Logistics & Distribution Buyout Acquisitions in 2021

  • Buyer
    Becker Logistics LLC
    Target
    Trek Freight Services, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Becker Logistics LLC acquired Trek Freight Services, LLC effective December 31, 2021. The Lincolnwood, Illinois-based 3PL adds ~125 customers, 25,000+ carriers, 35 employees and Trek's proprietary TMS to Becker's operations as part of Becker's continued growth and capability expansion.

  • Buyer
    Loup Logistics Company, Union Pacific
    Target
    Precision Components Inc. (PCI Reload)
    Seller
    Precision Components Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Loup Logistics Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Union Pacific, acquired the Precision Components Inc. (PCI Reload) transload facility in Phoenix, Arizona, in a deal completed Dec. 30, 2021. The 100+ acre, rail-served facility (125,000 sq. ft. covered storage; three miles of rail capacity) expands Loup/Union Pacific's transload and storage capacity in the Phoenix market and will continue to serve customers across multiple industries.

  • Buyer
    American Eagle Outfitters
    Target
    Quiet Logistics
    Type
    Buyout

    American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) completed the acquisition of Quiet Logistics for approximately $360 million in cash, making Quiet a wholly‑owned AEO subsidiary. The purchase brings in-market fulfillment centers and fulfillment expertise to AEO to reduce delivery costs, improve inventory positioning, and create a supply‑chain platform AEO can scale for its own brands and third‑party customers.

  • Buyer
    Crown Capital Investments
    Target
    Nova Marketing, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Atlanta-based private equity firm Crown Capital Investments has acquired Nova Marketing, LLC, a St. Louis-headquartered warehousing, kitting and fulfillment provider. Crown said the deal adds a central U.S. operation to its national warehousing, kitting and fulfillment network and creates synergies with its distribution solutions portfolio.

  • Buyer
    MWG Holdings Group, Inc.
    Target
    Oz Distribution
    Type
    Buyout

    MWG Holdings Group, Inc. acquired Oz Distribution to add a wholesale cannabis distribution business serving more than 400 California dispensaries. The acquisition vertically integrates Oz's branded products (Royal Tree, Royal Dab, Royal Bud) into MWG's supply chain to expand product reach for MWG's Perfect Union retail locations across California.

  • Buyer
    US Service Group
    Target
    Transcope Services
    Type
    Buyout

    US Service Group (USSG), a Deer Park, New York-based industrial services company, has acquired Transcope Services of Randolph, New Jersey. The acquisition strengthens USSG's presence in the Northeast and expands its rigging, transportation, warehousing and logistics capabilities; Transcope President Mark Elfant will remain on a consulting basis to support growth.

  • Buyer
    UPS
    Target
    Bomi Group
    Seller
    ARCHIMED, Bomi founding family and management
    Location
    Lombardy, Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    UPS has agreed to acquire Italy-headquartered healthcare logistics provider Bomi Group from ARCHIMED's MED Platform I. ARCHIMED, which took Bomi private in 2019, will exit after helping internationalize and grow the business; Bomi's management and founding family will remain in place following the transaction.

  • Buyer
    ID Logistics
    Target
    GVT Transport & Logistics
    Seller
    GVT Group of Logistics
    Location
    North Brabant, Netherlands
    Type
    Buyout

    ID Logistics has completed the acquisition of 100% of GVT Transport & Logistics, the transport and logistics division of GVT Group of Logistics, strengthening its Benelux footprint. GVT operates 12 sites (headquartered in Tilburg, Netherlands), employs more than 750 people, rents ~200,000 m² of warehouses and runs a fleet of 285 trucks, serving mainly international electronics and non-food retail customers.

  • Buyer
    AmpliTech Group, Inc.
    Target
    Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc.
    Seller
    Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc., a San Jose–based authorized distributor of semiconductor components. The deal (approximately $8.0M cash plus $1.5M escrow and restricted shares) nearly triples AmpliTech's revenue base, adds a global distribution platform and a record combined order backlog of $11.4M, and is intended to accelerate commercialization of AmpliTech's MMIC chip solutions.

