026, represents a strategic consolidation move in the Asia-Pacific third
Ziegler UK Ownership Shifts as European Group Faces Restructuring
Ziegler UK, a significant player in the European logistics landscape, has undergone a notable ownership restructure with control passing to Aquila Strategic in March, according to Companies House fili
Echo Global Acquires ITS Logistics in Major 3PL Consolidation
Echo Global Logistics has announced the acquisition of ITS Logistics, marking a significant consolidation move within the third-party logistics (3PL) sector. This strategic transaction expands Echo Gl
Nippon Express Acquires Metro Supply Chain for $1.6B
Nippon Express, a major Japanese logistics provider, has acquired Metro Supply Chain for approximately $1.6 billion, marking a significant strategic expansion into the North American market. This acqu
800+ Logistics Jobs Cut as Contract Freight Demand Weakens
Over 800 jobs are being eliminated across U.S. logistics and transportation companies as contract freight demand remains under pressure, despite some stabilization in trucking spot markets. The layoff