Buske Logistics, a Fourshore Partners Portfolio Company, Acquires Hydra Warehouse and Transportation

Buske Logistics, a portfolio company of Fourshore Partners, has announced the acquisition of Hydra Warehouse and Transportation, a leading provider of essential contract logistics services specializing in the food and beverage industries.

“On behalf of Buske, I’d like to express our deep appreciation to Frank Dodd and the Hydra team for their confidence in Buske to uphold and advance the impressive legacy they have established in our industry,” said Nick Heinz, CEO of Buske.

Buske Logistics, with a 101-year history, is an asset-light contract warehousing company focusing on the food and beverage and automotive sectors.

Hydra Warehouse and Transportation is renowned for its integrated logistics solutions, offering warehousing and transportation services to the bourbon and food processing industries across Kentucky and southern Indiana. Hydra operates five warehouses, totaling nearly 1.5 million square feet, serving several global companies in the bourbon sector.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the Hydra team to expand our geographic reach and continue delivering exceptional service to our shared customer base,” Heinz continued. “The long-standing customer relationships Hydra has built in the distilled spirits and food products industries reflect their dedication to excellence—a value we deeply share. We look forward to continuing and expanding that legacy.”

Frank Dodd, CEO and owner of Hydra, remarked, “It has been an honor to transition Hydra to the Buske team. Their reputation for excellence has been evident throughout this process, and I am excited to see how they will grow the business in the Louisville and Southern Indiana regions.”

The acquisition was managed by Nick Heinz IV, Daena Baker, John Babington, and Jimmy Aho at Buske, and by Pedro Freyre and Milos Milosevic at Fourshore Partners. Legal counsel for the transaction was provided by Akerman LLP.

About Buske Logistics

Buske is a global logistics provider serving customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With the recent acquisition of Hydra, Buske now manages over 7.5 million square feet of warehouse space across more than 35 locations in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit Buske Logistics.

About Fourshore Partners

Fourshore Partners is a Miami-based private equity firm specializing in lower middle market buyouts in the U.S. and the Caribbean. The firm focuses on companies generating between $2 million and $15 million in EBITDA with enterprise values ranging from $10 million to $75 million.

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