MNX Global Logistics

The story of MNX Global Logistics begins in 1983 in Los Angeles, under the name Midnight Express. The company initially focused on providing expedited services for the demanding entertainment and media industries. The business carved out a niche in time-critical logistics, handling shipments where every second counts. This expertise led them to expand into other high-stakes sectors, including life sciences, aviation, and medical devices. The company rebranded from Midnight Express to MNX Global Logistics, reflecting its growing international presence and its critical role in shipping items like organs for transplant, radiopharmaceuticals, and vital aircraft parts. MNX's journey involved significant changes in ownership, highlighting its value in the logistics space. It was acquired by private equity firm The Riverside Company, then by Audax Private Equity in 2018. In 2021, another private equity firm, Quad-C Management, took ownership, aiming to accelerate the company's growth. This series of acquisitions culminated in a major event in November 2023, when logistics giant UPS acquired MNX. This final acquisition integrated MNX's specialized, time-sensitive services into UPS's massive global network, particularly strengthening its UPS Healthcare division.