M&A

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce logistics, mergers are often hailed as game-changers, promising synergies, expanded networks, and economies of scale. But for FAST Group—the entity born from the August 2025 merger of Australian parcel delivery firm Sendle, U.S.-based FirstMile, and ACI Logistix—the honeymoon was short-lived. Just months after the deal closed, Sydney-based Federation Asset […]

E-commerce fulfillment provider Stord has acquired one its rivals from Ceva Logistics as it races to gain scale in the logistics sector.

The $4.8 billion acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics by BioMarin is, on its surface, a familiar healthcare story: portfolio expansion, accelerated revenue growth, and a stronger foothold in the rare disease market. But beneath the financial headlines sits a less visible and increasingly critical reality. For supply chain and cold chain professionals, deals like this are […]

Bluejay Capital Partners has completed a recapitalization of Quality Life Science Logistics & Transportation (QLS), a premier provider of specialized cold chain logistics for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. While financial terms were not disclosed, the partnership signals a strategic move to expand QLS’s market reach and strengthen its industry-leading position. Headquartered in Coopersville, […]

Neace Ventures’ acquisition of J&J Transportation Consultants and Thoroughbred Transportation may have flown under the radar when it was announced earlier this year, but it represents something much larger happening across the logistics industry. The Louisville-based private investment firm, traditionally known for its holdings in food, beverage, and consumer brands, has been steadily building out […]

UPS has dropped its planned purchase of Mexican express delivery company Estafeta because closing conditions were unable to be met.

DHL’s contract logistics arm is buying another last-mile delivery company serving the healthcare industry.

Private-equity backed ADL Final Mile has purchased DMC Logistics, a courier that operates in the Southwest.

The FedEx Dataworks unit provides deep insight into parcel shipping operations. The best value play is to sell it.

Saltchuk Aviation, which is downsizing its air cargo operation, sold StratAir’s cargo handling business to acquisitive airport services provider PrimeFlight Aviation.

DAT Freight & Analytics has announced the acquisition of the Convoy platform from Flexport. Sources suggest the price was around $250m in cash. DAT intends to shift away from its main business: a dumb load-board service that connects brokers with carriers. Convoy, a venture-backed unicorn, shut down abruptly in October 2023. Flexport snapped up its […]

Wells Fargo is selling its rail leasing equipment business to a joint venture of GATX Corp. and Brookfield Infrastructure.

E-commerce logistics startup Stord has acquired Ware2Go from UPS.

Germany’s DHL Group is acquiring U.S.-based CryoPDP to boost its health care logistics business.