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Scan Global Logistics agrees largest deal with OIA Global purchase

The Danish forwarder adds a US$780m-revenue US business and says the combination will rank among the world's top 20 forwarders.

M&A News deals deskTransport / Freight forwarding · United States, Americas28 Oct 2026

Copenhagen-based Scan Global Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire OIA Global, a logistics provider headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company said on 28 October 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Why Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is buying OIA Global

SGL said the acquisition would strengthen its position in the United States and other key markets and broaden its offer beyond traditional freight forwarding into customs brokerage, contract and project logistics, 4PL, packaging design and materials management.

“As our largest investment to date, it will place us among the world's top 20 freight forwarders”Allan Melgaard, Global CEO, Scan Global Logistics

Deal terms and financing

The companies did not disclose the price. They will operate independently until closing.

Regulatory approvals and timing

The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.

Market context

OIA Global was founded in 1988. SGL has more than 5,100 employees and over 200 offices on six continents.

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