Mullen Group to Acquire Willson International as Pearl River Trade Forum Concludes
The logistics firm said the deal will close in Q4, and the trade forum highlighted cross‑border opportunities at the 140th Canton Fair.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Mullen Group Ltd. disclosed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Willson International Limited, a customs brokerage and trade‑compliance provider operating in Canada and the United States. The announcement came on Oct. 19, 2026, the same day the Pearl River International Trade Forum, held alongside the 140th Canton Fair, reported a successful conclusion.
What happened
The acquisition agreement was signed in Okotoks, Alberta, and will see Mullen Group, one of North America’s largest logistics providers, take ownership of Willson International and its related entities. The transaction is slated to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The Pearl River International Trade Forum, organized as part of the Canton Fair, concluded on Oct. 19, 2026, with participants from China and abroad discussing trade‑policy, logistics, and market access.
What the reports add
Financial Post’s GlobeNewswire release described Willson International as a “leading provider of customs brokerage and trade compliance services in Canada and the United States” and noted that the company was founded more than 100 years ago and employs over 330 staff, most of whom are customs‑certified professionals.
The same outlet’s release on the trade forum specified that the event was held on Oct. 16 at the Canton Fair Convention Center, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the Canton Fair and under the theme “Building Mutual Trust and Joining Forces for Shared Success.”
What was said
Mullen Group Ltd. (“Mullen Group”, “We”, “Our” or the “Corporation”), one of North America’s largest logistics providers, is pleased to announce that it has entered into definitive share purchase agreements to acquire Willson International Limited and its related entities (collectively, “Willson”), a leading provider of customs brokerage and trade compliance services in Canada and the United States. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
The forum’s announcement read: “Building Mutual Trust and Joining Forces for Shared Success.”
How it came about
Mullen Group’s expansion strategy has focused on broadening its logistics footprint across North America. The acquisition follows a period of heightened trade activity in the region, including the Uttar Pradesh Trade Show that recorded over 4,400 MoUs worth roughly ₹6,500 crore (Felo coverage). The Pearl River International Trade Forum, occurring concurrently with the Canton Fair, underscores the continued emphasis on cross‑border trade facilitation, a theme that aligns with Mullen Group’s move to integrate customs‑brokerage capabilities.
Key facts
- Mullen Group Ltd. signed definitive share purchase agreements to acquire Willson International Limited. (financialpost.com)
- The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. (financialpost.com)
- Willson International provides customs brokerage and trade‑compliance services in Canada and the United States. (financialpost.com)
- The Pearl River International Trade Forum was held successfully on Oct. 19, 2026, alongside the 140th Canton Fair. (financialpost.com)
