The report below gives a good overview of the Fall 2021 M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. The global retail logistics market size was valued at $205.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period 2021 to 2028, as per research published by Grand View Research, Inc. The e-commerce retail logistics segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2021 to 2028 as per the same research. The increase in global trade activities, particularly in emerging economies, is driving up the demand for retail logistics. The COVID-19 pandemic has also accelerated the digital transformation of the supply chain companies to adopt automation, AI, and the IoT. However, the capacity constraints of the logistics industry, which has been prevalent from the start of the pandemic, are expected to persist over the next few months. In addition to that, the inflationary rate environment is expected to continue in the U.S. trucking industry for the rest of 2021, due to high freight volumes coupled with suppressed truckload capacity, as per research published by truckload carrier U.S. Xpress Enterprises. Truckload capacity will continue to be impacted by driver shortages as drivers have been kept off the road by additional stimulus checks and unemployment benefits.

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The report below gives a good overview of the Summer 2021 M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. The Global Logistics Market is estimated to grow by USD 6.9 Trillion, progressing at a CAGR of almost 4.6% during 2021-2026 as per research published by IMARC Group. During late May 2021, COVID-19 outbreaks in and around the key southern China container port of Yantian, had led to temporary restrictions on export cargo for a significant period. Although, full operations have resumed, it is expected that the impact on supply chains will be much greater than the disruption caused by Suez Canal blockage. The disruption in China will eventually spill over and affect European and North American markets. Additionally, sea container and air freight transportation prices have risen due to manpower and commodity constraints, as well as an inflationary environment. Also, extreme capacity issues affected rail and trucking industry in the USA. Manufacturers in Europe and North America are mostly affected by transportation delays caused by suppliers in Asia. Transportation delays are projected to continue until 2022 as consumer demand is expected to expand at a high rate throughout 2021.

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The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2021 M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. The Logistics Market is estimated to grow by USD 77.28 billion, progressing at a CAGR of almost 2% during 2021-2025 as per research published by Technavio. The industry had a decline in activity because of Covid 19, with numerous travel restrictions, nightly curfews, border closures, and flight cancellations imposed by various countries.

The Suez Canal blockage in March 2021, happened due to grounding of the container ship Ever Given, further escalated the impact. The shipping journal Lloyd’s List estimated that goods worth $9.6 billion pass through the canal every day. The blockage delayed a range of parts and raw materials for European products such as cotton from India for clothes, petroleum from the Middle East for plastics, and auto parts from China. The impact on global supply chains is expected to last for several months.

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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 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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