SEKO Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider and freight forwarder headquartered in Chicago, has announced a strategic partnership with Ridgemont Equity Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm specializing in middle-market investments. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in SEKO's growth trajectory.
Strategic Investment for Future Growth
While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the partnership provides SEKO with additional resources to pursue its expansion strategy, including potential acquisitions, technology platform investments, and continued growth in key global markets. The move comes as SEKO actively implements its next-phase development plan.
James Gagne, SEKO's President and CEO, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership: "This announcement marks a new phase in SEKO's ambitious growth plans. Ridgemont brings highly relevant experience in developing 3PL providers through technology investments, talent acquisition, and strategic business purchases - all central to SEKO's recent growth."
Technology as a Core Differentiator
Brian Bourke, SEKO's Chief Growth Officer, highlighted technology as the company's key competitive advantage, tracing back to its first order management solution in the 1980s. The company plans continued investments in freight forwarding and logistics technology services.
"We're committing to future-proof our entire technology infrastructure," Bourke explained. "This includes enhancing data integration, transparency, visibility, and cybersecurity - all crucial elements as customer expectations evolve."
Focused Expansion Strategy
SEKO's acquisition strategy will remain focused on complementing its core services in e-commerce logistics, white-glove delivery, and value-added freight forwarding solutions. Bourke confirmed the company would prioritize geographic expansion over entering new industry verticals.
The partnership maintains Greenbriar Equity Group LP as a minority investor, creating a powerful alliance to support SEKO's global ambitions. With operations in 40 countries and over 120 offices worldwide, SEKO plans targeted investments in Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America to strengthen its international network.
Founded in 1976, SEKO Logistics has grown into a global leader known for innovative supply chain solutions, serving diverse sectors including healthcare logistics and e-commerce fulfillment. The Ridgemont partnership positions the company for its next chapter of growth in an increasingly competitive logistics landscape.