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Logistics M&A Begins 2026 with Fleet Expansion and AI Integration

· Source: ti-insight.com

In short

January 2026 saw sustained global logistics M&A activity across North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania, with transactions ranging from large-scale dedicated fleet acquisitions to minority investments in autonomous vehicle technology and AI-driven supply chain platforms. Key themes included consolidation of asset-based trucking platforms, expansion of final-mile and parcel density, deeper integration of AI-driven orchestration into supply chain execution, and selective minority investments in critical infrastructure and autonomous technologies.

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