News / Record profits bring future of DB Schenker into sharp relief

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Record profits at DB Schenker have brought the debate over the future of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) logistics arm into sharp relief again: spin-off, sale, or re-evaluated as a strategic asset within the German state railway utility group ?

At a press conference today, as Deutsche Bahn presented its 2021 annual results, Levin Holle, board member for finance and logistics, gave little away.

“DB Schenker was extremely successful once again. In uncertain times, Schenker kept its customers’ supply chains stable around the globe. ...