Logistics & Distribution Acquisitions in United States

Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile completed a merger to create a scaled national, non-asset-based final-mile 3PL focused on big-and-bulky white-glove delivery and installation services across the United States. Both companies are portfolio holdings of Argosy Private Equity, and the combination expands their geographic footprint, customer base, and service capabilities.

PX Holdings Inc. (parent of Pure Freight Lines Ltd. and Pure Freight Management) acquired Freight Exchange of North America from Redwood Logistics. The acquisition expands PX Holdings’ transportation footprint in Chicago, the Midwest, and key United States–Mexico border markets while establishing an expanded strategic partnership in which Redwood continues to support freight orchestration through its 4PL model.

Key Trucking Inc., a regional transportation and freight services provider based in Kent, Washington, was acquired by Estes Logistics, a division of Estes Express Lines. ACT Capital Advisors represented Key Trucking and facilitated the transaction, enabling Estes to expand its footprint in the Pacific Northwest while transitioning Key Trucking’s employees to Estes.

Truelink Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, acquired SouthernCarlson, Inc. from Kyocera Corporation, establishing SouthernCarlson as an independent business. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, SouthernCarlson is a leading U.S. distributor and service provider of construction and industrial fasteners, tools, packaging, and consumable supplies serving more than 50,000 professional customers through a nationwide branch and distribution network. Bain Capital Private Credit and Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Alternatives provided a senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition; financial terms were not disclosed.

ShipTime Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Paid, Inc., acquired an 80% ownership stake in Warehowz, Inc., an on-demand warehousing and fulfillment marketplace. The deal expands ShipTime’s North American logistics capabilities by adding Warehowz’s network of more than 2,500 warehouses across the United States and Canada, strengthening end-to-end shipping, warehousing, and fulfillment offerings for enterprise and eCommerce shippers.

Callbox Logistics announced the majority acquisition of JMC Global Concierge Logistics, a complementary logistics and freight services provider. The combination is intended to create a more diversified logistics and supply chain platform, expanding service offerings and operational reach across U.S. markets and supporting complex domestic and international logistics needs.

Allstates WorldCargo announced the acquisition of Promptus, LLC, a Miami-based customs broker and logistics firm. The deal expands Allstates WorldCargo’s Miami operations and adds an in-house, licensed customs brokerage division to provide customs clearance and compliance services alongside its freight offerings.

Shipfusion completed the acquisition of Boxtrot LLC, a Chicago-area ecommerce fulfillment company. Boxtrot’s merchants were transitioned into Shipfusion’s national warehouse network, expanding Shipfusion’s fulfillment capacity and supporting continued growth for high-volume ecommerce brands.

Rinchem Company, LLC, a specialty chemical and gas warehousing and logistics provider, announced a combination with Dupré Logistics, L.L.C., a transportation and logistics solutions provider for the chemical supply chain. Dupré will complement Rinchem with distribution and strategic capacity brokerage services, while both companies will retain their respective headquarters, brands, and leadership teams. In conjunction with the combination, Rinchem also entered into a new-money financing with its lenders, including approximately $100 million of new investment and maturity extensions on its term loans and revolving credit facility.

Core & Main Inc. has closed its previously announced acquisition of Pioneer Supply. Pioneer Supply is a distributor of water, wastewater, and storm drainage products with operations in Moore, Oklahoma and Weatherford, Texas; financial terms were not disclosed.

UOVO: Art, Fashion, Wine announced the acquisition of Vault Fine Art Services, a fine art storage and services provider in Central Texas. The deal expands UOVO’s Texas footprint by establishing a permanent presence in the Austin and San Antonio region and adds Vault’s capabilities in climate-controlled storage, packing/crating, transportation, installation, and collections management to UOVO’s national network.

Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. announced that funds it manages have completed the acquisition of eShipping, a tech-enabled managed transportation, logistics, and supply chain technology solutions provider. The privately negotiated transaction’s financial terms were not disclosed, and Greenbriar will partner with eShipping’s leadership team to support continued growth and investment in technology and expanded product capabilities.

Koch Companies acquired Store Opening Solutions (SOS), a retail inventory consolidation and store opening support provider headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The business was purchased from Marmon Holdings, Inc., and is expected to strengthen and expand Koch Logistics & Warehousing’s nationwide warehousing and fulfillment footprint.

