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(90 articles)AP Moller Capital Acquires Portek's 7 Global Port Terminals
AP Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Singapore-based Portek International from Mitsui and Co. Portek operates as a feeder terminal operator with interests in seven port
CEVA Logistics Restructures into Two Units Post-FedEx Acquisition
CEVA Logistics has announced a significant organizational restructuring that divides its global operations into two distinct business units: Freight Management and Contract Logistics. This move follow
CCT Auto Trans Acquires Livingston VTS to Expand Canada Coverage
CCT Auto Trans announced the acquisition of Livingston Vehicle Transportation Services (VTS), a major Canadian vehicle-hauling operator with seven national locations and partnerships with Canadian Nat
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain in Major Logistics Consolidation
CMA CGM Group has acquired FedEx Supply Chain, marking a significant consolidation move in the logistics industry. This acquisition expands CMA CGM's capabilities beyond ocean shipping into comprehens
Global Logistics Consolidation Wave Spreads Across Shipping Networks
Transport Intelligence reports that global logistics consolidation continues to reshape shipping, freight, and last-mile delivery networks as of February 2026. This ongoing trend reflects industry-wid
C.H. Robinson's $5.8B RXO Deal Reshapes North American Brokerage
C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced a $5.8 billion stock-and-cash acquisition of RXO that would create a combined company worth over $25 billion and cement the Eden Prairie-based logistics provider's po
CH Robinson Acquires RXO for $5.8B: Consolidation Reshapes 3PL Market
C.H. Robinson is acquiring RXO in a transformative $5.8 billion transaction valued at approximately 42 times EBITDA, a significant premium compared to typical industry multiples of 8 to 13 times EBITD
Rosatom integrates Delo into logistics platform expansion
Rosatom, Russia's state atomic energy corporation, has integrated Delo into its growing logistics platform, signaling a strategic consolidation of transportation and supply chain assets within the nuc
Germany Blocks Cosco Acquisition of Hamburg Logistics Firm
The German government has blocked Chinese shipping giant Cosco from acquiring Hamburg-based logistics company Zippel, marking a significant move in protecting critical European supply chain infrastruc
Radiant Logistics expands bi-modal brokerage platform
Radiant Logistics has announced a strategic acquisition to expand its bi-modal freight brokerage platform, reinforcing its position in the competitive North American logistics market. This deal allows
CH Robinson's $5.8B RXO Acquisition Reshapes Freight Brokerage
CH Robinson announced a $5.8 billion enterprise-value acquisition of RXO, marking a significant consolidation move in the freight brokerage sector. The deal represents a major strategic bet on industr
India Cabinet Establishes Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority
The Indian Cabinet has approved the establishment of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority, marking a structural reform in how the country's transport and logistics ecosystem will be coordin
European logistics firms capitalize on global supply disruptions
European logistics companies are positioned to significantly benefit from ongoing global supply chain disruptions, as capacity constraints and route complexity create pricing power and customer lock-i
CMA CGM Completes FedEx Supply Chain Acquisition, Expands North America
CMA CGM Group has successfully completed its acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, marking a significant consolidation in the North American logistics market. This strategic move is coupled with multi-ye
TFI Eyes M&A in LTL and Logistics Amid Market Consolidation
TFI International, a major transportation and logistics provider, is actively evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities within the less-than-truckload (LTL) and broader logistics sectors. This s
CMA CGM completes $1.4B FedEx Supply Chain acquisition
CMA CGM Group has successfully completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, marking a significant consolidation in the global third-party logistics market. This acquisition substantia
Puma Partners with Maersk to Optimize North America Distribution
Puma has engaged Maersk to manage its North American distribution operations across three U.S. distribution centers, marking a significant outsourcing move in the apparel and footwear sector. The agre
CMA CGM Completes FedEx Supply Chain Acquisition, Expands North America Presence
CMA CGM Group has completed its acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, a significant strategic move that substantially expands the French container shipping giant's footprint in North America and broadens
Samara Capital Consolidates ARC & Calyx to Build Unified Logistics Platform
Samara Capital's strategic acquisition of minority stakes in ARC and Calyx represents a significant consolidation move in the fragmented logistics technology sector. By combining these two specialized
Maple Group Expands Export Packing with Fladderak Acquisition
Maple Group has strategically acquired Fladderak to expand its export packing capacity, marking a deliberate move to strengthen its position in the heavy lift and project forwarding sector. This acqui
MSC and CMA CGM Face Leadership Shake-Up in Forwarding Rivalry
Shipping giants MSC and CMA CGM are experiencing significant leadership transitions within their freight forwarding divisions, signaling intensifying competition and strategic realignment in the globa
Manuport Logistics Takeover Rumors Build Around APMM Deal
Rumors are circulating in the logistics industry that AP Møller-Mærsk (APMM), the world's largest shipping conglomerate, is pursuing an acquisition of Manuport Logistics, the Antwerp-based freight for
Spartan Logistics Expands Ohio Footprint with Allen Acquisition
Spartan Logistics, a Columbus-based 3PL provider, has completed an acquisition of Allen Logistics that adds 100,000 square feet of warehousing capacity in Whitehouse, Ohio. This transaction increases
Autonomous Trucking in 28 States Signals Major Logistics Consolidation Wave
Autonomous trucking has already achieved operational status across 28 US states, setting the stage for a fundamental restructuring of the logistics industry. According to uShip CEO Sean Wu, this techn
Kuroneko Cargo Air Service Ending 2027: Impact on Japan Logistics
