Citius TransNet Investment Trust Launches $133M IPO on April 17
Citius TransNet Investment Trust announced a $133M initial public offering with a price band of $1.20 per unit. The IPO will open on April 17 and close on April 21, with proceeds earmarked for acquiring stakes in SRPL Roads Private Ltd and related infrastructure SPVs. Axis Capital, Ambit and ICICI Securities are the book‑running lead managers.
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...
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...
STG Acquires Carrier Logistics in AI-Focused Deal
Private equity firm STG announced the acquisition of Carrier Logistics Inc., a transportation management software provider for LTL and last‑mile fleets. The deal, terms undisclosed, will fund AI and automation initiatives across CLI’s network, with STG pledging to rebuild the...
RailTech.com to Merge with Railway Gazette International
RailTech.com announced it will merge its titles with Railway Gazette International, consolidating under an expanded Railway Gazette International brand. The integration will occur over the next few weeks, with RailTech subscribers converted to Railway Gazette International subscriptions and a combined...
Voltify Raises $30M Seed Round Led by Aleph and Fortescue
Israeli startup Voltify, which converts diesel trains to electric power, announced a $30 million seed round. The round was led by Aleph and Fortescue, with participation from Menomadin fund, Jimpact and The Dock. The funding will accelerate development of its battery‑powered...
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,...
Stolt‑Nielsen Forms Joint Venture with NYK Line, Sells 50% Stake in Avenir LNG
Stolt‑Nielsen Limited announced a newly formed joint venture with Japan’s NYK Line for Avenir LNG, under which it will divest 50% of its equity stake. The transaction is intended to reduce debt and cap‑ex while retaining exposure to small‑scale LNG...
Kriska Transportation Group Acquires Sharp Transportation Systems to Expand Cold-Chain Capabilities
Kriska Transportation Group announced the acquisition of Sharp Transportation Systems, a Canada‑based carrier specializing in temperature‑controlled freight and cross‑border logistics. The deal adds Sharp’s 29‑truck fleet and pharma logistics expertise to Kriska’s network, enhancing service capabilities across the Midwest and...
OIA Global Acquires Cargo Services, Expanding US Freight Network
US supply chain services firm OIA Global announced the acquisition of Indianapolis‑based freight forwarder and customs broker Cargo Services, Inc. (CSI), strengthening OIA’s domestic presence. The deal, disclosed on April 8, 2026, does not disclose a purchase price.
NZ Government to Provide $30M USD Interest-Free Loans to ChargeNet and Meridian Energy for EV Charger Expansion
The New Zealand government announced a $30 million USD interest‑free loan programme for private operators ChargeNet and Meridian Energy to expand the national public EV charging network to about 4,500 points. The operators will also invest an additional $36 million USD, bringing...
DoorDash Invests in Also to Develop Autonomous Last‑mile Delivery EVs
DoorDash announced a strategic investment and multi‑year partnership with electric micromobility specialist Also to develop small autonomous electric vehicles for last‑mile delivery in dense urban areas. The collaboration will focus on purpose‑built EVs that can navigate bike lanes, shoulders and...
VINCI Highways Acquires Safeway Concessions From Macquarie Asset Management for $1.7B
Macquarie Asset Management, on behalf of the Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund 2, sold its stake in Indian toll road operator Safeway Concessions to VINCI Highways for an enterprise value of INR 150 billion ($1.7 billion). The transaction expands VINCI's presence...
Alstom Acquires Cummins’ Hydrogen Technology Division
Alstom announced the acquisition of Cummins’ hydrogen technology division, taking over its hydrogen fuel‑cell operations for the rail sector. The deal brings engineering, product development, and support capabilities into Alstom’s portfolio, strengthening its position in hydrogen‑powered trains for non‑electrified lines.
DRC Secures $175M Funding for RN1 Road Upgrade From African Development Bank and Fund
On April 5, 2026 the Democratic Republic of the Congo launched the RN1 road upgrade, securing $175 million in Phase 1 financing – a $69.8 million grant and a $105.2 million loan from the African Development Bank and African Development Fund. The funding will...
APM Terminals Takes 49% Stake in Hai Phong International Container Terminal
APM Terminals announced it has acquired a 49% minority stake and operating partner role in the Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) in northern Vietnam, joining existing owner Hateco Group. The deal concludes a three‑year partnership that saw the greenfield...
AIP Management Acquires Additional Stake in Cross London Trains
AIP Management, an investor in energy infrastructure, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire an additional stake in Cross London Trains (XLT), a UK rolling stock company operating 115 electric multiple units on the Thameslink route. The transaction, part...
Scorpio Tankers Invests $10M in Ampera to Develop Micro‑nuclear Ship Power
Scorpio Tankers announced a strategic partnership with US‑based microreactor developer Ampera, committing $10 million to develop micronuclear energy systems for maritime use. The collaboration will initially focus on floating nuclear power barges, with longer‑term plans for nuclear‑powered commercial vessels, leveraging Scorpio’s...
