Topic
mergers and acquisitions
Business Trimble's Transportation Division Sale: Unpacking the Strategic Divestiture of Key Acquisitions
Trimble is reportedly selling its transportation division, which includes major acquisitions Transporeon and PeopleNet. Analyst Bart de Muynck outlines the difficulties of merging carrier and shipper technologies, poor acquisition timing, and the challenges large enterprises face in unifying platforms. The divestiture signals deeper shifts in supply chain technology investment.
Logistics 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.
Logistics 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.
Logistics Ceva Logistics to Acquire European Final-Mile Courier Paack, Boosting Last-Mile Network
Ceva Logistics has agreed to acquire Paack's operating units in France, Spain and Portugal, integrating them into its European last-mile subsidiary Colis Privé. The move expands Colis Privé's domestic network in France and into the Iberian Peninsula, adding Paack's technology platform and cold chain capabilities. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, would boost Colis Privé's revenue over $626.5 million.
Logistics CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain in $1.4 Billion Deal to Expand US Logistics
CMA CGM has agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, folding it into its CEVA Logistics arm. The deal nearly triples CEVA's North American contract logistics footprint, adding 10,000 employees and 150 warehouses. CMA CGM will also become a preferred ocean carrier for FedEx under multi-year agreements covering ocean and air freight.
Finance Bank of Baroda and Mizuho Bank Form Strategic Partnership for M&A Financing and Cross-Border Banking
Bank of Baroda and Mizuho Bank have entered a strategic partnership to jointly pursue M&A financing, structured lending, and cross-border corporate banking. The tie-up combines Mizuho's global network and structured finance expertise with Bank of Baroda's domestic franchise and corporate relationships, following Mizuho's acquisition of a 60% stake in Avendus Capital in December 2025. The collaboration includes joint origination, structuring, co-underwriting, and syndication of acquisition finance, as well as advisory on select M&A deals and a preferred channel for sub-participation and secondary risk distribution.
Logistics Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire 20% Stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest container line, announced its subsidiary Hanseatic Global Terminals signed a term sheet to acquire a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg. The transaction is subject to binding agreements. This move continues the trend of carriers seeking vertical integration in the ocean supply chain.
Business EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover bid from US investment firm Castlelake
EasyJet has rejected a £4.74bn takeover offer from US investment firm Castlelake, which described the bid as 'highly opportunistic'. Castlelake, which already holds a 2.14% stake, made three proposals this month and has now gone public to allow shareholders to consider the offer. The deadline for a firm bid is this Friday.
Business Dealmaking Stays Strong as Startup M&A Momentum Carries Into 2026
Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recovery in dealmaking. Major acquisitions by L'Oréal, Marico, USV, Pine Labs, and Meesho highlight strategic buyers' appetite for new capabilities. The recovery is driven by maturing startups and staged exit structures, with momentum carrying into 2026.
Logistics LRT Group Acquires F2F Transport, Plans Fleet Expansion and Uninterrupted Service
LRT Group, a Fort Payne, Ala.-based transportation holding company, has acquired Chattanooga-based F2F Transport. The acquisition will add F2F to LRT's portfolio, with operations continuing without interruption. Owner-operators in F2F's network will gain increased access to dedicated freight opportunities. LRT Group plans to expand the F2F Transport fleet as part of its long-term growth strategy.