Mapletree Investments Acquires 96.8‑Acre Site in Manalapan, NJ for New Logistics Facility
Mapletree Investments announced the acquisition of a 96.8‑acre site at 370 Smithburg Rd. in Manalapan, New Jersey, where it plans to build a 952,720‑sq‑ft logistics complex. The development will feature two warehouses, EV charging, and smart metering, with completion targeted for Q1 2028.
Marks & Spencer Acquires Asos Warehouse for $86M
British retailer Marks & Spencer announced the acquisition of Asos's automated distribution centre in Lichfield for £67.5 million (≈$86 million). The 437,000‑sq‑ft facility will be operational for M&S from 2027 and is expected to help double its online fashion sales. The deal...
Panattoni Acquires Wakefield Europort Site From Delin Property
Panattoni has completed the acquisition of the Wakefield Europort site from Delin Property, expanding its logistics footprint in West Yorkshire. The deal adds a strategic logistics hub to Panattoni's portfolio.
Vroon Sells Livestock Express to Heytesbury
Dutch shipowner Vroon has agreed to sell its Livestock Express business, including 11 livestock carriers, to Australian agribusiness and shipping group Heytesbury. The transaction, announced on May 11, 2026, does not disclose financial terms.
Cargo Velo Acquires De Fietskoerier to Become Belgium's Largest Bike Courier
Cargo Velo, a bike courier operating in Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp, announced it is acquiring Antwerp‑based competitor De Fietskoerier. The merger creates Belgium’s largest bicycle courier with around 50 couriers and projected revenue exceeding €1 million. The deal, announced on May 11 2026,...
Lufthansa Cargo Launches GlobeCross Subsidiary via Merger of Heyworld and CB Customs Broker
Lufthansa Cargo announced the creation of GlobeCross GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary formed by merging eCommerce logistics firm heyworld with customs broker CB Customs Broker. The new entity will provide integrated cross‑border logistics and customs services for eCommerce customers, consolidating...
Canyon Resources Acquires 26.9% Stake in Camrail and 42.8% Stake in Douala Port Operator
Canyon Resources (ASX:CAY) announced it has increased its equity in Camrail to 26.9% after paying XAF 9.852 billion and secured a 42.8% stake in Terminal Bois du Port de Douala for CFA 347.447 million (≈A$0.8 million). The investments aim to de‑risk logistics for its Minim Martap bauxite...
Interroll Acquires Royal Apollo Group to Expand Conveyor Portfolio
Swiss material handling firm Interroll completed the acquisition of Dutch conveyor specialist Royal Apollo Group on May 7, 2026. The undisclosed‑value deal adds Royal Apollo’s spiral conveyor technology to Interroll’s portfolio and expands its aftermarket services, strengthening Interroll’s global footprint and filling...
TFG Marine Secures $300M Working Capital Facility From DBS Bank
TFG Marine, the bunker fuel supply arm of Trafigura, has secured a working capital facility of up to $300 million from DBS Bank. The loan is tied to the company's use of electronic bunker delivery notes, aiming to improve transparency and...
Ares Completes Acquisition of Polish Logistics Portfolio From Savills IM
Ares has completed the acquisition of a Polish logistics portfolio from Savills IM, covering key distribution corridors across the country's core logistics hubs. The transaction expands Ares' presence in the European logistics real estate market.
HTI Group Acquires Majority Stake in Seik, Bolstering Material Handling Portfolio
HTI Group, the owner of Leitner and Agudio, announced it has become the majority shareholder of Seik, a South Tyrolean material handling specialist. The acquisition expands HTI’s portfolio in cable‑based transport solutions, adding Seik’s expertise in cableways, cranes and custom...
Nabu Secures $3.3M Funding Round with Getlink and Maersk Growth
France-based digital customs platform Nabu announced a €3 million ($3.3 million) funding round to accelerate its European expansion. The round was backed by Getlink and existing investor Maersk Growth. The capital will be used to grow market presence and enhance the AI‑driven...
FedEx Freight to Spin Off as Independent Public Company, Trading as FDXF
FedEx Corp. will spin off its freight division into a separate publicly traded company, FedEx Freight, effective June 1, 2026. The new entity will trade under ticker FDXF and will inherit 365 locations and 30,000 vehicles, focusing on alternative‑fuel technologies and...
Ivory Coast Secures $62.5M Debt Financing From West African Development Bank for Cargo MRO Platform
The Ivory Coast government announced a US$62.5 million financing package from the West African Development Bank to build a dedicated cargo‑focused MRO platform. The investment aims to reduce aircraft downtime, improve airfreight reliability, and boost export performance across West Africa. The...
Clarksons Acquires Serpac International's Broking Business to Expand in South America
UK‑based shipbroking firm Clarksons announced the acquisition of the broking business of Peru‑based Serpac International, giving it a foothold on South America’s Pacific coast. The deal expands Clarksons’ presence in Peru and Chile, strengthening its coverage of bulk commodity trade...
PSA International Secures Investment in Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Temasek-owned PSA International announced it has secured an investment in Xiamen Container Terminal Group (XCTG) through a public bidding process, expanding its footprint in China's Fujian province. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, also includes a step‑up in PSA’s investment...
Tenet Transportation Tech Merges with Crown Data Systems to Form New Freight‑tech Leader
Tenet Transportation Tech and Crown Data Systems announced a merger, combining their freight‑tech software solutions for first, middle, and last‑mile operations. The combined company will serve over 400 customers across the U.S. and Canada, with Tenet CEO Hugh Kirkpatrick becoming...
Zebra Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in Apera AI to Drive Intelligent Automation
Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Zebra Technologies, announced a strategic investment in Apera AI, a provider of 4D Vision for industrial robots. The funding will help Apera AI expand its AI-powered vision solutions that enable robots to perceive,...