MFG Partners sold AZ Wire & Cable, a master distributor of industrial, commercial, and specialty wire and cable, to LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a portfolio company of Nautic Partners. AZ Wire & Cable is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and provides value-added services such as cutting, reeling, paralleling, striping, and coiling. Financial terms were not disclosed.

United Business Mail (UBM), through UBM ParentCo, LLC, merged with Mystic Logistics Holdings, LLC. Main Street Capital Corporation provided $50.8 million of financing to support the transaction and, in connection with the merger, fully exited its prior debt and equity investments in Mystic while becoming a lender and minority equity owner in UBM.

DIETL, a fine art and luxury goods logistics provider owned by The Rock-It Company, acquired four fine art logistics specialists: Delaware Freeport, Delaware National Art Company, Techno Export, and Registrar Technologies. The acquisitions expand DIETL’s capabilities in secure climate-controlled storage, handling/packing/crating, installation support, customs brokerage, and technology-enabled logistics services across key U.S. art markets.

Trinity Logistics completed the full acquisition of Granite Logistics, a longtime freight agent partner of nearly 14 years. The deal adds two Granite locations—Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota—as new Regional Service Centers within Trinity’s national third-party logistics network, with operations continuing under Paul Nelson’s leadership and approximately 135 team members joining Trinity.

Stord closed its acquisition of Shipwire, a subsidiary of CEVA Logistics, with the transaction closing on January 1, 2026. The deal expands Stord’s fulfillment footprint by adding 12 locations, increases its presence in the European Union and United Kingdom, and includes Shipwire’s technology division to deepen Stord’s software and AI-enabled fulfillment capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

RPM Freight Systems, LLC (RPM), a non-asset-based logistics and supply chain solutions provider backed by Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital, acquired Dealers Choice Auto Transport. Dealers Choice will continue operating under its existing brand, and the combination is intended to expand RPM’s dealership, auction, and personal vehicle transport capabilities while enhancing nationwide capacity and technology-enabled visibility.

Copley Equity Partners acquired Vital Delivery Solutions (VDS), a New England–based provider of healthcare logistics, courier, and warehousing services. VDS will continue operating under its existing brand and management team while leveraging Copley’s resources to expand service offerings and geographic coverage. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Wrist Group, a global marine supply and logistics provider and a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company, acquired Delaware Ship Supply (DSS), a ship supplier founded in 1904 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. The deal expands Wrist’s operational footprint and strengthens its commercial presence along the U.S. East Coast, enhancing service coverage across major Northeast ports. Delaware Ship Supply will be rebranded as Wrist Delaware.

Rev Delivery acquired Y Combinator-backed Duffl, an ultra-fast campus delivery company with more than $13.5 million in prior funding and a history of $10M+ in annual revenue. The deal combines Duffl’s brand, technology, and data with Rev Delivery’s growing campus delivery hub network to expand a founder-led model for hyperlocal delivery.

Slate Asset Management and Hamilton Lane acquired a majority equity stake in Cold-Link Logistics, a North American cold storage and cold-chain solutions platform. The transaction included participation from co-investment partners led by GFH Partners, and Cold-Link’s founders Michael and Nick Mandich and the management team will retain a meaningful ownership stake.

RPM Freight Systems, LLC (RPM) acquired Professional Automotive Relocation Services (PARS) to expand RPM’s finished-vehicle logistics offering with corporate fleet services including driveaway, vehicle storage, and titling & registration. PARS will continue to operate as a stand-alone business under the PARS name while benefiting from RPM’s carrier network, OE relationships, and technology platform. RPM is backed by Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital; transaction terms were not disclosed and the acquisition is effective immediately.

Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) acquired Arnie's International Flowers, Inc., a wholesale floral supplier headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The acquisition expands DVFG’s delivery service in Buffalo and Rochester, New York to five days per week and strengthens its operational footprint across Upstate New York.

Cando Rail & Terminals ("Cando") completed its previously announced acquisition of the rail terminal and associated operations of Texas Deepwater Partners on the Houston Ship Channel in Texas. Texas Deepwater Partners is a joint venture formed by USD Group LLC and Pinto Realty Partners to develop an energy logistics terminal. The acquired asset (the Cando Channelview Terminal) expands Cando’s rail terminal network into the United States.

