Comment / Supply chain radar: Panalpina top brass tries a masterstroke to challenge the FF industry majors

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The multi-faceted corporate story of Panalpina (PAN) – which is currently both a takeover target by DSV as well as a possible industry consolidator if a deal with Agility is agreed – came across as a success story today, well before the dance started at 11.01 CET in the boardroom, where the executive management met the press.

The shares had already surged 4% before skilled journalists had the opportunity to grill top executives on many topics, spanning air and ocean freight ...