Comment / The US Line: DSV template – building world leadership from humble origins

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When DSV wraps up its €14bn purchase of Schenker, it will become the world’s largest freight forwarder. But, for the uninitiated, where did it all begin and when, and how… for this near-$50bn-market-cap behemoth?

Why it matters

About 50 years ago, DSV were a “Mom and Pop” Danish domestic niche, niche, niche haulier. Fast forward to these days, and there aren’t any such (domestic or international) players out there boasting a long-term vision to become the next world leaders.

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