GEODIS Completes Acquisition of Transports Malherbe
GEODIS has completed its acquisition of French road transport specialist Transports Malherbe after receiving regulatory approval. The deal expands GEODIS' full truckload and less‑than‑truckload capabilities in France, adding a network of 40 agencies, 1,500 trucks and over 3,000 employees. Deal...
CEVA Logistics Completes Acquisition of Fagioli Group
CEVA Logistics has completed its acquisition of the global heavy‑lift and project logistics firm Fagioli Group, expanding its specialized transport and engineering capabilities. The deal, finalized on Tuesday, brings Fagioli’s heavy‑haul operations into CEVA’s network; terms were not disclosed.
Port of Gothenburg Acquires Land From Platzer in $71.5M Expansion Deal
Sweden’s largest port, the Port of Gothenburg, announced a SEK 684 million ($71.5 million) acquisition of land, office buildings and water areas from listed property company Platzer. The purchase will enable up to 210,000 sq m of new terminal space, supporting the port’s long‑term...
Metrans Acquires 50% Stake in Afluent Arad South Terminal
Metrans has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 50% stake in the Afluent Arad South terminal in western Romania, expanding its intermodal network into Southeast Europe. The acquisition will integrate the terminal into Metrans' network, enabling up to three...
Bacancy Systems Secures $4.9M Series A Funding Led by Sabre Partners and Greenstone Capital
Bacancy Systems, a startup building embedded electronics for electric vehicles and railway applications, announced a Rs 40 crore ($4.9 million) Series A round led by Sabre Partners and Greenstone Capital. The investors took minority stakes via primary investments, and the funds will be...
Capital A Sells Its Aviation Businesses to AirAsia X Berhad
Capital A has completed the sale of its aviation businesses to AirAsia X Berhad, marking a strategic shift as the group focuses on its non‑aviation ventures. The transaction follows the appointment of a new deputy CEO and aims to streamline...
Uganda Invests $113M to Fund Uganda Airlines' Fleet Expansion
The Ugandan government has pledged UGX 422 billion (about $113 million) to Uganda Airlines to acquire ten new aircraft, expanding its long‑haul fleet. The funding aims to boost tourism, strengthen Entebbe International Airport as a regional hub, and reduce reliance on Gulf...
Uber to Acquire Blacklane, Expanding Into Chauffeur Services
Uber announced it will acquire Blacklane, a Berlin‑based global chauffeur service operating in over 500 cities across 60 countries. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close by the end of 2026 and will broaden Uber’s premium travel offering...
Philippines Secures $1.5B Japanese Loan for Metro Manila Subway and Mindanao Highway
The Philippine government has secured a roughly ₱82.4 billion ($1.5 billion) loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to fund the Metro Manila Subway Phase 1 and the Central Mindanao High‑Standard Highway. The financing agreement was signed on March 27, 2026, aiming to boost...
Sinokor Purchases Three Korean-Built Suezmax Vessels for $246M
Korean shipowner Sinokor, led by Ga‑Hyun Chung, has paid roughly $82 million per vessel for three 10‑year‑old Korean‑built suezmax ships, totaling about $246 million. The acquisition marks Sinokor’s entry into the suezmax segment after dominating the VLCC market with MSC’s financial backing....
CMA CGM Acquires Freightliner’s Intermodal Operation
French shipping group CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Freightliner’s intermodal operation, expanding its intermodal capabilities in the UK. The deal was announced in a recent article on 27 March 2026, with no disclosed financial terms.
SITC International Exercises Options for Six Boxships in $137M Deal with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Hong Kong‑listed container operator SITC International has exercised options for six 1,100‑TEU feeder vessels from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group subsidiaries, in a deal valued at $137 million. The vessels, priced at about $22.8 million each, are slated for delivery between March and August 2028...
Volkswagen Injects $1 Billion Into Rivian, Expanding Joint‑venture Partnership
Volkswagen Group has delivered an additional $1 billion investment to Rivian, including $750 million in equity and $250 million in equity or convertible debt, raising its total stake to over $3 billion. The funding supports the VW‑Rivian joint venture on the ID.EVERY1 EV and...
Audax and Greenbriar Sell Airport Services Firm AGI to Lone Star
Audax and Greenbriar, co‑investors in airport services provider AGI since June 2021, have agreed to sell the company to Lone Star. The transaction was announced on March 26, 2026. Deal value was not disclosed.
Volaris to Acquire Viva Aerobus in $248.3M Capital Increase, Creating Mexico's Super-ULCC
Volaris announced the acquisition of Viva Aerobus, approved at its March 25, 2026 shareholders meeting. The deal is financed by a $248.3 million capital increase, diluting existing shareholders by 50% and consolidating the two low‑cost carriers into a single ULCC with...
