Comment / From trash to transport – the curious case of Rhenus Logistics

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At first glance, the Rethmann Group’s journey from garbage trucks to global logistics might look like one of Germany’s hidden success stories – a family business that transformed itself from a regional waste collector into a multi-billion-euro empire operating across continents.

Few outside the industry realise just how far the tentacles of this empire reach – from waste management and water utilities to logistics, rail, and recycling. Yet beneath the glossy surface of diversification lies a curious question: what exactly is ...