LRQA Acquires Partner Africa to Boost Responsible Sourcing in Africa
London‑based assurance provider LRQA announced the acquisition of Partner Africa, a non‑governmental organization that advises on responsible sourcing across the continent. The deal expands LRQA’s ESG and supply‑chain capabilities in Africa, adding social auditing and labour‑standards expertise to its portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.
GrubMarket Acquires Schoenmann Produce to Strengthen Gulf Coast Presence
San Francisco‑based GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Houston‑based Schoenmann Produce, a century‑old distributor serving the Gulf Coast. The deal integrates Schoenmann’s 90,000‑sq‑ft facility and cold‑storage capabilities into GrubMarket’s AI‑powered supply‑chain platform, expanding its presence in Texas and the broader...
Accenture Invests in General Robotics to Advance Physical AI-Powered Robotics
Accenture, via its Accenture Ventures arm, has made an undisclosed investment in AI-native robotics firm General Robotics. The partnership will combine Accenture’s industry expertise with General Robotics’ GRID platform to accelerate physical AI adoption in manufacturing and logistics. Terms of...
DHL Group Acquires CRYOPDP to Strengthen Pharma Logistics
DHL Group announced the acquisition of CRYOPDP, a specialty courier focused on clinical trials, biopharma and cell and gene therapies, as part of its multi‑billion‑euro investment to expand its life‑sciences logistics network. The deal adds CRYOPDP’s expertise to DHL’s new...
CMA CGM to Acquire 100% of Fattal Group, Expanding Distribution Footprint
French shipping giant CMA CGM announced it will acquire 100% of Lebanon‑based Fattal Group, a family‑owned distributor operating across eight MENA countries. The deal gives CMA CGM a last‑mile distribution platform to complement its ocean shipping, air cargo and contract...
Instacart Acquires Instaleap to Fuel International Enterprise Expansion
Instacart announced the acquisition of Instaleap, a global fulfillment and enablement solutions platform, to expand its enterprise presence across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Instaleap will operate as a wholly‑owned subsidiary, with the deal’s financial terms undisclosed.
Crane Worldwide Logistics Acquires Blue Cargo to Expand Into Spain
Houston-based Crane Worldwide Logistics announced the acquisition of Spanish freight forwarder Blue Cargo, expanding its European footprint. Blue Cargo provides air, ocean, and road freight services and operates a bonded warehouse in Madrid. Financial terms of the deal were not...
Wallenius Lines Acquires SOL Group’s Stake in Wallenius SOL, Becomes Sole Owner
Wallenius Lines announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire SOL Group’s shares in Wallenius SOL, making it the sole owner of the maritime infrastructure provider. The deal, pending approval from the Swedish Competition Authority and the Inspectorate of...
Mackie's Acquires Kintore Site to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Food Miles
Mackie's of Scotland has completed the acquisition of a new 50,000‑sq‑ft site in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, to bring distribution in‑house, cut food‑miles and increase capacity. The move follows a record £24.8 million turnover and aims to strengthen the local economy and sustainability.
SupplyOne Acquires Specialty Packaging to Expand New England Footprint
SupplyOne, Inc., a value‑added distributor, announced the acquisition of Specialty Packaging, LLC, a Connecticut‑based packaging solutions distributor. The deal, SupplyOne’s 47th acquisition, expands its presence in New England and adds food‑packaging capabilities. The transaction is reported as completed, with Specialty...
Glencore Acquires 45% Stake in Alumicore's South Carolina Aluminum Recycling Plant
Glencore announced it has purchased a 45% stake in a secondary aluminum recycling and remelting facility in South Carolina operated by Alumicore LLC. Alumicore retains the remaining 55% and continues to run the plant. The partnership aims to strengthen the...
Australian and US Governments Commit $1.85B to Critical Minerals Projects in Australia
The Australian and United States governments announced a combined investment of $849 million in Tronox’s rare‑earths refinery and up to $1 billion in Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorli nickel project. The funding, part of a $5 billion critical‑minerals framework signed in 2023, aims to reduce...
DB Cargo Sells Transfesa Logistics Business to Boluda, Rebrands Remaining Unit as DB Cargo Iberia
DB Cargo has completed the sale of a large portion of Transfesa Logistics' business, including the brand name, to Boluda Corporación Marítima. Following the transaction, the remaining operations have been rebranded as DB Cargo Iberia, focusing on international rail freight...
Hanseatic Global Terminals Acquires Full Ownership of Florida International Terminal for $29.96M
Hanseatic Global Terminals, a Hapag‑Lloyd subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the Florida International Terminal (FIT) in Port Everglades, South Florida, from AGUNSA, an affiliate of Chilean firm Grupo Empresas Navieras. The $29.96 million deal makes Hanseatic the sole owner of FIT,...
USA Rare Earth and InfraVia Capital Partners Invest $44M for 12.5% Stake in Carester SAS
On April 9, 2026, USA Rare Earth, Inc. signed a term sheet to invest $44 million for a 12.5% equity stake in Carester SAS, with a matching $44 million investment from InfraVia Capital Partners via its InfraVia Critical Metals Fund. The deal secures mid‑stream...