In 2025, the Smart Logistics sector witnessed one megadeal as US-based AI-driven supply chain software specialist e2open was purchased for $2.1B in May by Australian logistics behemoth WiseTech Global, boosting its product suite and addressable market.

AI-driven fleet compliance platform FleetDrive 360 was bought by weigh station bypass and toll payment solutions provider PrePass to create a single, unified service that automates driver and regulatory compliance.

Industrial tech firm Matthews sold its warehouse automation business for $230M at 3.2 times revenue to advanced automation company Duravant, adding warehouse execution and control solutions to its materials handling portfolio.

Kamtar, an Ivorian company specializing in road freight transport, was wrapped up by Pan-African logistics startup Logidoo to strengthen its operational capacities on the corridors linking Morocco to the Ivory Coast.

AI route optimization and last-mile orchestration specialist Locus was acquired by home goods retailer IKEA through its franchisee Ingka Group to enhance speed and tracking across its global supply chain using AI.