Cobalt Wine Logistics LLC Acquires North Coast Logistics Inc., Expanding National and International Wine and Spirits Logistics Solutions

NAPA, Calif., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobalt Wine Logistics LLC ("Cobalt") has acquired North Coast Logistics, Inc. ("NCL"), a strategic move to enhance logistics solutions within the wine and spirits storage and transportation industry.

The acquisition strengthens Cobalt's position in the wine and spirits logistics sector by expanding its domestic transportation capabilities. Based in Napa, CA, Cobalt is a leader in international alcohol logistics, while NCL, headquartered in Petaluma, CA and founded and managed by Tammie and Travis Pisors, has been operating for 25 years in the domestic wine consolidation and distribution space delivering over-the-road services. By combining expertise, the newly integrated organization will offer a seamless, end-to-end over-the-land eastbound and westbound solutions for the wine industry, providing expanded efficiencies for current and future customers.

"NCL's distribution services perfectly complement Cobalt's intermodal logistics portfolio, allowing us to expand further the range of services offered to our clients," said George McGowen, President of Cobalt Wine Logistics. "Since we started collaborating with Tammie and Travis several years ago, we identified the incredible potential of combining our strengths, and I'm excited to work alongside the NCL team to develop innovative new solutions for the industry."

Tammie Pisors, President of North Coast Logistics, Inc., shared similar enthusiasm: "This partnership opens up significant opportunities for our clients, leveraging Cobalt's international capabilities and robust demand planning tools. The synergies between our companies will drive real value for the industry."

With this acquisition, Cobalt's Napa warehouse will serve as the primary storage and sorting facility, offering NCL's clients access to enhanced international logistics, advanced demand planning tools, and expanded service offerings. The deal will provide Cobalt a highly complementary customer base, reinforcing its position as a leading logistics provider for the alcoholic beverage industry across both U.S. coasts.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About Cobalt Wine Logistics LLC
Cobalt provides end-to-end logistics solutions for the wine and spirits industry, including transportation, storage, and national distribution. With a climate-controlled warehouse in Napa, CA, and resources in France, Cobalt offers industry-leading demand planning, consolidation, and distribution services to optimize supply chain efficiency.

For more information, visit www.cobaltnapa.com

About North Coast Logistics Inc.
Originally based in Petaluma, CA, North Coast Logistics, Inc. specializes in the domestic distribution and consolidation of California wines to other U.S. states along with westbound services from the east coast for European wine imports. The company optimizes shipping routes and reduces transportation costs through efficient sorting and distribution, primarily utilizing over-the-road trucking services.

SOURCE Cobalt Wine Logistics LLC