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private equity
Logistics CMA CGM and Stonepeak Launch United Ports LLC in $2.4 Billion Terminal Joint Venture
French liner CMA CGM and private equity firm Stonepeak have announced the formation of United Ports LLC, a joint venture to expand CMA CGM's global network of marine terminals. Stonepeak will invest $2.4 billion for a 25% stake, with CMA CGM retaining 75% and operational control. The venture includes 10 key port assets across four continents, and CMA CGM plans to reinvest the capital in its core transportation businesses.
Logistics Eight Roads, Flipkart, IMM India Fund to Sell Up to 9% Stake in Shadowfax via Block Deals
Eight Roads Investments, Flipkart, and IMM India Fund are collectively selling up to a 9% stake in Shadowfax through block deals worth approximately $108 million (Rs 1,048 crore). The floor price is set at Rs 197 per share, a 9.8% discount to the closing price. The sale coincides with the expiry of the six-month lock-in period for pre-IPO investors.
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 Private Equity in Trucking: Why Most Deals Fail and the Texas Trans Eastern Exception
Private equity firms often struggle with asset-based trucking investments, as traditional models clash with the industry's cyclical nature. However, the nine-figure Texas Trans Eastern deal demonstrates that understanding market cycles and partnering with experienced owners can lead to success, according to FreightWaves and Spencer Tenney of The Tenney Group.
Business Quad-C backs fast-growing North Carolina transport group with investment
Private equity firm Quad-C has made a strategic investment in Armstrong Transport Group, a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The partnership provides capital to accelerate organic growth and acquisitions, with Armstrong's leadership retaining significant ownership. The company, on pace to exceed $2 billion in annual revenue, operates a nationwide agent network and offers cross-border logistics services.
Business PE inflows into Indian real estate dip 23% to $1.13 billion in H1 2026, office sector surges
Private equity investments in Indian real estate fell 23% year-on-year to $1.13 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by a cautious global investment climate, according to a Knight Frank India report. The office sector bucked the trend with a 33% rise in inflows, accounting for 89% of total PE investments, while residential segment declined sharply.
Business Bureau Veritas Agrees Sale of Fuel Testing Division to Triton Partners for €470M
Investment fund Triton Partners has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Bureau Veritas' fuel testing and inspection services business, BVF, for an enterprise value of €470 million. The transaction, expected to close in Q1 2027, would transfer a global network of 320 sites across 45 countries and 7,400 professionals to Triton.
Business Argosy Private Equity Acquires Controlling Interest in Asset-Light 3PL K&L Freight Management
Argosy Private Equity announced Monday the acquisition of a controlling interest in K&L Freight Management, an asset-light third-party logistics provider. Financial terms were not disclosed. K&L will continue to be led by its management team, which also reinvested in the transaction.
Finance Nisus Finance invests ₹70 crore in three Bengaluru residential projects via real estate fund
Nisus Finance Services has deployed ₹70 crore from its ₹1,700-crore Real Estate Special Opportunities Fund I into three Bengaluru residential projects developed by Sumukha Housing Pvt Ltd. The projects have a combined gross development value of ₹300 crore and are located in key residential corridors. The investment reflects the firm's conviction in Bengaluru's stable residential demand.
Finance PE-VC Deal Value Dips 5% to $17.5 Billion in H1 CY2026 Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Private equity and venture capital investments in India fell 5% year-on-year to $17.5 billion in the first half of CY2026, according to Venture Intelligence data. Late-stage companies led with $4.2 billion, while growth and early stages accounted for $3.4 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively. Arun Natarajan, founder of Venture Intelligence, noted that investments held up well despite geopolitical uncertainties, with significant capital deployed in data centres and NBFCs.
Finance Canada’s CPP Investments Commits Rs 7,000 Crore to Hyderabad-Based CtrlS Datacenters
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has committed up to ₹7,000 crore (C$1 billion) in Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, including an 8.2% stake for ₹4,000 crore and a ₹3,000 crore joint venture to develop hyperscale campuses across India. The investment underscores accelerating demand for AI-ready data centre infrastructure in India.
Business Brookfield, BCI, GIC sell 7.3% unitholding in Altius InvIT for ₹3,656 crore
Brookfield, BCI and GIC sold a combined 7.3% unitholding in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust for ₹3,656 crore through open market transactions. Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro acquired a 1.25% stake. The transaction reflects ongoing portfolio rebalancing by large institutional investors in India's telecom infrastructure sector.
Finance ASK Property Fund Launches ₹3,500 Crore Debt Fund for Mid-Income Housing
ASK Property Fund, part of the Blackstone-backed ASK group, launched its fourth debt fund with a target corpus of ₹3,500 crore (about USD 420 million) to invest in mid-segment housing projects across six key Indian cities. The fund will provide solution capital and growth capital to developers, targeting 20% returns.
Finance KKR warns leveraged deals from 2021 and treasuries face pressure as central banks tighten
Global investment firm KKR has warned that central banks globally will start tightening this year, cautioning on long-duration government bonds, over-levered 2021 vintage deals, lower-income consumer exposure, and assets dependent on the old regime of low inflation and low rates. The warning came in its mid-year outlook report 'The Divergence Conundrum'.
Logistics Private Equity in Shipmanagement Sparks Debate Over Long-Term Safety and Operational Trust
Private equity's growing role in third-party shipmanagement is fueling concern among industry veterans about a mismatch between short-term investment horizons and the long-cycle, safety-critical nature of vessel management. Critics argue that cost-cutting driven by exit objectives can undermine crew training and operational reliability, while others see benefits in cost control and governance. The debate has direct implications for charterers and logistics managers who rely on managed vessels.
Logistics Open Road Ventures Acquires 3PL Double-Stack
Open Road Ventures has acquired Double-Stack Logistics, an intermodal 3PL with a fleet of over 150 containers. This acquisition aims to expand Double-Stack's service offerings and North American presence.
Commodities Kpler Secures $1bn Investment for Strategic Growth
Kpler, a leader in maritime analytics, has secured over $1bn from Sixth Street to enhance its market position and product offerings. This investment supports Kpler's expansion into new markets and strengthens its role in global trade intelligence.