Japan Airlines and Yamato Transport announced the termination of the Kuroneko Cargo Aircraft Service, with operations ceasing in June 2027. This marks a significant consolidation in Japan's domestic a
Yamato to Exit Domestic Cargo Freighter Business by 2027
Yamato Holdings, Japan's largest logistics provider, has announced a significant operational restructuring by committing to exit domestic cargo freighter operations entirely by June 2027. This decisio
Descartes Acquires Extensiv to Strengthen 3PL and E-Commerce Position
Descartes Systems Group has announced the acquisition of Extensiv, a strategic move designed to strengthen its competitive position in the third-party logistics (3PL) and e-commerce fulfillment sector
DHL Global Forwarding Acquires Aero Cargas, Strengthens Air Cargo
DHL Global Forwarding has announced the acquisition of Aero Cargas, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo and global forwarding capabilities. This move signals DHL's commitment to consolidati
Descartes Acquires Extensiv to Strengthen 3PL and E-Commerce
Descartes Systems has announced its acquisition of Extensiv, a strategic move designed to strengthen its position in the third-party logistics (3PL) and e-commerce fulfillment markets. This consolidat
Descartes Acquires Extensiv for $120M to Expand WMS
Descartes Systems Group has announced a $120 million acquisition of Extensiv, a California-based warehouse management and omnichannel fulfillment platform serving 3PL operators. This strategic move fo
Belgian Logistics Firm Acquires German Operator for €135M
A Belgian logistics company has completed a significant acquisition of a German logistics operator for €135 million, marking an important consolidation move in the increasingly competitive European lo
Descartes Acquires TAI Software for $100M to Unify Broker Operations
Descartes Systems Group has completed a $100 million acquisition of TAI Software, marking its second major transportation management system (TMS) deal in two years. This strategic move consolidates AI
Rail & Logistics Giants Vie for India's 11 Airport Privatization Deals
A significant wave of infrastructure consolidation is underway as major rail, logistics, road transport, and shipping companies compete to acquire operating rights for 11 airports in India. This priva
Priority Courier Experts Acquires Two Expedited Services
Priority Courier Experts has completed a strategic acquisition of Priority Dispatch, Inc. and Diamond Expedited, marking a consolidation move within the competitive courier and last-mile delivery sect
Descartes Acquires Tai for $100M to Bolster AI-Powered TMS
Descartes Systems Group has completed a $100 million acquisition of Tai, a provider of AI-powered transportation management solutions tailored for freight brokers. This strategic move represents a con
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, the world's third-largest container shipping line, is acquiring FedEx's logistics arm for $1.4 billion, a transformative deal that signals consolidation in the fragmented logistics sect
Life Couriers Acquired by JLL Partners, Appoints Healthcare Logistics Veteran CEO
Life Couriers, a Munich-based provider of expedited and temperature-controlled logistics services, has been acquired by private equity firm JLL Partners in a strategic move that signals accelerating c
DB Cargo UK Put Up for Sale in Major Rail Restructuring
Deutsche Bahn has initiated a major restructuring by placing DB Cargo UK on the market for sale, signaling significant changes in UK rail freight operations. This strategic divestment reflects broader
Kuehne eyes DSV deal as logistics leader faces valuation pressure
DSV, a major European logistics provider, faces significant valuation pressure with its share price down 11% year-to-date, substantially underperforming peers like Kuehne+Nagel, DHL, and Expeditors, w
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain: New Vertical Integration Era
CMA CGM's acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain represents a major strategic consolidation in the global logistics industry, signaling a structural shift toward vertically integrated operations. This move
Acertus Expands Market Reach Through Fisher Shipping Acquisition
Acertus has completed a strategic acquisition of Fisher Shipping, marking a significant expansion of its freight forwarding and shipping operations. This move consolidates service offerings and extend
State AGs Challenge UP-NS Merger Over Insufficient Competition
Six state attorneys general have formally opposed the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway, arguing that the railroad operator's competitive concessions fall sho
DSV Completes €14.2bn Schenker Acquisition
DSV has completed its landmark €14.2 billion acquisition of Schenker from Deutsche Bahn, marking one of the largest consolidation moves in European logistics and freight forwarding. CEO Jens Lund fina
ACFS Logistics Faces Auction Amid Billionaire Tzaneros Holdings
The announcement that ACFS, a major logistics operator owned by billionaire Tzaneros, is heading to auction represents a significant market transition in Australia's supply chain sector. This developm
Fastfrate Acquires Jardine Transport Group
Fastfrate has completed an acquisition of Jardine Transport Group, marking a consolidation move within the Canadian and North American logistics sector. This deal represents a strategic effort to expa
InfraRed Capital Invests in Rail Modal Group for Growth
InfraRed Capital Partners' acquisition of a majority stake in Rail Modal Group represents a significant capital injection into North American rail logistics infrastructure. This transaction signals gr
CMA CGM Exits SNCF Rail Freight Stake Bid
CMA CGM has withdrawn its bid to acquire a stake in SNCF's rail freight division, marking a significant strategic retreat from European rail consolidation efforts. This decision reflects broader chall
Logistics Companies Hit 'Lowest Lows' as Market Pressures Intensify
The logistics industry is navigating through one of its most challenging periods, with carriers reporting their lowest profitability levels in recent years. This downturn reflects structural changes i
SAL Acquires Aviapartner Liege to Expand European Air Cargo
SAL has announced the acquisition of Aviapartner Liege, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo operations into continental Europe. This move represents SAL's commitment to growing its internat
CMA CGM & Stonepeak Form UNITED PORTS LLC Joint Venture
CMA CGM, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, and Stonepeak, a leading infrastructure investment firm, have completed the formation of UNITED PORTS LLC, a joint venture focused on port