  • Buyer
    Exertis (DCC Technology), DCC plc
    Target
    Almo Corporation
    Seller
    Chaiken Family
    Type
    Buyout

    DCC Technology, trading as Exertis, has acquired Almo Corporation in what DCC plc described as its largest transaction to date. The acquisition expands Exertis' Pro AV and consumer appliance distribution capabilities in North America, adding Almo's 660 employees, nine distribution centers and more than 2.5 million square feet of warehousing to Exertis' operations.

  • Buyer
    Ryder System, Inc.
    Target
    Whiplash
    Type
    Buyout

    Ryder System, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Whiplash, a City of Industry, California-based omnichannel e-commerce fulfillment and logistics provider, for approximately $480 million in cash. The acquisition expands Ryder's e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment network (adding 19 warehouses and ~7 million square feet), is expected to be accretive, and aims to integrate Whiplash's technology, operations, and team to accelerate capability and geographic coverage.

  • Buyer
    Arcus Infrastructure Partners / Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 2 (AEIF2)
    Target
    HB Returnable Transport Solutions
    Seller
    Mentha, Founders and existing management shareholders
    Location
    Overijssel, Netherlands
    Type
    Buyout

    Arcus Infrastructure Partners, through Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 2 (AEIF2), has acquired 100% of HB Returnable Transport Solutions from existing shareholders including Mentha. HB, a Welsum-based provider of rental, washing and integrated logistics for returnable transport items (RTIs) serving the Dutch food & beverage supply chain, will see senior management reinvest alongside the Fund to support future growth and capability expansion.

  • Buyer
    Radiant Logistics, Inc.
    Target
    Navegate, Inc.
    Seller
    Navegate's owners
    Type
    Buyout

    Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT) acquired all outstanding stock of Navegate, Inc., a Mendota Heights, Minnesota-based technology-enabled logistics and supply chain management company, in a transaction that closed December 3, 2021. The deal (reported at $35 million) expands Radiant's international services footprint—including customs brokerage, ocean forwarding and drayage—and adds Navegate's cloud-based global trade management platform to Radiant's network.

  • Buyer
    American Pacific Group, Platinum Equity, Angelo Gordon
    Target
    Fellers, Inc.
    Seller
    Frank Fellers, Fellers management team
    Type
    Buyout

    American Pacific Group (APG) has acquired Fellers, Inc., the world's largest vehicle wrap distributor headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. APG partnered with financing sources Platinum Equity and Angelo Gordon to complete the transaction; Bridgepoint Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to Fellers. Fellers CEO Tom Brophy will remain in his role following the sale.

  • Buyer
    H.I.G. Capital
    Target
    Grupo Ransa
    Seller
    Grupo Romero
    Location
    Lima, Peru
    Type
    Buyout

    An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has acquired a majority stake in Grupo Ransa, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) operator headquartered in Peru. Grupo Romero will remain a strategic partner and Ransa's existing management team, led by CEO Paolo Sacchi, will continue to run the business; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    The Jordan Company, L.P. (affiliate)
    Target
    Echo Global Logistics, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    An affiliate of private equity firm The Jordan Company completed the acquisition of Echo Global Logistics, Inc. for $48.25 per share in cash, taking the Chicago-based logistics provider private and suspending its Nasdaq trading. The Jordan Company said it will partner with Echo’s management to invest in the company’s technology and accelerate its long-term growth strategy.

  • Buyer
    Envoy Solutions
    Target
    Johnston Paper Company, Inc.
    Seller
    Johnston family (owners of Johnston Paper Company)
    Type
    Buyout

    Envoy Solutions, a Glenview, Illinois–based specialty distribution platform, has agreed to acquire Johnston Paper Company, a family-owned distributor in Auburn, New York that serves the foodservice and janitorial (Jan-San) markets. The deal expands Envoy Solutions' footprint in the Northeast and is expected to close in Q4 2021, bringing Johnston’s ~130 employees into Envoy’s national distribution network.

