News / DSV the 'logical buyer' for DB Schenker – it's 'a step too far' for Maersk

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A leading market analyst considers DSV “the logical buyer” of DB Schenker, amid reported interest by some 20 companies which had until 6 February to submit registration documents.

But, he added, acquiring the German logistics and forwarding group would be “a step too far” for  ocean shipping giant Maersk.

The next stage in the DB Schenker sale process is likely to see owner German state railway Deutsche Bahn whittle down the number of potential candidates to five.

“A painfully long sale process is ...