Main Street Capital Corporation invested $27.2 million in The Nearshore Company (TNC) through a mix of first-lien senior secured term debt and a minority equity investment to support TNC’s acquisition of the Carmi Companies. The combination expands TNC’s cross-border capabilities by adding Carmi’s transportation, logistics, and customs clearance services to TNC’s nearshore manufacturing and warehousing offerings.

LRT Group acquired XGS, a logistics provider serving the flooring industry, to expand its presence in the less-than-truckload (LTL) segment. XGS will continue operating as its own entity under the LRT Group umbrella, with plans to accelerate growth and expand service coverage, including into the Southeast.

WILsquare Capital portfolio company Automotive Color & Supply (ACS) acquired Smetzer Paint & Supply, a regional distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supply products headquartered in northern Ohio. The deal expands ACS’s footprint and service capabilities across the Midwest and strengthens its position in automotive refinishing and industrial coating distribution. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Integration Group (TIG), a portfolio company of Maxwell Street Capital Partners, acquired North American Warehousing Company (NAWC), a Chicago-area provider of specialized warehousing and regulated logistics services focused on chemical and hazardous materials handling. The deal expands TIG’s Midwest footprint and adds capabilities including hazardous materials management, chemical blending, and container filling as TIG continues to build an integrated specialty contract logistics platform.

BlueGrace Logistics, a managed logistics (3PL) provider backed by Warburg Pincus, acquired STB Freight Group, a Michigan-based managed logistics company with a strong Midwest presence. The deal expands BlueGrace’s footprint and provides STB customers access to BlueGrace’s broader managed transportation services and technology-driven optimization across modes (including LTL, truckload, refrigerated, and multimodal).

Odeko, an operations and technology partner for independent coffee shops and food & beverage businesses, acquired Dairy Distributing, a specialty distributor headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. Dairy Distributing, founded in 1963 and owned by Troia Foods since 2022, will join Odeko to expand Odeko’s Pacific Northwest warehouse and delivery footprint and provide customers access to Odeko’s online ordering platform and broader product/services offering.

Total Sand Solution ("TSS"), an oilfield proppant logistics provider, acquired Sand Revolution, a Midland, Texas-based last-mile trucking and delivery solutions company serving the Permian Basin and South Texas. The acquisition expands TSS’s geographic coverage and capacity across the Permian and Eagle Ford basins and strengthens its position as a leading independent proppant logistics provider in the United States.

World Kinect Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition of the Trip Support Services (TSS) division of Universal Weather and Aviation. The deal expands World Kinect’s aviation services beyond its core fuel offering by adding trip support capabilities for business and general aviation operators worldwide.

Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has partnered with and acquired Buske Lines Inc., a contract warehousing and supply chain solutions provider serving food, beverage, and CPG end-markets. Buske’s management team, led by CEO Nick Heinz, will continue to lead the business and retain a meaningful ownership stake as the company pursues continued organic investment and an M&A-driven growth strategy across the U.S. and Canada.

Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) acquired Marvin's Flower Gardens, Inc., a family-owned wholesale floral distributor serving the Midwest. The deal expands DVFG’s Midwest footprint and is expected to provide Marvin’s customers access to DVFG’s broader product selection, logistics network, and e-commerce/technology platforms. Marvin’s management team, including the Feldman family, will remain involved to ensure continuity and local leadership.

Nuvocargo, an AI-native logistics platform for North America, announced it has acquired Mentum, a San Francisco-based Y Combinator startup focused on AI agents for automating procurement and supply chain workflows. Financial terms were not disclosed. Mentum’s team, including founder/CEO Gustavo Trigos, will join Nuvocargo to accelerate AI-driven R&D and capabilities within NuvoOS, Nuvocargo’s freight management operating system.

FleetPride Inc. and TruckPro, LLC closed a strategic merger effective October 28, 2025, creating the largest independent distributor and service provider in the heavy-duty aftermarket parts industry. The combined company will operate under the FleetPride name and is backed by American Securities and Platinum Equity, with headquarters in Irving, Texas and a satellite office in Memphis, Tennessee.

