UK Logistics Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A Leaders outlook - sector trends & strategic priorities

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UK Logistics Mergers & Acquisitions 2026
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Table of Contents

1. Foreword 

2. Executive Summary

UK Logistics Sector M&A Index 

3. Business sentiment

Respondents

The M&A Index and business sentiment

Increased labour costs top table of future challenges

The drive to decarbonise

4. Mergers and acquisitions trends

Consolidation likely to increase

Business investment likely to increase

Productivity challenges

Future intentions

Key M&A drivers

M&A success factors

Financing M&A

Structuring a deal

Selecting external advisors

Post-deal issues

Barriers to M&A activity

Looking ahead

 

Now in it's 6th edition 


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UK Logistics Mergers & Acquisitions Index 2025

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RPG Crouch Chapman and Logistics UK, in conjunction with Analytiqa, are delighted to publish the sixth edition of the UK Logistics Mergers & Acquisition report.

These results draw on the insights of senior executives within logistics companies in the UK to provide a view on expected trends in M&A, including valuations as well as addressing a range of issues currently facing the sector, including business investment, productivity and decarbonisation.

Geopolitical conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine and developments in the Middle East, continue to impact on global supply chains. A fractured trading environment and uncertain tariff landscape creates a heightened perception of risk among companies currently contemplating M&A deals.

Given this it comes as little surprise that the UK Logistics Sector M&A Index has fallen into negative territory this year with M&A activity being driven by defensive rather than speculative or offensive factors.

 

 

 

 

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Extracts from the report...

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About RPG Crouch Chapman

RPG Crouch Chapman (RPGCC) are experts in bespoke, tailored accounting solutions, they have been tailoring their services to meet the demands and needs of companies of all sizes for many years. The focus is always on getting great results for businesses, (and their owners) no matter what industry they’re in, RPGCC aim to get it right.

https://www.rpgcrouchchapman.co.uk

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About Logistics UK

Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

https://www.logistics.org

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