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Private Equity Firms investing in

Transportation & Logistics

Private equity investment in transportation and logistics is fueled by e-commerce growth, supply chain reshoring, and the increasing complexity of moving goods across domestic and global networks. This sector includes PE-backed companies in third-party logistics (3PL), freight brokerage, trucking and last-mile delivery, warehousing and fulfillment, cold chain logistics, fleet services, and aviation and marine services. A key driver for investors is the shift toward asset-light, technology-enabled logistics models that offer scalable growth and attractive margins. The fragmented carrier and logistics provider landscape creates significant consolidation opportunities, as private equity firms integrate regional operators into national platforms with denser networks, broader service offerings, and stronger customer relationships.

Private Equity M&A Activity & Investment Trends

Acquisitions & Exits

Add-on Investments

Top States by Investment Volume

TX 65
CA 59
NY 33
FL 33
IL 32
GA 20

Top Private Equity Acquirers

Private Equity Firm # of Portfolio Companies in Transportation & Logistics
Insight Partners 23
KKR & Co. 12
H.I.G. Capital 9

The statistics presented are based on portfolio companies associated with 48,49 NAICS codes.

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