Rubicon Technology, Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of Janel Group LLC, making Janel Group a wholly owned subsidiary of Rubicon. Janel Corporation sold all outstanding equity of Janel Group to Rubicon in exchange for 7,000,000 shares of Rubicon common stock, and Rubicon will assume approximately $23 million of Janel Group indebtedness and net working capital liabilities.

Red Arts Capital acquired Forestwood Farm, a family-owned produce distributor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, to expand its produce distribution footprint across the Southeastern United States. Forestwood will join Red Arts’ produce processing and logistics portfolio alongside Freshway Foods, creating a broader regional platform across the fresh food supply chain.

Endeavour, in partnership with CoPilot Global Logistics Holdings, LLC (founded by Rich Bolte, Paul Svindland, and Carmen Gerace), announced the acquisition of Mallory Alexander, a century-old logistics and supply chain services provider. The investors completed a majority investment, with members of the Mallory family retaining an ownership stake, and plan to use Mallory Alexander as the foundational operating company to build a scaled global logistics platform through organic investment and targeted acquisitions.

Summit Park led a majority recapitalization of DX Electric, a value-added distributor of essential electrical c-parts to OEMs across diversified industrial end markets. DX Electric is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas (with an additional location in Houston), and the company plans to continue expanding its services, product offerings, geography, and M&A activity with Summit Park as its new partner.

Monomoy Capital Partners’ portfolio company Thetford Corporation acquired Dave Carter & Associates, Inc. (DCA), a distributor of electrical, plumbing, and building supplies serving the RV and manufactured housing industries. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, DCA adds an 11-site distribution network across the United States and Canada, expanding Thetford’s distribution capabilities and entry into manufactured housing.

RelaDyne has acquired Domestic Fuels & Lubes, a distributor of commercial fuels, lubricants, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The deal expands RelaDyne’s footprint with strategic locations in Virginia and North Carolina, strengthening its distribution capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States.

Ready-2-Xecute (R2X), an expedited third-party logistics provider, acquired Dedicated Carriers, Inc. (DCI), a multimodal over-the-road 3PL headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Ridgefield Partners served as exclusive sell-side advisor to DCI in the transaction, which positions R2X to expand its Tampa presence and broaden its multimodal OTR capabilities.

RelaDyne, a lubricant distributor and provider of fuel, DEF, and industrial reliability services, acquired Ocean State Oil, a distributor of lubricants and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Ocean State Oil is headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and the deal expands RelaDyne’s presence in the Northeast and establishes its entry into the Rhode Island market.

Odeko, an operations and technology partner for independent food-and-beverage businesses, acquired Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution, a specialty coffee distributor headquartered in Chico, California. The deal expands Odeko’s West Coast footprint by adding a direct presence in Northern California and brings Six Degrees’ customers access to Odeko’s online ordering platform, national catalog, 24/7 support, and financing and insurance offerings. In conjunction with the acquisition, Odeko also launched its Odeko Supply mobile app for on-the-go ordering and account management.

Double Barrel Capital (DBC) completed a majority recapitalization of Envoy Source, LLC, a Memphis-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in high-value packaging, fulfillment, and serialized inventory management. The transaction closed on August 15, 2025, and financial terms were not disclosed.

BWT Logistics, a portfolio company of Argosy Private Equity and Bluejay Capital Partners, acquired RAZR Logistics, an on-demand warehousing and contract logistics provider, from parent company Johnson Storage & Moving. The acquisition expands BWT’s warehouse network and end-to-end supply chain capabilities, adding service reach across RAZR’s corporate customer base. Financial terms were not disclosed, and RAZR President Mike Griffin will join BWT as SVP of Sales while retaining a meaningful ownership stake.

Isomeric Industries Inc. acquired Big Spring Rail Systems, Inc., effective September 15, 2025, to improve logistics and support long-term growth. Big Spring Rail Systems operates about 8 miles of rail line in Howard County, Texas, under trackage owned by the City of Big Spring; deal terms were not disclosed.

Montway Auto Transport, a third-party logistics brokerage focused on automotive shipping, announced it has acquired automotive transport brokerage TurnTime Transport. The deal expands Montway’s dealer and auction transportation capabilities nationwide by adding TurnTime’s dealer-focused service model and carrier network.