Mitsubishi Materials Invests in ReElement Technologies to Develop US Rare Earth Production
Mitsubishi Materials announced a strategic investment in US rare‑earth refiner ReElement Technologies, partnering with ReElement shareholder American Resources to expand domestic refining capacity and develop recycling solutions. The collaboration will focus on feedstock sourcing, tolling, and offtake in the United...
Prologis Acquires Rudná Logistics Facility in Prague in Sale-and-Leaseback Deal
Prologis has completed the acquisition of a logistics facility in Rudná near Prague, which is fully leased to DSV under a sale‑and‑leaseback arrangement. The transaction expands Prologis' logistics portfolio in the Czech Republic.
SCI, Concor and Sagarmala Finance Launch Bharat Container Shipping Line with $6.9bn Investment
India’s Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) announced the launch of Bharat Container Shipping Line, a joint venture with Container Corp of India (Concor) and Sagarmala Finance. The partnership will involve an initial investment of approximately $6.9 bn to expand container capacity...
Boluda Towage Acquires Seatrium Group's Towage Assets in Singapore
Boluda Towage announced the acquisition of towage assets from Seatrium Group in Singapore, adding tugboats and servicing capabilities to its fleet. The deal expands Boluda’s footprint in Southeast Asia, strengthening its position in key maritime hubs across the region.
AmWorld Group Acquires Crossflight to Broaden Logistics and E‑commerce Services
Logistics and e‑commerce fulfilment firm AmWorld Group has completed the acquisition of UK‑based courier company Crossflight. The deal expands AmWorld’s service portfolio to include courier, mailing, storage, fulfilment, and project & events logistics, among others. Integration of the two businesses...
Port of Constanta Finalises $68M Acquisition of Moldova’s Giurgiulești International Free Port
The Romanian Port of Constanta completed the purchase of 100% of ICS Danube Logistics, the operator of the Giurgiulești International Free Port in Moldova, from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for €62 million (≈$68 million). The deal gives Constanta control...
Huboo Acquires Sorted Group to Build Integrated Fulfilment and Delivery Analytics Platform
Huboo, a tech-enabled fulfilment provider, announced the acquisition of Sorted Group, a delivery management and tracking platform. The combined entity will integrate fulfilment, shipping, returns and delivery analytics for e‑commerce brands, processing over 100 million parcels annually across sites in the...
Asyad Shipping to Acquire Two Kamsarmax Bulkers for $72.7M
Oman’s state‑backed Asyad Shipping announced it has agreed to purchase two 2023‑built 85,000‑dwt bulk carriers for a combined $72.7 million, expanding its fleet into the Kamsarmax segment. The vessels are slated for delivery in Q4 2026, raising Asyad’s owned dry‑bulk fleet to...
French Ocean Data Intelligence Firm SINAY Acquires UK Vessel Tracker MariTrace
French ocean data intelligence firm SINAY announced the acquisition of UK-based vessel tracking company MariTrace, expanding its maritime data platform. The deal, disclosed on April 23, 2026, adds vessel tracking capabilities to SINAY's existing portfolio of marine weather and container...
Humble Robotics Raises $24M Seed Round Led by Eclipse
Humble Robotics, a California‑based autonomous freight startup, announced a $24 million seed round led by Eclipse with participation from Energy Impact Partners. The funding will accelerate development and commercialization of its cab‑less electric truck, the Humble Hauler, aimed at warehouse, railyard...
FS Logistix Acquires 30% Stake in Italian Railway Company (CFI)
FS Logistix, the state‑owned rail freight arm of Italian State Railways, signed an agreement on April 22, 2026 to purchase a 30% stake in private freight operator Italian Railway Company (CFI) from F2i and FHP Group. The transaction, pending regulatory approval, was...
Asyad Group Completes Acquisition of UK Forwarder Ligentia
Oman’s state‑owned Asyad Group announced the completion of its acquisition of UK‑based freight forwarder Ligentia. The undisclosed‑value deal expands Asyad’s global logistics network and integrates Ligentia’s Ligentix technology platform across the group, marking a major step in its international expansion.
Smart Robotics Raises $11M Series A to Expand AI Robotic Picking in Europe
Smart Robotics, an embodied AI intralogistics firm, has closed a $11 million Series A round led by Rotterdamse Havendraken, with participation from Innovation Industries and Ernij Next. The funding will accelerate the company's European expansion and further develop its AI-driven...
Niagara Sawmilling Acquires Ōtorohanga Timber Company to Expand North Island Footprint
Southland‑based Niagara Sawmilling Company has completed the acquisition of the 94‑year‑old Waikato processor Ōtorohanga Timber Company, adding a North Island production base and broadening its product range. The deal follows Niagara’s recent $115 million investment in a new sawmill and reflects...
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....
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
DAAKit Secures $138K Pre‑Seed Funding Led by Inflection Point Ventures
DAAKit, a hyperlocal fulfillment and last‑mile logistics startup, announced a $138K pre‑seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The capital will fund the launch of 25 new dark stores across Tier I and Tier II Indian cities and bolster its technology and...
ITE Investment Acquires Tank Container Specialist CS Leasing
US transport-focused investment fund ITE Investment has completed the acquisition of tank container lessor CS Leasing, which operates about 55,000 units across four continents. The transaction, completed through ITE’s managed funds, positions the fund to benefit from rising demand for...
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...
Australia's Export Finance Australia Underwrites Fuel Imports for Ampol and Viva Energy
The Australian government, via Export Finance Australia, has signed agreements with Ampol and Viva Energy to underwrite spot market fuel purchases amid supply disruptions from the Iran war. The underwriting will enable the companies to secure cargoes that might otherwise...