CitySprint is accelerating its drive for regional growth with the acquisition of Dorset-based Astral Couriers. This latest purchase by CitySprint, announced today (24 October), is its second acquisition this year, following on the heels of its a…
Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Transport has acquired a 100% shareholding in fellow 3PL warehousing & distribution provider Masters Logistical. Based in Ely, Masters offers services across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia and is a member of the …
Staffordshire-based Drac Logistics has purchased Aberdeenshire haulage firm Caledonian Logistics for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition sees Stoke-headquartered Drac Logistics expand its footprint in Scotland, where it operates an office in Fal…
Purfleet haulier Youngs Transportation & Logistics has completed its third acquisition in 18 months following its purchase of Imorex Shipping Services. Youngs MD Paul Pavitt said: “We have been aware that there has been a demand for a greate…
R Swain & Sons is “reinvigorating” its client base and seeking new markets this year after returning to the black in 2021, according to its latest annual results. The company, which is based in Rochester, Kent, is the largest flatbed operato…
The integration of Clipper Logistics into GXO will begin in earnest from today (4 October) following unconditional regulatory clearance from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for the acquisition. Whilst GXO’s acquisition was complet…
As Marks and Spencers’ acquisition of Gist nears completion the logistics firm revealed a modest rise in pre-tax profit for last year aided by a leap in turnover. Reporting its annual results for the 53-week period ending on 1 January 2022, the …
Transport industry veterans Richard Harris and Mark Bigley have acquired Staffordshire-based logistics firm Berser International Cargo Services, which is a member of Palletways and part of Imperial Logistics. The pair have extensive experience i…
Private equity firm Winch & Co is in talks to buy a third haulage firm as part of plans to build a group of five logistics and haulage companies within the next six to 12 months, the Leeds-based investor has revealed. Winch & Co is also …
Turners (Soham) is continuing on its acquisition drive, according to its latest annual results report, which also revealed a modest rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in 2021. The Newmarket-based company employs 3,975 staff and operates a fleet …
International logistics firm Gefco has described how its global business became “exceedingly difficult” following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, due to its association and links with state-owned rail firm Russian Railways. In its latest set …
Mandata has completed the acquisition of transport and logistics software firm Eureka Information Systems. Founded 10 years ago by Eddie Doyle and Damien Power, Eureka is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing suppliers of software to the logistics in…
Freight forwarder NTEX said it had expanded its presence in the south west of England after acquiring Bristol-based Sureway Express Transport. The deal bolsters NTEX’s fleet with the addition of 27 HGVs, 20 trailers and 32,300 sq ft of warehousi…
Supply chain management firm CCL Logistics & Technology is back on the acquisition trail after buying Erin Express Cargo earlier this year. The Ayrshire-based company, which specialises in connecting customers to over 500 carriers, is lookin…