IndiGo Ventures Invests in Sarla Aviation to Launch India’s First Nationwide Air‑taxi Network
IndiGo Ventures has made a strategic equity investment in Sarla Aviation, marking the first step toward building India’s first nationwide air‑taxi network. The funding will support eVTOL service development and the evaluation of vertiport integration at Cochin International Airport. The investment amount was not disclosed.
Belgian Sovereign Wealth Fund SFPIM Acquires Full Ownership of Lineas
The European Commission approved the acquisition of sole control of Belgian rail freight operator Lineas by the sovereign wealth fund Société fédérale de participations et d’investissement (SFPIM). The transaction makes Lineas fully state‑owned again, ending a decade of partial private...
Nippon Express to Acquire Metro Supply Chain for $1.6 Billion
Nippon Express Holdings Inc. announced it will acquire Canada‑based Metro Supply Chain Group for up to $1.6 billion, comprising an enterprise value of C$1.8 billion and a conditional cash payment of C$400 million. The deal is expected to close between July and December...
VivaJets Secures $15M Credit Facility to Open Abidjan Hub
Falcon Aerospace, the parent of Lagos‑based charter operator VivaJets, secured a $15 million credit facility from TLG Capital, Premium Trust Bank and Access Bank UK to fund a new hub in Abidjan and expand maintenance and corporate‑aviation services across Francophone West...
Railcube Acquires Spark TS to Expand US Contractor Compliance Offering
Dutch-based Railcube announced the acquisition of US-based contractor compliance platform Spark TS, marking its expansion into the US railway market. The deal adds contractor compliance capabilities to Railcube's portfolio, enabling rail operators to monitor drug and alcohol testing and training...
Hodder Tugboat Acquires Seaspan Marine's Chip and Hog Fuel Barge Division
Seaspan Marine announced the sale of its legacy chip and hog fuel barge division and related forestry transportation assets to Hodder Tugboat, a Richmond‑based marine towing company. The transaction includes the workforce, coastal and river tugs, barges, and maintenance facilities,...
IndiGo Acquires Rs 10 Crore Stake in eVTOL Startup Sarla Aviation
Indian low‑cost carrier IndiGo, via its venture arm IndiGo Ventures, has purchased a Rs 10 crore (≈$1.2 million) equity stake in eVTOL startup Sarla Aviation, marking its entry into the urban air‑mobility market. The investment, made in January, gives IndiGo a foothold as...
Glydways Raises $170M in Funding to Scale Transit Technology
Glydways announced a $170 million funding round to accelerate development and commercialization of its autonomous electric vehicle guideway system for urban transport. The capital will be used to expand operations, improve technology, and launch pilot programs in multiple cities.
TA Dedicated Acquires Triangle Warehouse
TA Dedicated, a subsidiary of TFI International, announced the acquisition of Minneapolis-based logistics provider Triangle Warehouse, adding 900,000 square feet of warehousing and expanding its fleet. Financial terms were undisclosed. The deal enhances TA Dedicated's supply chain capabilities and distribution...
BOND Expands Bombardier Aircraft Purchase Commitment to $5B
Fractional aviation company BOND announced an expanded commitment with Bombardier for up to $5 billion in aircraft, adding four new firm orders and upgrading 24 options to Global 8000s. The deal includes all firm orders, options and a service agreement, backed by...
Crédit Agricole and ING Arrange €1.52bn Green Senior Debt Financing for Akiem
Paris‑based train leasing and maintenance firm Akiem secured a €1.52 billion (US$1.78 billion) green senior debt financing arranged by Crédit Agricole and ING, completing its transition to green financing.
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...
Hitachi Rail Announces Acquisition of Clever Devices
Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire Clever Devices, a provider of intelligent transportation solutions with projected 2026 revenues of $220 million. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close later this year and will expand Hitachi Rail's digital mobility...
ViaQuatro Secures $250M Debt Financing From Caixa for São Paulo Metro Extension
ViaQuatro, the operator of São Paulo’s Line 4, signed a Reais 1.25 bn ($250 m) financing agreement with government‑owned bank Caixa Econômica Federal to fund a two‑station, 3.3 km extension of the line. The deal, announced on April 13 2026, also involves a concession extension and additional funding from...
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...