The report below gives a good overview of the first quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in Transportation and Logistics sector for Q4 2019 included 49 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable lower middle market transactions was announced in December when Franchise Group, Inc. acquired American Freight of Ohio, Inc., a portfolio company of The Jordan Co LP, for US$450 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. Franchise Group, Inc. is a holding company. American Freight Furniture & Mattress is a warehouse-style furniture store that specializes in furniture obtained through dealer cancellations, factory closeouts, retail chain buyouts, & wholesale liquidations.

There was a significant plunge in cargo volumes in February that could get even worse in the coming months if the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worsens and spreads further. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are forecasting a 12 to 15 percent decline in container volume in the first quarter as carriers continue to cancel sailings in the trans-Pacific.

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The report below gives a good overview of the fourth quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q3 2019 included 47 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.
One of the notable middle market transactions in the sector was announced in August when AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. acquired Unitrans International Corp, a subsidiary of Unitrans, Inc. ultimately owned by Q International Courier LLC for an undisclosed amount. The transaction enables AIT Worldwide Logistics to enhance its existing business. Founded in 1997, Unitrans International is located in Inglewood, California and provides logistics solutions.

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The report below gives a good overview of the third quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q2 2019 included 71 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions in the sector closed in June when Aurora Capital Group LP acquired Petroleum Service Corp from SGS SA for US$335 million. Founded in 1991, Aurora Capital Group is a private equity firm located in Los Angeles. Petroleum Service Corp. provides loading and unloading services for the refining, chemical and marine transportation industries. It offers tinkering barges, operating docks, switching railcars, material packaging and warehousing services. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

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The report below gives a good overview of the second quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q1 2019 included 49 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions was announced in March when a private group led by Mason Wells Buyouts, management of RJW Logistics, Inc. and other investors, acquired RJW Logistics Group from the Williamson family, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enhances Mason Wells Buyouts’ long-term growth initiatives for its logistics platform. RJW Logistics Group is located in Illinois and provides trucking, logistics and warehousing services.

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The report below gives a good overview of the first quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q4 2018 included 43 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions closed in November when SP Plus Corp acquired Baggage Airline Guest Services, Inc., trading as Bags, Inc., for US$275 million in cash. SP Plus Corp. provides professional parking, ground transportation, facility maintenance, security, event logistics and baggage handling and related services to commercial, institutional, municipal and aviation clients. Baggage Airline Guest Services engages in the provision of airline related delivery and logistic services. It serves hotels and resorts, group travel, malls, cruises and aviation. The company is headquartered Orlando, FL.

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The report below provides a good overview of the fourth quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q3 2018 included 59 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions was announced in September when General Logistics Systems BV, a subsidiary of Royal Mail Group Ltd, ultimately owned by Royal Mail Plc, acquired Dicom Transportation Group Canada, Inc., a portfolio company of Wind Point Advisors, LLC, for CAD360 million (US$276.1 million) in cash, on a cash-free debt-free basis. The acquisition allows Royal Mail to further expand and diversify its existing business operations. Dicom Transportation Group Canada is located in Montréal, Québec and provides business to business transportation services. It generated revenue of approximately CAD233 million (US$178.7 million) for the year ended June 30, 2018.

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The report below provides a good overview of the third quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q2 2018 included 50 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions closed in July when The Jordan Co LP acquired GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc., a portfolio company of Providence Equity Partners LLC, Susquehanna Growth Equity LLC, Volition Capital LLC and Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition expands Jordan Co’s existing portfolio. GlobalTranz Enterprises is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and provides international freight forwarding services.

As the retail sector shifts more toward e-commerce, there continues to be a surging demand for truck drivers.

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The report below provides a good overview of the second quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector.  M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q1 2018 included 44 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions closed in March when Greenbriar Equity Group LLC acquired LaserShip Inc, a portfolio company of Monitor Clipper Partners LLC, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition supports Greenbriar Equity Group LLC’s expansion strategy. LaserShip is located in Vienna, Virginia and provides custom delivery and distribution solutions.

The warehousing and logistics industries are trending toward automation and robotics to remain competitive. Tractica, a global research organization, forecasts that worldwide warehousing and logistics robot unit shipments will increase from 40,000 units in 2016 to 620,000 units annually by 2021.
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The report below provides a good overview of the first quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q4 2017 included 23 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the largest transactions of the quarter closed in October when AMP Capital Investors Ltd, acquired ITS Technologies & Logistics LLC from Carlyle Infrastructure GP Ltd for US$500 million. AMP Capital Investors Ltd. (AMP Capital) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of AMP Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by financial group AMP Ltd. (SY: AMP, ADR: AMLYY) in Australia. ITS Technologies & Logistics provides rail intermodal terminal services. The firm offers rail terminal operations, auto loading and unloading, contract switching and lift equipment, and trailer and chassis maintenance. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Darien, IL.

There is a significant shortage of qualified truck drivers. As the US economy has improved, demand for freight transportation has grown, and carriers are increasingly concerned that trucking demand will outstrip the supply of qualified drivers.

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The report below provides a good overview of the fourth quarter M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Transportation and Logistics sector for Q3 2017 included 41 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

There has been significant consolidation in the supply chain technology sector, which has a substantial impact across the supply chain and logistics sector. Case in point, in September of this year HighJump, a global provider of supply chain management solutions, announced that it acquired Wesupply, a United Kingdom-based premier provider of supplier enablement and B2B integration solutions across multiple industries including retail, building, CPG, energy and manufacturing. With this acquisition, HighJump further expands its global footprint and extends its growing position in the market.
E-commerce giant Amazon continues to be a leader in supply chain and logistics with more than 200 fulfillment centers across the United States.

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