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Logistics Shipping & Freight #freight#ma
Private Equity 'Bullish' on Next 18 Months for Freight M&A on Rate Recovery, $2 Trillion Logjam
Private equity is bullish on freight M&A over the next 12-18 months, driven by macroeconomic stability, recovering freight rates, and a $2 trillion capital logjam, according to investment banking director Eddie Zukowski. Hybrid operating models are seen as the sweet spot for successful deals.
Jul 17, 2026 1 source
Logistics Rail & Road #trucking#mergers and acquisitions
Trucking M&A Heats Up: Private Equity and Strategic Buyers Eye Supercycle as Freight Rates Stabilize
The freight market is witnessing a resurgence in merger and acquisition activity as private equity and strategic buyers reassess opportunities amid stabilizing freight rates. Chris Wofford of Wofford Advisors examines the forces driving a potential trucking supercycle, highlighting the growing importance of controlling customer spend as a strategic asset.
Jul 10, 2026 1 source