Inbound Logistics | December 2025

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> M&A

> SEALED DEALS

• Switzerland’s ESPAS , a non-prot foundation for labor integration that manages ecommerce fulllment for various web shops, and Germany’s Steinehelden , a non-prot company that operates an online shop for LEGO products, are using Descartes’ ecommerce WMS to optimize ecommerce fulllment processes, reduce error rates and increase customer satisfaction. • PDPAOLA entered a strategic partnership with Bleckmann , focused on supporting the jewelry brand’s expansion in the UK market through Bleckmann’s specialized logistics facility in Swindon, UK.

Two Lufthansa Cargo subsidiaries— CB Customs Broker and heyworld — will merge into a single company eective January 2026. The goal of the merger is to

unite complementary capabilities and create a unique one-stop oering for cross-border logistics solutions at parcel level. Sogedim SpA and LEMAN acquired Raben’s Air & Sea operations in Italy, Germany, and Poland. All existing road cooperation and commercial partnerships continue unchanged. Global data and technology company DTN acquired controlling interest in Tandem Concepts , an AI-powered back-end integration platform that enables seamless communication across carrier and terminal operations. JAS acquired Pentagon Freight Services , a UK provider of freight forwarding, project logistics, and ship’s agency services.

• Woojer , an immersive haptic audio technology company, partnered with Texas Logistic & Fulllment Services . Under the partnership, Texas Logistic & Fulllment Services

will manage quality control, software updates, storage, and nationwide distribution of Woojer’s high-delity haptic products for major retail partners.

• Craft beer brand Stone Brewing is leveraging Flock Freight’s Shared Truckload model, and has achieved 99% on-time pickups and 97%+ on-time deliveries, while cutting costs and reducing emissions.

> MILESTONES

CN marked the 30th anniversary of its Nov. 17, 1995, IPO— which was the largest in Canadian history, raising C$2.25 billion— by having its senior

• vivo Mobile Communication Co. , a smartphone manufacturer and global technology brand, awarded Jayud Global Logistics an annual contract to handle its overseas airfreight operations. • Essendant partnered with Hub Group to implement its Managed Delivery model, which leverages Hub Group's truckload and LTL network, and

executives ring the Opening and Closing Bells at the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges. This privatization helped transform the formerly oldest and largest Crown Corporation in Canada into a transportation leader and trade enabler. Transportation, logistics, and specialized moving services company McCollister’s celebrates its 80th anniversary. Evolving from a small, local household mover, the company transformed into a high-value specialty carrier known for its customized solutions and service.

nationwide nal- mile facilities to

support warehouse deliveries within 48 hours across nearly all major markets.

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