DSV Acquires Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for €14.3 Billion

Deal News | Apr 15, 2025 | EIN

DSV Acquires Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for €14.3 Billion

Danish transport powerhouse DSV A/S has successfully met all requirements to finalize its acquisition of DB Schenker, a global freight and logistics division of Deutsche Bahn AG. The completion of the deal is anticipated by April 30, 2025, involving a total investment of €14.3 billion, equivalent to $16.2 billion. DB Schenker boasts an extensive workforce of over 70,000 employees across 130 countries, playing a significant role in the global logistics landscape. Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s primary railway operator, remains wholly state-owned, with its operational headquarters in Berlin. Conversely, DSV, with its comprehensive logistics services, is headquartered in Hedehusen, Denmark. This strategic acquisition is set to expand DSV's footprint in the global logistics industry.

Sectors

  • Transportation and Logistics

Geography

  • Denmark – DSV, the acquiring company, is headquartered in Denmark.
  • Germany – DB Schenker, the target company, is a division of Deutsche Bahn, which is Germany's main railway operator.
  • Europe – The transaction involves major European companies and highlights a significant M&A activity within the European logistics sector.

Industry

  • Transportation and Logistics – The article involves DSV and DB Schenker, both leaders in the global transportation and logistics industry, engaged in freight forwarding and contract logistics services.

Financials

  • €14.3 billion – The total value of the acquisition deal for DB Schenker by DSV.
  • $16.2 billion – The conversion of the deal's value from euros to US dollars.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
DSV A/SAcquirerCompanyDSV is a Danish transportation group offering a wide range of logistics services globally, including air, sea, and rail transportation.
DB SchenkerTarget CompanyCompanyDB Schenker is the logistics division of Deutsche Bahn, providing global freight forwarding and contract logistics services.
Deutsche Bahn AGVendorCompanyDeutsche Bahn is Germany's main railway operator, wholly owned by the German state, with its headquarters in Berlin.