  • Buyer
    Sentinel Capital Partners
    Target
    Empire Auto Parts
    Seller
    Tenex Capital Partners II, L.P. (Tenex Capital Management)
    Type
    Buyout

    Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired Empire Auto Parts, a Totowa, New Jersey–headquartered specialty distributor of aftermarket collision parts operating a hub-and-spoke network across the U.S. East Coast. The transaction, effective mid-November 2021, represents an exit for seller Tenex Capital Partners II (Tenex Capital Management); financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Pantero
    Target
    Ampro Material Handling (Ampro, Inc.)
    Seller
    Glen Hope (owner of Ampro)
    Type
    Buyout

    Pantero, a family-owned packaging and warehouse supply company based in Troy, Michigan, has acquired Ampro Material Handling, a Detroit-area racking and material handling supplier founded in 1969. The deal expands Pantero's material handling capabilities—adding pallet racking, mezzanines, custom fabrication and installation services—to offer more comprehensive warehouse solutions to its customers.

  • Buyer
    Pamplona Capital Management
    Target
    BFG Supply
    Seller
    Incline Equity Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Pamplona Capital Management has acquired BFG Supply, a technology-enabled distributor serving the green industry, from Incline Equity Partners. Headquartered in Burton, Ohio, BFG distributes products across professional horticulture, lawn & garden, hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture and will look to grow organically and via acquisitions under Pamplona's ownership.

  • November 9, 2021
    Buyer
    DoorDash
    Target
    Wolt
    Seller
    EQT Ventures, EQT Growth
    Location
    Uusimaa, Finland
    Type
    Buyout

    DoorDash has agreed to acquire Helsinki-based food delivery platform Wolt in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately EUR 7 billion, subject to regulatory approval. As part of the deal, EQT Ventures and EQT Growth will exit their holdings in Wolt and receive DoorDash shares. Wolt operates in 23 countries, employs over 4,000 people, and the acquisition significantly expands DoorDash's international presence and last-mile logistics footprint.

  • Buyer
    ShipHero
    Target
    Golden Egg Solutions
    Type
    Buyout

    ShipHero has acquired Golden Egg Solutions, an e-commerce fulfillment and packaging provider based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The acquisition gives ShipHero a strategically located warehouse in the Northwestern U.S. and adds capabilities including HazMat handling, packaging, drop-shipping and white-label supplement procurement for its fulfillment and 3PL clients.

  • Buyer
    CMA CGM
    Target
    Fenix Marine Services
    Seller
    EQT Infrastructure (EQT Infrastructure III fund)
    Type
    Buyout

    CMA CGM has agreed to acquire Fenix Marine Services from the EQT Infrastructure III fund for an enterprise value of USD 2.3 billion. Fenix operates one of the largest container terminals at the Port of Los Angeles (handling ~2.3 million TEUs annually and ~145 employees); the deal is expected to close subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Ryder System, Inc.
    Target
    Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System
    Type
    Buyout

    Ryder System entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding equity of Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System (Midwest), a Woodridge, Illinois-based provider of warehousing, distribution, and transportation solutions for food, beverage, and CPG customers. Ryder expects the acquisition to add about $135 million in annual revenue to its supply chain solutions segment in 2022 and to expand Ryder’s multi-client warehousing presence in the greater Chicago area.

  • Buyer
    ShipHero
    Target
    Cargo Cove Fulfillment
    Type
    Buyout

    ShipHero has acquired Cargo Cove Fulfillment, a Jacksonville, Florida-based full-service e-commerce logistics and fulfillment provider. The deal integrates Cargo Cove's fulfillment, picking/packing, inventory management and returns services (which serve over 50 e-commerce brands and have shipped over one million orders) into ShipHero's fulfillment network to expand its southeastern U.S. footprint and strengthen its fulfillment capabilities following a $50 million financing round.

