mergers and aquisitions

Descartes Systems Group buys UK-based freight platform provider Kontainers in a deal worth up to $12 million to capitalize on as more transportation companies embrace digital solutions.

Canadian transportation company puts its money to work after raising $230 million in U.S. IPO as it works to grow its logistics business.

Polaris Transportation Group will get access to more freight for its Canada-to-U.S. less-than-truckload business with the purchase of Toronto-area 3PL brokerage PRI Logistics.

The rail industry could see merger activity in the next five to 10 years should the regulatory and economic environment make them necessary.

Deal to purchase bankrupt Celadon Group’s Mexican subsidiaries, including Jaguar Transportation, for $7 million would expand PAM Transportation Services’ footprint south of the border.

Deal to buy Utah-based company will expand Parkland Fuel’s presence in the Western United States with 84 locations and 63 trucks.

U.S. auto parts maker purchases Quebec firm that produces electric drive trains and integrates them into commercial vehicles.

Transport Canada says C$720 million deal “raises public interest issues” and requires review that could last until May 2020.

Canadian transportation and oil services firm ready to make additional acquisitions to boost growth after strong second quarter results.

France-based freight-forwarding and logistics company in talks to buy 80 percent stake in unnamed firm.

Arjun Infrastructure Partners and Fengate Asset Management buy chain of 23 facilities along Ontario’s 400-series highways.