PE Firm Open Road Ventures Acquires Intermodal 3PL Double-Stack Logistics

## PE Firm Open Road Ventures Acquires Intermodal 3PL Double-Stack Logistics Private equity firm Open Road Ventures has completed the acquisition of Double-Stack Logistics, an intermodal third-party logistics provider (3PL), according to FreightWaves. The deal underscores sustained private equity interest in the freight brokerage and intermodal logistics sector, even as the broader freight market continues to navigate a prolonged cycle correction. Double-Stack Logistics specialises in intermodal freight brokerage, a segment that serves as a critical link between ocean shipping, rail networks, and over-the-road trucking. Intermodal 3PLs play an increasingly important role in supply chain efficiency, helping shippers move containerised cargo across multiple transport modes under a single logistics arrangement. While financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the acquisition reflects a broader trend of private equity consolidation within the logistics and freight brokerage space. Investors have continued to target niche operators with established carrier relationships and technology-enabled platforms, viewing them as well-positioned to capture market share as freight volumes recover. The intermodal sector has faced headwinds in recent years, including softened domestic container volumes and pricing pressure, but industry analysts broadly expect a demand rebound as inventory restocking cycles resume and shippers seek cost-effective alternatives to over-the-road trucking. Open Road Ventures has not yet disclosed its strategic plans for Double-Stack, though acquisitions of this nature typically aim to accelerate growth through capital investment, technology upgrades, and potential bolt-on acquisitions to expand geographic reach or service capabilities. The deal is the latest in a series of consolidation moves reshaping the intermodal logistics landscape, as larger platforms seek to build scale and improve margins in a competitive brokerage environment. *Source: FreightWaves*