Logistics Plus, Inc. acquired LoadDelivered Logistics, a Chicago-based freight brokerage and third-party logistics company. LoadDelivered will continue operating under its legacy brand while collaborating with Logistics Plus’ North American Division brokerage team to expand transportation management capabilities and back-office synergies.

RD Last Mile Holdings, LLC ("ADL Final Mile"), a final mile delivery company backed by Red Dog Equity LLC, has acquired DMC Logistics, LLC, a provider of customized and final mile logistics services across the Southwest United States. The deal expands ADL Final Mile’s network in the region and represents its fourth acquisition.

FitzMark LLC acquired Hometown Logistics LLC on September 2, 2025, expanding its freight brokerage and transportation management capabilities. The deal adds enhanced dry van and flatbed offerings to FitzMark’s service portfolio, with financial terms not disclosed. FitzMark noted the acquisition is supported by its private equity partner Calera Capital as part of an ongoing acquisition strategy.

Watco Logistics, the logistics division of transportation company Watco, acquired Colossal Transport Solutions, a Spring, Texas-based provider of complex, multimodal logistics for over-dimensional and heavy-haul cargo. The deal closed on September 2, 2025, with financial terms undisclosed. The acquisition expands Watco Logistics’ project cargo capabilities across rail, road, barge, and ocean transportation and adds Colossal’s specialized engineered-transport and rigging expertise.

Pinch Transport, a carrier focused on oil and natural gas freight, acquired Levinge Freight Lines for an undisclosed amount to expand its flatbed less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload services. Levinge Freight Lines, headquartered in Willis, Texas, operates a multi-state terminal network and provides LTL, expedited, and truckload shipping tailored to oilfield logistics. Following the deal, Levinge executive Terry Goodwin will join Pinch as EVP of business development, and the combined business is expected to gain scale in a soft freight market.

ShoreView Partners announced an investment in Frham Safety Products, a distributor of consumable safety supplies and specialized equipment serving the nuclear power industry and other safety-critical sectors. Frham is headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and plans to pursue add-on acquisitions of specialty safety product providers as part of its growth strategy.

SYCN Auto Logistics (ShipYourCarNow), Rite Way Auto Transport Group, and Mercury Auto Transport merged to form what they describe as the largest founder-led, privately owned automotive logistics/auto transport management company in North America. The combined organization will handle over 25,000 vehicle moves per month and operate on a unified technology platform offering real-time tracking, automation, and expanded national coverage, while each brand continues operating under its existing name.

Echo Global Logistics acquired FreightSaver, a high-growth, technology-forward third-party logistics (3PL) and freight brokerage provider headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. The deal expands Echo’s managed transportation and freight brokerage capabilities and adds FreightSaver’s multi-location footprint across North America; terms were not disclosed. Echo is described as a portfolio company of TJC LP in the sale process.

FirstMile, ACI Logistix and Sendle announced a strategic merger to operate under the unified vision and leadership of FAST Group, forming an integrated logistics ecosystem for e-commerce shipping. The combination is backed by investment from Federation Asset Management, and the three companies will continue operating under their existing brands while functioning as a single expanded group.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services acquired StratAir’s cargo handling operations at Miami International Airport, Richmond International Airport, and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan as part of PrimeFlight’s global cargo expansion strategy. StratAir’s facilities (including a 120,000-square-foot third-party handling complex at Miami) and personnel will be integrated into PrimeFlight’s cargo division, with operations initially continuing under the StratAir brand before transitioning to PrimeFlight. StratAir had been owned by Saltchuk Aviation since 2016, which sold the operations as it refocuses on its core Alaska and Hawaii markets.

Wind Point Partners has combined its portfolio company, Velocity Rail Solutions, with Liquid Tech Solutions (LTS), creating the largest route-based, mobile on-site refueling provider in North America. Liquid Tech Solutions was sold by Lindsay Goldberg to Velocity Rail Solutions, with Yukon Partners providing junior capital to support the merger; financial terms were not disclosed. LTS is headquartered in Stoughton, Massachusetts and provides tech-enabled mobile refueling services across the United States.