  • Buyer
    Alliance Ground International
    Target
    MIC Cargo (Maestro International Cargo)
    Type
    Buyout

    Alliance Ground International (AGI) has acquired MIC Cargo (Maestro), a Chicago-based air cargo and ground handling operator at Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The deal expands AGI's warehouse footprint and aircraft parking capacity at ORD — including Maestro's WHO‑GDP certified cold‑chain pharmaceutical capabilities — as AGI grows its North American air cargo and below‑the‑wing services.

  • Buyer
    ShipMonk
    Target
    El Mar Mexico (321 Fulfillment of Mexico)
    Location
    Baja California, Mexico
    Type
    Buyout

    ShipMonk acquired El Mar Mexico (321 Fulfillment of Mexico) and opened its first warehouse facility outside the U.S. in Tecate, Mexico. The acquisition enables ShipMonk to offer cross‑border 3PL fulfillment that leverages CBP Section 321 to reduce duties and import costs for e‑commerce customers while expanding the company's international footprint.

  • Buyer
    DexKo Global Inc., Dexter Axle Company
    Target
    National Trailer Parts Warehouse, Ltd.
    Seller
    Keith Brown, Ernie Giddens
    Location
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    DexKo Global's wholly-owned subsidiary Dexter Axle Company acquired National Trailer Parts Warehouse, Ltd., a trailer-parts distributor based in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The acquisition expands Dexter's distribution coverage in Western Canada and integrates National Trailer Parts' ~20 employees and local fleet into Dexter's distribution network.

  • Buyer
    Gamut Capital Management, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
    Target
    PS Logistics
    Seller
    One Equity Partners, WayPoint Capital Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    One Equity Partners announced it has exited its investment in PS Logistics, the U.S. flatbed transportation and full-service logistics provider headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company was acquired by Gamut Capital Management and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) (financial terms not disclosed) after OEP helped scale PS Logistics through 14 add-on acquisitions and strong organic growth.

  • Buyer
    Lineage Logistics
    Target
    Kloosterboer Group
    Seller
    Kloosterboer family
    Location
    South Holland, Netherlands
    Type
    Buyout

    Lineage Logistics has completed the acquisition of the family‑owned Kloosterboer Group, a Netherlands‑based cold storage and temperature‑controlled logistics provider with ~900 employees and 11 facilities across Europe, Canada and South Africa. The deal expands Lineage's European footprint—adding locations in France and Germany—and enhances its value‑added and automation capabilities while reinforcing sustainability leadership.

  • Buyer
    LaserShip
    Target
    OnTrac Logistics
    Type
    Buyout

    LaserShip is acquiring West Coast parcel carrier OnTrac Logistics for approximately $1.3 billion, creating the largest regional parcel carrier in the United States by combining eastern and western networks. The combined company will expand LaserShip’s footprint coast-to-coast, increasing scale to better compete with national carriers and generate about $1.6 billion in combined revenue, according to Moody’s.

  • Buyer
    Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc.
    Target
    T.F. Boyle Transportation, Inc., Skelton USA Inc.
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (AHG) has acquired 100% of T.F. Boyle Transportation, Inc. for approximately US$80 million and the remaining 51% of Skelton USA Inc. for approximately C$50 million, completing AHG's ownership of both businesses. The transactions expand AHG's U.S. footprint and temperature‑controlled life sciences logistics capabilities, and are expected to be immediately accretive to cash flow and earnings per share.

  • Buyer
    Mike Dames, Halstatt Legacy Partners
    Target
    The Colography Group
    Seller
    Mark Schoeman
    Type
    Buyout

    Mike Dames, supported by Halstatt Legacy Partners, has acquired The Colography Group, an Atlanta-based market intelligence and consulting firm focused on the parcel shipping industry. The deal transfers ownership from retiring owner Mark Schoeman; Dames becomes President and plans to prioritize hiring a Vice President of Operations to support continued growth and client service continuity.

