Global specialist advises freight forwarding businesses on acquisitions, sales and strategic growth opportunities
Craig Headford, founder of Freight Mergers, has been specialising in the sale and acquisition of freight forwarding companies for the past 15 years, establishing Freight Mergers as a specialist advisor to the global freight forwarding industry.
With extensive experience across the international freight and logistics sector, Craig Headford and the Freight Mergers team currently represent 22 freight forwarding businesses and growth opportunities globally, connecting business owners and strategic and financial buyers across international markets.
Freight Mergers specialises exclusively in freight forwarding M&A, providing expertise to both sellside and buyside mandates. The firm works with freight forwarding company owners looking to achieve a successful exit, as well as buyers seeking acquisition opportunities and strategic expansion within the global freight industry.
A Specialist Team Built Around the Freight Industry
Freight Mergers has developed a dedicated team of eight professionals, comprising:
- 4 M&A Advisors specialising in freight forwarding transactions
- 3 specialist recruiters supporting the firm’s industry network and talent requirements
- 1 full-time Graphic Designer & Digital Marketing Expert supporting the firm’s marketing, communications and presentation of growth opportunities
This combination of M&A expertise, recruitment capability and dedicated marketing resources enables Freight Mergers to provide a specialist service tailored specifically to the freight forwarding sector.
Global Freight Forwarding M&A
Over 15 years, Craig Headford has developed an extensive network across the international freight forwarding community, giving Freight Mergers access to business owners, investors and potential acquirers across global markets.
Whether a freight forwarding business is considering a full or partial sale, acquisition, management buyout, strategic merger or international expansion, Freight Mergers can provide specialist guidance throughout the M&A process.
“M&A for the global freight industry.”
Explore Current Opportunities
Freight forwarding businesses, investors and strategic acquirers can view Freight Mergers’ latest portfolio of global growth opportunities by visiting:
Source: FREIGHT MERGERS


