January 2026 Acquisitions

Global Logistics M&A Recap in Partnership with Ti Insight

North America accounted for the largest number of acquisitions (by target location), representing 56.5% of all acquisitions recorded, with 13 transactions. Europe was the second most active region, accounting for 26.1% of acquisitions with six transactions, followed by Asia at 13.0%. The United States was the most active individual country in terms of acquisitions, accounting for 13 deals, or 56.5% of the total. In terms of target industry sectors, Transportation was the most common target, accounting for 34.8% of acquisitions. Logistics followed as the second most active sector, representing 17.4% of acquisitions, while Software and Last Mile each accounted for 13.0% of total deal activity.

"…At the same time, healthcare delivery models are undergoing a fundamental transformation.  Accelerating telehealth adoption, the expansion of specialty pharmacies, and the rise of at-home infusion therapies are shifting care from institutional environments into residential settings.…" - Chris Casteleyn, Managing Director at Logisyn Advisors

"… Structural tailwinds including outsourcing, e-commerce, near-shoring, and inventory localizations support steady, above-GDP growth, particularly in automation-intensive warehouses, temperature-controlled logistics, and value-added services..." - Peter Reed, Managing Director: Europe at Logisyn Advisors 

"...The acquisition of Shipwire strengthens Stord’s strategy of building a global, technology-enabled fulfillment platform rather than a purely domestic 3pl. Shipwire extends Stord’s fulfillment footprint across the US, Europe, and the UK, improving delivery speed and enabling more credible cross-border and omnichannel propositions for customers..." - Paul Chapman, Senior Editor at Ti