  • September 29, 2021
    Buyer
    ArcBest
    Target
    MoLo Solutions, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MoLo Solutions, a Chicago-based truckload freight brokerage, for $235 million in cash with potential additional contingent consideration. The acquisition expands ArcBest's asset-light truckload brokerage capabilities, increases access to carrier partners and shippers, and is expected to be accretive to earnings.

  • Buyer
    CPP Investments
    Target
    Ports America
    Seller
    Funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management
    Type
    Buyout

    CPP Investments agreed to acquire the remaining interest in Ports America from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, becoming the company’s 100% owner. Ports America is North America’s largest marine terminal operator (70 locations across 33 ports) and CPP said the deal supports continuity of ownership and long‑term investment in the business.

  • Buyer
    project44
    Target
    Convey
    Type
    Buyout

    project44 has acquired Austin-based Convey, a last-mile Delivery Experience Management (DEM) and real-time visibility provider, for $255 million. The acquisition expands project44's platform to the consumer doorstep, combining end-to-end supply chain visibility with post-purchase delivery experience and AI-driven analytics to better serve retail and eCommerce customers.

  • Buyer
    PLS Logistics Services
    Target
    D&L Transport
    Type
    Buyout

    PLS Logistics Services, a technology-driven third-party logistics provider based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has acquired D&L Transport, a freight brokerage headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. D&L will operate as an independent subsidiary with Brian DeFrain remaining president, and PLS expects the transaction to increase its annual revenue run rate to $950 million (with a projected ~$1.2 billion in 2022).

  • Buyer
    WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.
    Target
    American Mobile Leasing, Inc., Equipe Container Services, Inc. (d/b/a Moveable Container Storage / MCS), Saf-T-Box, LP
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. acquired American Mobile Leasing, Equipe Container Services, Inc. (d/b/a Moveable Container Storage / MCS), and Saf-T-Box, LP, adding about 11,000 portable storage units to its U.S. fleet. The transactions were funded with cash on hand and borrowings under the company’s revolving credit facility and are intended to expand WillScot Mobile Mini’s market presence, fleet availability, and service capabilities across key U.S. regions.

  • Buyer
    A.P. Moller - Maersk, Maersk Growth
    Target
    HUUB
    Seller
    Maersk Growth, Existing HUUB investors
    Location
    Porto, Portugal
    Type
    Buyout

    A.P. Moller - Maersk has acquired HUUB, a Portuguese cloud-based logistics start-up that provides an omnichannel fulfilment platform focused on the fashion industry. The deal — executed through Maersk’s venture activities — brings HUUB’s technology and talent into Maersk’s e‑commerce logistics offering while HUUB’s existing investors, including Maersk Growth, are exiting.

  • Buyer
    Blade Air Mobility, Inc.
    Target
    Trinity Air Medical, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Blade Air Mobility agreed to acquire Trinity Air Medical for approximately $23 million upfront plus contingent consideration, creating a nationwide, multi-modal organ logistics and transport platform. The acquisition will fold Trinity into Blade's MediMobility business, with Trinity leadership joining Blade's MediMobility management team and all Trinity employees expected to remain post-closing.

  • Buyer
    Magaya Corporation
    Target
    Qwyk, SimpliShip
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Magaya Corporation acquired digital freight-forwarding platform Qwyk and freight marketplace SimpliShip to accelerate its digitization strategy and enhance customer-facing capabilities for logistics service providers. The dual acquisition adds a white-label customer portal, sailing-schedule data, and a marketplace/API-driven procurement capability to Magaya's logistics automation platform.

