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(12 articles)Logistics M&A Surge in September 2026: Tech and Infrastructure Lead
September 2026 saw unprecedented consolidation activity across the logistics sector, with 64 transactions spanning nine subsectors and six continents. The month underscored a strategic pivot toward te
Stord Secures $400M Credit Facility for Fulfillment Network Expansion
Stord, a privately-held e-commerce fulfillment provider, has secured a $400 million credit facility led by Citi, building on its May 2025 Series F funding round. The facility closed oversubscribed at
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
L'Imad's Atlas Air bid signals $10bn+ valuation for freighter operator
Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor L'Imad Holding is reportedly exploring a strategic stake acquisition in Atlas Air Worldwide, a major US-based freighter operator, in what could represent a significa
PE Group Consolidates Courier Firms to Expand Delivery Network
A private equity group has executed a rollup strategy by acquiring three small courier firms to build a more competitive and geographically diversified courier network. This consolidation move reflect
Middle-Market Suppliers Face 30-Day Cash Crunch
Middle-market companies, a critical backbone representing 75% of major enterprises' supply chains, are experiencing severe working-capital deterioration as cash conversion cycles have stretched nearly
CMA CGM Partners with Stonepeak on $2.4B Global Port Terminal Network
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container liner, has announced a transformative joint venture with New York-based private equity firm Stonepeak to consolidate and expand its global terminal portfol
Inverness Graham Partners with ShipSigma on Platform Expansion
Inverness Graham, a private equity investment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with ShipSigma, a logistics technology provider, to develop and scale an advanced freight management and shipm
Penske Automotive Takeover: What It Means for Truck Leasing
Penske Corporation (52% owner) and Mitsui & Co. (20.3% owner) have announced a takeover bid to acquire the remaining 27.8% of publicly traded Penske Automotive Group for $210 per share, valuing the co
Expeditors Layoffs Analyzed Through Fiduciary Duty Lens
A seasoned investment professional has penned an analytical perspective on Expeditors International's documented layoff activity, framing the discussion around corporate fiduciary duty rather than emo
Trucking M&A Supercycle: What Carriers Need to Know
The trucking industry is entering a pivotal phase of consolidation as private equity and strategic buyers re-engage with acquisition opportunities following a challenging market period. With freight r
Trimble May Sell Transportation Unit in Major Logistics M&A
Trimble is reportedly exploring the sale of its Transportation & Logistics segment, a $550 million annual revenue business representing approximately 15% of total sales. Working with Goldman Sachs, th