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Scan Global Logistics Moves to Acquire Portland-Based OIA Global
By MGN Editorial•October 29, 2026 at 06:00 AM
Denmark-headquartered Scan Global Logistics has agreed to acquire OIA Global, a Portland, Oregon-based freight and logistics provider, in a deal that signals continued consolidation across the global freight forwarding sector.
## Scan Global Logistics to Acquire OIA Global in Latest Freight Forwarding Consolidation Move
Scan Global Logistics has entered into an agreement to acquire OIA Global, a freight management and logistics company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, according to FreightWaves. The transaction represents the latest in a series of strategic acquisitions reshaping the competitive landscape of the global freight forwarding industry.
OIA Global has established itself as a significant player in supply chain management, offering services that span freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and logistics solutions across multiple trade lanes. The company's Pacific Northwest base gives it a strategic foothold in key North American gateway markets, particularly those tied to trans-Pacific trade flows — a factor likely to appeal to Scan Global Logistics as it looks to deepen its presence in the United States.
Copenhagen-based Scan Global Logistics has pursued an aggressive growth strategy in recent years, expanding its global network through targeted acquisitions. Adding OIA Global's capabilities and customer base would further strengthen its position in the North American market and enhance its end-to-end service offering for shippers operating across international supply chains.
The deal reflects broader trends in the freight forwarding sector, where mid-sized and regional operators are increasingly being absorbed by larger, internationally focused platforms seeking scale, geographic reach, and diversified service portfolios. As shippers demand more integrated logistics solutions, consolidation among forwarders is expected to continue.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Further details regarding the timeline for completion and any regulatory approvals required are anticipated as the deal progresses.
*Source: FreightWaves*
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