ONE Buys Into Busan Terminal Owned by HMM Suitor
Japanese container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) completed a long‑term partnership agreement with South Korea’s Dongwon Group by acquiring an indirect stake in Dongwon Global Terminal Busan (DGT), the country’s first fully automated container terminal. The acquisition gives ONE strategic...
United Maritime Corp Secures $18.3M Sale-and-Lease Financing From Huarong Leasing
United Maritime Corporation announced an $18.3 million sale-and-leaseback financing agreement with Huarong Leasing to fund a $16.6 million purchase option for a new vessel. The transaction, priced at three-month Term SOFR plus 1.95% interest, provides immediate liquidity and will be...
Zhejiang Shipping Group Acquires Second Capesize Bulk Carrier for $32.5M
Zhejiang Shipping Group, via its subsidiary Zhejiang Shipping Singapore, bought the 2012‑built Densa Shark (renamed ZH Hangzhou), a 179,200 dwt capesize bulk carrier, for $32.5 million including a six‑month time charter. The acquisition marks the group's second capesize purchase, while Turkish owner...
LetzRyd Nets $4 Mn To Expand Fleet Network
Fleet management startup LetzRyd announced a $4 million funding round led by JIF Capital Ltd, with participation from 15th Rock and existing investor UNLEASH Capital Partners. The capital will be used to expand its fleet network across new Indian markets...
KfW IPEX-Bank Syndicates $374M Promotional Loan for VTG
KfW IPEX-Bank acted as sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner to arrange and syndicate a €340 million ($374 million) promotional loan under KfW programme 269 for VTG, a leading wagon‑rental and rail‑logistics firm, to finance new freight wagons and support sustainable mobility. The...
APM Terminals Acquires 49% Stake in Hai Phong International Container Terminal
APM Terminals, the terminal operating arm of Maersk, announced it has taken a 49% minority share and operating partner position in the Hai Phong International Container Terminal in northern Vietnam. The deal makes APM a key stakeholder in the newly...
InDrive Acquires Quick‑commerce Startup Krave Mart to Launch 30‑minute Grocery Delivery in Pakistan
Global ride‑hailing platform inDrive has completed an all‑stock acquisition of Pakistani quick‑commerce startup Krave Mart, securing Competition Commission approval and expanding its inDrive Groceries brand with 30‑minute grocery delivery. Financial terms were undisclosed.
Dorian LPG Secures $62.9M Debt Facility From Citibank and Nordea to Finance Dual‑Fuel Ship Delivery
Dorian LPG took delivery of the 93,000 cbm dual‑fuel VLGC Areion from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries and simultaneously closed a $62.9 million loan facility to fund the final payment. The facility comprises a $42.2 million tranche from Citibank NA (guaranteed by K‑Sure) and...
Outpost Makes Strategic Investment in EV Realty as Part of $1B Expansion
Austin‑based Outpost announced a strategic investment in EV Realty, the developer of commercial fleet charging hubs, as part of its $1 billion expansion plan. The deal adds three California EV charging properties to Outpost’s terminal network, enhancing electrification for freight fleets.
Uber Invests up to $1.25B in Rivian for Robotaxi Fleet Deployment
Uber announced a corporate investment of up to $1.25 billion in Rivian Automotive, with an initial $300 million commitment, to fund the deployment of up to 50,000 autonomous robotaxis across the US and Europe by 2031.
Paslay Group Merges with Unison Consulting to Form Larger Aviation Consultancy
Paslay Management Group, LLC announced that it is merging with Chicago‑based Unison Consulting, Inc., creating a larger aviation consultancy. The combined firm will broaden client services, integrating financial strategy, operational execution, and program leadership for airport owners nationwide.
Elliott Investment Management Acquires Stake in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Elliott Investment Management announced it has built a stake in Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, citing the company's undervaluation and strong shipping business. The activist investor's purchase reflects its strategy of targeting prominent Japanese firms. The deal was disclosed...
Candela Raises €30 Million in Growth-Stage Funding Round
Swedish electric hydrofoiling boat maker Candela announced a €30 million funding round, bringing its total capital to €129 million. Existing backers EQT Ventures and SEB Private Equity participated alongside new investor International Finance Corporation, with proceeds earmarked for a second manufacturing plant...
Stolt-Nielsen Sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK, Creating Joint Venture
Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen Limited agreed to sell a 50% stake in LNG bunkering specialist Avenir LNG to Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas, forming a joint venture to develop small‑scale LNG supply. Financial terms were undisclosed and...
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction to Acquire HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Gunsan Shipyard
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has agreed to sell its Gunsan shipyard to HJ Shipbuilding & Construction. The parties signed a memorandum of agreement for the transfer of assets, with the final price to be determined after due...