All Mergers and acquisitions articles
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NewsFagioli re-enters UK with Notus strategic partnership
Fagioli has re-entered the UK market through a strategic partnership with Notus Contract Lifting.
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NewsStena strengthens Baltic Sea network with planned port acquisition
Swedish shipping firm Stena Line is acquiring port operator Terrabalt and its operation of the ro-ro, bulk, and general cargo terminal in Liepaja, Latvia’s third-largest port.
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NewsBishop Lifting acquires American Rigger’s Supply
USA-based under-the-jib equipment company Bishop Lifting has acquired American Rigger’s Supply, a sling fabrication and rigging supply firm headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas.
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NewsGebrüder Weiss acquires majority stake in Sienzi Lojistik
Swiss freight forwarder Gebrüder Weiss has bolstered its presence in Türkiye having acquired a majority share in Istanbul-based Sienzi Lojistik.
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NewsPermira acquires minority share in RightShip
Global investment firm Permira has become a minority shareholder in RightShip, a maritime digital platform for safety, sustainability, and supply chain due diligence that is headquartered in Singapore.
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NewsDenzai acquires Kouno stake
Denzai has acquired a major stake in Japan-headquartered Kouno Truck Corporation, a specialist in heavy cargo transport.
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NewsCore invests in Edwards Moving and Rigging
Private equity firm Core Industrial Partners has taken a stake in USA-based Edwards Moving and Rigging.
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NewsPasha Logistics expands in the Pacific Northwest
USA-based Pasha Logistics has acquired assets of MacMillan-Piper and Tacoma Transload to launch operations in the Pacific Northwest.
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NewsUnion Pacific and Norfolk Southern agree to merge
Union Pacific has made a stock and cash offer of roughly USD85 billion for fellow North American railroad operator Norfolk Southern. The combined entity would control a rail system that spans the USA from California to the East Coast.
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NewsMitsui and MOL to acquire the port of Nigg
Scotland’s Global Energy Group (GEG) has reached an agreement on the sale of three of its group companies – including the port of Nigg – to long term investor, Mitsui & Co. Europe and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).
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NewsJAS to acquire Pentagon Freight Services
USA-based logistics firm JAS is moving forward with plans to acquire Pentagon Freight Services with the signing of a share purchase agreement.
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NewsLDA makes key business changes
Independent private equity firm InfraVia Capital Partners has acquired an 80 percent stake in Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA), a subsidiary of the Louis-Dreyfus Company. LDA now plans to invest some EUR1 billion (USD1.18 billion) in the fleet and new technologies. Moreover, Samira Draoua has also joined LDA as ceo.
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NewsTadano Infrastructure Solutions launched following IHI acquisition
Crane manufacturer Tadano has acquired the transportation system business of IHI Transport Machinery, marking a milestone in its ongoing effort to expand its product portfolio.
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NewsProvidence takes controlling stake in GCL
Private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has taken a controlling interest in GCL, the parent company of Rock-It Cargo.
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NewsFelbermayr acquires industrial relocation specialist Jozef Hermans
Austria-based Felbermayr has acquired industrial relocation specialist Jozef Hermans, with four sites in the Netherlands strengthening the former’s operations in Western Europe.
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NewsMBS Logistics acquires Swiss specialist Gerhard Wegmüller
The Swiss subsidiary of Cologne-headquartered MBS Logistics Group has acquired Zurich-based logistics specialist Gerhard Wegmüller.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen completes Armacup acquisition following strong Q1 results
Ro-ro shipping and logistics group Wallenius Wilhelmsen has acquired the remaining shares in New Zealand-headquartered shipping company Armacup.
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NewsPSA BDP acquires majority stake in ED Forwarding
USA-based PSA BDP has acquired a majority stake in ED Forwarding, a Mexico-based logistics services provider.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen finalises sale of MIRRAT
Ro-ro shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen has finalised the sale of its Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal (MIRRAT) to Australian Amalgamated Terminals.
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NewsDSV completes DB Schenker acquisition
In a deal worth approximately DKK106.7 billion (USD16.27 billion), DSV has completed the acquisition of Schenker after all conditions and requirements from Deutsche Bahn have been met.