Graycliff Partners, through its GCP Ascend small-cap fund, announced an investment in Richardson Saw & Lawnmower, a Dallas-based provider of outdoor power equipment, parts, and repair/maintenance services for the commercial landscaping industry. Richardson will continue to be led by second-generation family owner James Poen as President. The investment is described as the first platform investment for GCP Ascend.

WillScot Mobile Mini, a subsidiary of WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp, acquired Portabull Cold Storage, a nationwide provider of portable cold storage solutions. Portabull was previously a portfolio company of Jones Capital, which exited its investment through the transaction. The combination is intended to strengthen WillScot Mobile Mini’s ability to meet growing demand for portable storage solutions across end markets including food & beverage, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Excel Courier, Inc. announced the acquisition of Quick Messenger Service (QMS), a Bethesda, Maryland-based courier company serving the Washington, D.C. metro area for more than 40 years. The deal expands Excel Courier’s same-day, time-critical delivery footprint in the DC metro region and adds capabilities in medical and business-critical deliveries as integration gets underway.

PharmaLink, a pharmaceutical reverse logistics platform headquartered in Largo, Florida, received a growth investment from WestView Capital Partners. The funding is intended to support PharmaLink’s continued expansion and enhancement of its reverse distribution capabilities across the healthcare supply chain.

The Integration Group (TIG), a portfolio company of Maxwell Street Capital Partners, acquired Matrix Management, a Chicago-based provider of aftermarket assembly, kitting, and e-commerce fulfillment services. The deal expands TIG’s aftermarket supply-chain capabilities by adding Matrix’s complex multipart e-commerce fulfillment expertise for OEMs and dealer networks across sectors including agriculture, construction, lawn-and-garden, recreational, and industrial markets.

Cognosos, a provider of AI-driven real-time location and process visibility solutions, acquired Cox 2M, the connected asset tracking and IoT business founded by Cox Communications (including its GearTrack product). The deal expands Cognosos’ over-the-road, container, and vehicle tracking capabilities by adding LTE/LoRa-compatible sensors, telemetry and diagnostics, and operational analytics to strengthen supply chain and automotive logistics visibility across key verticals.

Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP completed a majority recapitalization of TCI Tank Logistics, LLC, doing business as Freedom Intermodal, in partnership with company management and the Jensen Companies. Freedom Intermodal is a New Orleans-based bulk liquids logistics provider offering ISO tank and rail services, transloading, and depot services across major U.S. Gulf Coast ports. Jeff Louis will continue to lead the company as president, and Carr's Hill plans to support growth through organic initiatives and potential add-on acquisitions.

Foundation Investment Partners (FIP) announced the acquisition of AAA Industrial Supply, an industrial supplies and safety equipment distributor headquartered in Garrett, Indiana. Following the transaction, AAA Industrial Supply will be integrated with Spartan Tool Supply under CEO Derek Elbaor, expanding product lines and adding nationwide e-commerce capabilities.

Diverse Logistics, an Argosy Private Equity portfolio company, acquired Massiano Logistics. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Massiano provides white glove delivery, warehousing, and distribution services for heavy goods, and the deal expands Diverse’s final-mile logistics and distribution network in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Annex Brands, Inc. announced the transfer of ownership of an existing Pak Mail franchise location in Cedar Park, Texas to new franchise owners CJ Wilson and her family (Reginald, Jayce, and Joshua Wilson). The location will continue providing packing, shipping, mailbox rental, notary, fingerprinting, and other office services under the Pak Mail brand.

KDSA Investment Partners acquired Spokane-based Williams Distributors, a direct-store-delivery (DSD) distributor of ice cream, frozen pizza, and other frozen foods in the Northwestern United States. The investment was completed in partnership with Greyrock Capital Group as KDSA pursues a strategy to build a scaled independent DSD distribution platform.

Allstates WorldCargo acquired Red Arrow Logistics, a Seattle-based domestic and international freight forwarder focused on time-sensitive, high-value shipments. The deal expands Allstates WorldCargo’s presence in the Pacific Northwest and Red Arrow will rebrand under the Allstates WorldCargo name, with Red Arrow CEO Liz Lasater joining Allstates WorldCargo in a senior leadership role.

