DB Schenker News Updates

Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100

DSV Secures $5.4 Billion in Bonds for DB Schenker Deal

The Danish transport company sold a six-part bond deal with maturities ranging from two to 10 years, according to a person familiar with the matter.

October 30, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

DSV to Kick Off Bond Sale Early to Finance DB Schenker Deal

Danish transport company DSV will start a large bond sale as soon as this year to help pay for its $15.4 billion takeover of DB Schenker ahead of an expected completion in 2025.

October 23, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

DSV Starts $5.5 Billion Share Sale for DB Schenker Takeover

DSV received commitments from investors for more than half of a $5.5 billion sale of new shares as the Danish freight-forwarding company finances its takeover of DB Schenker.

October 3, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Deutsche Bahn Approves Logistics Unit Sale to DSV

DSV won approval to buy Deutsche Bahns logistics unit for $15.8 billion, overcoming resistance from German labor unions and late attempts by a rival bidder to derail the deal.

October 3, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

DB Schenker Sale Faces Decisive Vote

Deutsche Bahn AGs planned 4.3 billion-euro ($15.8 billion) sale of its logistics arm is facing a decisive vote Oct. 2.

October 2, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

CVCs Last-Attempt DB Schenker Bids Called Inferior

Deutsche Bahn said bids submitted by private equity fund CVC Capital Partners remain inferior to the winners offer, the latest twist in the $16 billion battle for its logistics unit.

September 30, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

CVC Willing to Bump DB Schenker Bid After Losing to DSV

CVC Capital Partners signaled its willing to increase its 14 billion-euro ($15.6 billion) offer for Deutsche Bahn AGs logistics unit after losing the bidding to Danish company DSV A/S.

September 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

PepsiCo, Maersk, Others Team Up on Electric Truck Pilot

A high-powered coalition is spearheading efforts to electrify the Interstate 10 trucking corridor.

September 17, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

DSV Buys DB Schenker for $15.9B, Creating Logistics Giant

DSV, founded by 10 Danish truckers in the 1970s, has grown through a string of acquisitions in the fragmented transport industry, including buying targets that were larger than itself.

September 13, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

DSV Reported to Be in Advanced Talks to Buy DB Schenker

DSV A/S is in advanced talks to acquire Deutsche Bahn AGs logistics unit DB Schenker in a $15.4 billion deal, people with knowledge of the matter said.

September 11, 2024