All Acquisitions articles
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NewsDanx Carousel continues expansion with LPR takeover
Time-critical logistics firm Danx Carousel has continued with its expansion programme through the acquisition of Germany-based LPR Group
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NewsUPS completes Frigo-Trans and BPL acquisitions
UPS has completed the acquisition of Germany-based Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, which provide complex healthcare logistics solutions across Europe.
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NewsForward Air considers sale
Photo: Shutterstock US transport company Forward Air is considering a potential sale or merger as part of a review of its financial performance and value. The Forward Air board of directors will consider options including a sale, merger or another strategic or financial transaction “to maximize shareholder ...
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NewsCIS acquires Acuitive’s AcuAudit
Generic Financial funding generic Photo: Number1411/ Shutterstock 530884729 Photo: Number1411/ Shutterstock Global provider of freight audit and payment solutions Cass Information Systems (CIS) – not to be confused with IATA’s CASS settlement platform – has acquired ocean and airfreight audit platform AcuAudit from Acuitive Solutions. AcuAudit is ...
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NewsAir Cargo News’ most read stories in 2024
2024 was a better than expected year for air cargo, according to many stakeholders in the industry. E-commerce and Red Sea-related sea to air demand helped push up volumes, although there were also plenty of challenges throughout the year. Not unexpectedly, the sale of DB Schenker, a milestone e-commerce flight ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics acquires ITN Logistics Group
Scan Global Logistics has acquired ITN Logistics Group
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NewsWFS swoops on Wallenborn Outsourcing and adds fourth Copenhagen facility
WFS will open a fourth cargo terminal in Copenhagen
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NewsPeso and Air One gain court approval for takeover of Air Belgium’s cargo business
Air One and Peso Aviation gain court approval for takeover of Air Belgium’s cargo business
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NewsArdian becomes largest Heathrow Airport stakeholder
French private investment company Ardian has become the largest shareholder of London’s Heathrow Airport
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NewsKorean Air completes drawn out acquisition of Asiana
Korean Air has today completed the $1.3bn acquisition of Asiana Airlines
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NewsStonepeak takeover of ATSG to progress as 'go-shop' period expires
Photo: EFWInvestment firm Stonepeak's $3.1bn takeover of freighter aircraft leasing giant ATSG will move ahead following the expiration of a go-shop period.The two businesses entered into a definitive agreement for the deal in early November but this included a 35-day go-shop period, which came to an end at midnight on ...
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UK and Dutch investors await approval to pick up Air Belgium’s freight operations
UK long-haul freight specialist Air One Holdings International and a Dutch firm, Peso Aviation Management, are looking to take over the cargo operations of struggling carrier Air Belgium.The two investors have submitted an offer to a business court which, according to Air Belgium, is set to issue a decision on ...
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NewsReports: US approves Korean takeover of Asiana
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockThe US has reportedly approved Korean Air's takeover of Asiana Airlines, meaning the acquisition has now cleared its last regulatory hurdle.South Korea-based Maeil Business Newspaper said that according to industry sources, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) gave the green light for the acquisition on December 2."In the case ...
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NewsEU approves sale of Asiana's cargo business to Air Incheon
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockThe European Commission has approved the sale of Asiana Airlines' cargo business to Air Incheon to enable Korean Air to move closer to acquiring Asiana Airlines.On February 13, the Commission approved the proposed acquisition of Asiana by Korean, but as part of this, Korean had to commit to divesting ...
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NewsOIA Global acquires two Australian forwarders
Photo: stockphoto mania/ ShutterstockUS supply chain services company OIA Global is broadening its Australasian and Asia footprint with the acquisition of BTi Logistics and Airmark Ocean & Air Logistics.BTi Logistics is an Australian owned freight forwarding and third party logistics (3PL) company operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and Singapore. ...
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NewsSwissport targets e-commerce with ViaEurope acquisition
Warwick Brady, president and chief executive of Swissport; and Bram-Jan Streefland, chief executive of ViaEurope. Photo: SwissportSwissport has signed an agreement to acquire ViaEurope, an end-to-end e-commerce handling company, specialising in advanced solutions for shippers, cargo airlines and freight forwarders.ViaEurope offers its e-commerce services at five major airports in Europe: ...
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NewsATSG to be acquired for $3.1bn
Photo: Number1411/ ShutterstockInvestment firm Stonepeak is set to acquire US freighter lessor and operator Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) for $3.1bn.The two businesses have entered into a definitive agreement, which has been unanimously approved by ATSG’s board of directors.Upon completion of the transaction, ATSG's shares will no longer trade on ...
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NewsSpeedX acquires Accelerated Global Solutions
Chris Zheng. Photo: SpeedXTech-enabled last mile delivery platform SpeedX has delved into airfreight with the acquisition of freight forwarder Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS).AGS brings a range of services to SpeedX, including international air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing solutions and licensed customs brokerage.With over 300 employees, AGS serves the fast ...
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NewsGlobal K9 acquires Dog Detectives
From left to right: Major Ali Aljeeran, head of Bahrain customs K9 unit; Andrew Jones, director; and major Hamad Alnaham, head of search and investigation section. Photo: Dog DetectivesUS air cargo screening business Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has acquired UK-based canine screening provider, Dog Detectives.The acquisition represents GK9PG’s first ...
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NewsVanderlande acquires Siemens Logistics
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockDutch logistics equipment company Vanderlande has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics from German technology company Siemens.Vanderlande's acquisition of Siemens Logistics, which provides baggage and cargo handling as well as digital solutions for the airport operation of the future, is anticipated to strengthen its position within ...