Lazer Logistics acquired GATT Yard Spotting Services, marking Lazer’s 12th strategic acquisition as it continues to expand its outsourced yard management footprint across the United States. The deal adds 10 operating sites across six states (Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia) and expands Lazer into new cities including West Palm Beach, Florida and Roanoke, Virginia.

RelaDyne, a major North American lubricant distributor and provider of fuel, DEF and industrial reliability services, acquired Dawson Oil Company, a Northern California provider of fuels, lubricants and DEF. The deal expands RelaDyne’s footprint in Northern California and strengthens its offerings across automotive, commercial and industrial end markets. The announcement notes the acquisition of Dawson Oil Company was from Chevron.

BradyPLUS, a national distributor of janitorial/sanitation, foodservice, and industrial packaging products, has acquired Biloxi Paper Company. Biloxi Paper is a family-owned distributor of JanSan supplies and foodservice disposables serving customers across education, hospitality, gaming, industrial, municipalities, facilities maintenance, and property management along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Marco Rubber & Plastics, a custom sealing solutions provider backed by Align Capital Partners (ACP), acquired Colonial Seal Company. Colonial is a specialty distributor of oil seals, O-rings, gaskets, and shaft seals serving pharmaceutical, industrial, and other end markets across the United States; the deal expands Marco’s product portfolio and supply-chain/vendor relationships.

Buske Logistics, a portfolio company of Fourshore Partners, acquired Strategic Warehousing, LLC. The deal expands Buske’s contract warehousing and 3PL footprint, adding Strategic’s food-and-beverage-focused warehousing capabilities and presence in the Twin Cities region.

Aero Fulfillment Services acquired Kable Product Services, a Fairfield, Ohio-based fulfillment and distribution company. The deal expands Aero’s Midwest footprint and strengthens its operational capacity to meet growing customer demand, while integrating Kable’s employees and capabilities into Aero’s platform.

Providence Equity Partners is making a strategic controlling investment in GCL (Global Critical Logistics), becoming the company’s majority shareholder. Current majority owner ATL Partners will retain a minority equity stake, and GCL will continue to be led by President and CEO Daniel Rosenthal from its global headquarters in New York. Financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.

Alba Wheels Up (Alba), a customs brokerage and logistics services provider backed by Southfield Capital, acquired The Perishable Specialist, Inc. (PSI) to expand Alba’s perishable logistics capabilities and deepen its presence in Miami, Florida. PSI, owned by industry veterans Frank and Ana Ramos (who will remain with the business), specializes in importing fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables for U.S. importers.

Cambridge Capital announced the combination of its portfolio company Everest Transportation Systems with Simple Logistics, forming a larger, diversified freight brokerage platform. The transaction adds Simple Logistics’ service-sensitive refrigerated truckload capabilities to Everest’s existing dry truckload and drayage brokerage, aiming to drive scale, operational efficiencies, and cross-selling. Simple Logistics’ executive team will join the Everest platform following the deal.

Montway Auto Transport announced that Angels Moving Autos, a luxury automotive transport brokerage, has joined its brand portfolio. The acquisition expands Montway’s capabilities in white-glove enclosed and open shipping for high-end and exotic vehicles, with Angels Moving Autos founder Dina Gifford remaining with the business as General Manager.

Stord closed its acquisition of Ware2Go, a UPS subsidiary, expanding Stord’s fulfillment network and e-commerce enablement platform. The deal adds 21 fulfillment centers and approximately 2.5 million square feet of capacity, and strengthens Stord’s partnership with UPS. Financial terms were not disclosed.

DHL Supply Chain, a unit of Deutsche Post DHL, acquired IDS Fulfillment to expand logistics and fulfillment services for small and midsize e-commerce businesses. IDS adds approximately 1.3 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space across three states, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Radiant Logistics, Inc. acquired the operations of Universal Logistics, Inc., a privately held logistics company based in Texas with operations in Houston. Universal has operated under Radiant’s Airgroup brand since 2001 and will continue under the Airgroup brand post-close, with an expected transition to the Radiant brand during 2025 as Houston operations are combined.