  • Buyer
    Whiplash
    Target
    Enlinx
    Seller
    David Burns, Ken Thompson
    Type
    Buyout

    Whiplash, a nationwide omnichannel fulfillment provider based in City of Industry, California, acquired Enlinx, a Salt Lake City–based 3PL fulfillment provider, adding a 400,000-square-foot distribution center and ~246 employees. The acquisition expands Whiplash's presence in the Intermountain West to better serve D2C ecommerce and omnichannel retail customers with faster regional shipping and multi-node fulfillment capabilities.

  • Buyer
    TransImpact
    Target
    MCG Logistics
    Type
    Buyout

    TransImpact has acquired MCG Logistics, a global freight and parcel management and consulting firm, to deepen its logistics expertise across consumer products, home products and healthcare and to expand ocean, air and international logistics capabilities. The deal expands TransImpact's geographic footprint with a California office; the combined company will maintain offices in North Carolina, Ohio and California and operate with over 170 employees.

  • Buyer
    Harvestone Group
    Target
    Gateway Terminals LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Harvestone Group has acquired Gateway Terminals LLC, a bulk liquid terminal complex in Sauget, Illinois with 400,000 barrels of tank capacity and multimodal truck, rail, and barge capabilities. The purchase expands Harvestone’s marketing, logistics and trading platform and strengthens its position in key biofuels and commodity supply chains.

  • Buyer
    Phoenix Equity Partners
    Target
    Ava Global Limited
    Seller
    Ava Risk Group
    Location
    Kent, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Phoenix Equity Partners has exchanged contracts to acquire a majority stake in Ava Global Limited from parent company Ava Risk Group (ARG), investing alongside founders Chris Fergus and James Alston. The UK-based specialist secure-logistics provider will receive capital to invest in people, technology and offices to support continued rapid international growth and establishment as an independent business.

  • Buyer
    Cart.com
    Target
    Sauceda Industries
    Type
    Buyout

    Cart.com has acquired Sauceda Industries, an Austin-based 3PL provider that offers omnichannel fulfillment services for ecommerce brands. The acquisition expands Cart.com's nationwide fulfillment capabilities and integrates Sauceda's partner network, people and processes into Cart.com's end-to-end ecommerce platform.

  • Buyer
    MGN Logistics, Inc.
    Target
    Republic Logistic Services
    Type
    Buyout

    MGN Logistics, Inc. acquired Republic Logistic Services, a California-based niche freight brokerage, to establish a West Coast presence and expand its freight management business. The deal is intended to support wider adoption of MGN's proprietary cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) and improve service for existing and new customers.

  • Buyer
    Uber Freight (Uber Technologies, Inc.)
    Target
    Transplace
    Seller
    TPG Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    Uber Freight has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Transplace from TPG Capital for approximately $2.25 billion, consisting of up to $750 million in Uber common stock and the remainder in cash. The deal combines Uber Freight's large digitally-enabled carrier network with Transplace's managed transportation and shipper-facing technology to create a scaled end-to-end logistics platform and accelerate Uber Freight's path to profitability.

  • Buyer
    Werner Enterprises, Inc.
    Target
    ECM Transport Group
    Type
    Buyout

    Werner Enterprises acquired an 80% equity stake in ECM Transport Group for $142.4 million, with an exclusive option to purchase the remaining 20% after five years. The deal adds nearly 500 trucks, 2,000 trailers and over 500 drivers to Werner's network, increasing its short-haul/regional truckload capabilities and expanding its presence in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio and Northeast regions.

  • Buyer
    Crown Capital Investments
    Target
    Ameriworld Enterprises, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Crown Capital Investments, an Atlanta-based direct investment platform, has acquired Ameriworld Enterprises, Inc., a Miami-based order fulfillment and distribution solutions provider serving B2B, B2C, retailers and e-commerce. The acquisition positions Crown Capital to capture continued e-commerce growth by adding fulfillment, packaging and brand-building capabilities to its portfolio.

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