CEVA Logistics has completed its acquisition of global heavy-lift and project logistics firm Fagioli Group, a move that expands the company’s specialized transport and engineering capabilities, including operations in Houston, Texas.
The acquisition, finalized on Tuesday following regulatory approvals, brings Fagioli’s heavy transport, lifting and engineered project logistics operations into CEVA’s global network, according to a news release.
Reggio Emilia, Italy-based Fagioli specializes in complex heavy-haul and lifting projects for industries such as oil and gas, energy and large-scale industrial construction.
About 450 employees worldwide will join CEVA as part of the deal, strengthening CEVA’s project logistics footprint across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Fagioli Group maintains a major U.S. hub in Houston, which serves as a center of excellence for heavy-lift engineering and transport operations, particularly supporting energy and industrial projects along the Gulf Coast.
Record-setting heavy transport project
Fagioli’s U.S. division made headlines in 2024 after completing a world-record transport of an offshore wind turbine installation vessel weighing more than 23,000 tons. The vessel was moved using 880 self-propelled modular transporter axle lines from a Texas shipyard to barges before being launched into the water.
The project set multiple world records, including the heaviest weight ever transported on land using modular transporters and the largest number of axle lines used under a single load.
The vessel, known as the Charybdis, is designed for offshore wind turbine installation and was built in Texas to comply with Jones Act requirements for U.S. offshore energy projects.
Expanding project logistics capabilities
CEVA said the Fagioli acquisition strengthens its ability to offer end-to-end project logistics services, from engineering and design to heavy transport, installation and final delivery.
The deal follows CEVA’s previous acquisitions of Bolloré Logistics and Spedag Interfreight as the company continues expanding its global logistics and project cargo operations.
CEVA Logistics, headquartered in Marseille, France, operates in 170 countries with approximately 110,000 employees and reported revenue of $18.3 billion in 2025. The company is part of the CMA CGM Group, which operates ocean shipping, air cargo and logistics businesses worldwide.
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