US EditionDSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker, Creating Logistics Giant
- On April 30, 2025, DSV finalized its all-cash purchase of Schenker from Deutsche Bahn, forming a leading global logistics company united under the DSV brand.
- The transaction, valued at approximately 106.7 billion DKK, was finalized after meeting all conditions and followed its announcement in September 2024.
- The merger doubles DSV's size, giving it about 160,000 employees, presence in over 90 countries, and a combined pro-forma revenue near 310 billion DKK.
- Jens H. Lund, CEO of DSV, stated that completing this acquisition marks a significant milestone, positioning the company as a leading force in worldwide transport and logistics amid heightened attention on global supply chain issues.
- The integration will prioritize service continuity and aims for annual synergies of 9 billion DKK by 2028, supporting future sustainable growth despite global trade uncertainties.
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DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker, Creating Logistics Giant
Effective Wednesday, logistics giants DSV and Schenker have merged into one company under the DSV banner. The megamerger reinforces DSV's position as a leader in global logistics, with 160,000 employees and about $46 billion in annual revenue. "With this acquisition, we have become a world-leading player in global transport and logistics, at a time when global supply chains are in focus more than ever before," said DSV CEO Jens H. Lund. "By com…
Deutsche Bahn has completed the sale of its logistics subsidiary Schenker to the Danish company DSV.
When Deutsche Bahn presents its balance sheet, its subsidiary Schenker often improves the figures. In the future, this will no longer work out: The Group is selling to a Danish logistics group, and jobs in Germany will probably be cancelled.
Formerly as planned, Deutsche Bahn has got rid of its logistics subsidiary Schenker. The acquisition flushes billions into the cash registers – and has thousands of employees anxious for their future at the new Danish owner DSV.
A Danish group takes over the logistics subsidiary DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for a lot of money. The billions are now to be spent on the reduction of the Federal Group's debt.The sale of the former railway subsidiary DB Schenker to the Danish logistics company DSV has been completed. This was announced by buyers and sellers in the morning. With a company value of 14.3 billion euros, it is "the largest transaction in the history of Deutsche …
Major transport company acquires Schenker for over $25 billion
Image: 1take1shot/stock.adobe.comGlobal logistics company Schenker has officially been acquired by Danish logistics powerhouse DSV, marking the largest transaction in DSV’s history. The acquisition, valued at approximately DKK 106.7 billion (approx. AUD 25.06 billion), will see DSV double its size and establish the foundation for future sustainable growth. The combined company will have a revenue of approximately DKK 310 billion (approx. AUD 72.…
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