Comment / DB Schenker: will flag-waving affect the sale?

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By Alex Lennane

31/01/2023

There has been much speculation – including here at Loadstar Premium – on the possible outcome of the sale of DB Schenker. I’ll leave others to comment on the ins and outs of its financials; on the pros and cons of it merging with Mærsk, or DSV, or even CH Robinson – or whoever is the flavour of the month.

Because all that chat seems to be unshackled from the reality of the situation. Which is that increasingly, national pride, or ...

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