Element Logic acquired ABCO Systems, a U.S.-based warehouse automation and material handling systems integrator, to expand Element Logic’s presence and growth ambitions in the U.S. market. ABCO Systems is headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey and was previously owned by The Zaf Group.

Nuvocargo has acquired Merge Transportation, a Charleston, South Carolina-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider, marking Nuvocargo’s first 3PL acquisition. The deal expands Nuvocargo’s capabilities to include intra-U.S. freight brokerage and strengthens its end-to-end logistics offering across North America (United States, Mexico, and Canada). Terms were not disclosed and the entire Merge team is expected to join Nuvocargo.

AIT Worldwide Logistics finalized an agreement to purchase the assets of GSDMIA, Inc., an international freight forwarder headquartered in Miami. The acquisition expands AIT’s air and ocean freight forwarding expertise and strengthens trade-lane support among the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Stonepeak partnered with Dupré Logistics, a privately held transportation and logistics company, in a transaction that has already closed (terms not disclosed). Dupré Logistics is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana and provides energy distribution services, onsite and private fleet services, and strategic capacity brokerage across the United States; the Dupré family will remain shareholders.

FitzMark LLC acquired High Point Logistics LLC (completed March 19, 2025) and PENTONIX Freight Corporation (completed April 7, 2025). The acquisitions expand FitzMark’s capabilities in refrigerated truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), and managed transportation solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed; FitzMark is supported by Calera Capital.

Park/Wiseway Supply Group (PWSG) announced it has acquired Northport Electrical Supply, a full-line electrical distributor based in Northport, Alabama. The deal expands Park/Wiseway’s electrical distribution footprint and geographic reach across Alabama while Northport Electrical Supply will continue operating under its existing name with support from the broader Park/Wiseway platform.

Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ: PAL) acquired Brothers Auto Transport, LLC, a Wind Gap, Pennsylvania-based auto transport carrier. The deal expands Proficient Auto Logistics’ fleet capacity by approximately 13% and strengthens its presence and OEM relationships in key Northeastern U.S. markets. Brothers’ former owner, Don Carney, cited the ability to leverage Proficient’s resources and expand reach post-acquisition.

Vertical Cold Storage, a temperature-controlled distribution center operator sponsored by Platform Ventures, acquired Arctic Logistics in Canton, Michigan. The deal adds a 140,000-square-foot cold storage facility in the Detroit metro area to support cross-border U.S.-Canada trade and expands Vertical Cold Storage’s North American footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.

OIA Global announced it has acquired JF Moran, a U.S.-based customs brokerage firm, to expand its trade compliance and customs brokerage capabilities in North America. The deal strengthens OIA Global’s footprint—leveraging JF Moran’s established presence in the Northeast and Southeast United States—and enhances OIA’s ability to deliver compliance-driven global logistics solutions.

Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE) announced the acquisition of Bellingham Cold Storage (BCS), including three temperature-controlled warehousing assets in Washington state totaling about 24 million cubic feet and 85,000 pallet positions. The facilities—Bellingham Waterfront Warehouse Center, Orchard/I-5 Warehouse Center, and the Burlington Dry location—expand Lineage’s cold-chain footprint in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, including a strategic presence at the Port of Bellingham.

National Oak Distributors (NOD) and Integrated Supply Network (ISN) completed a merger to form a combined automotive aftermarket wholesale distribution business. NOD founder and CEO Geoffrey Peckham will be the majority owner and will serve as CEO and Chairman of the merged company. ISN shareholders, including Freeman Spogli, will retain a significant minority investment in the combined entity.

Maxwell Street Capital Partners made an investment in Port Jersey Logistics, a provider of integrated temperature-controlled logistics solutions serving food and beverage customers. Port Jersey’s senior management team will continue to lead the business, and the partnership is intended to provide additional capital and strategic support for growth, including add-on acquisitions and expansion into new geographies and service lines. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Radiant Logistics, Inc. acquired USA Logistics Services, Inc. and USA Carrier Services, LLC (collectively “USA Logistics”), privately held logistics companies based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA Logistics has operated within Radiant’s Service By Air brand since 2014 and is expected to transition to the Radiant brand post-closing and combine with Radiant’s existing Philadelphia operations. The purchase price structure includes earn-out style payments tied to future performance of the acquired operations.