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DSV clears regulatory hurdles for $16.2 billion Schenker deal
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 15, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
Quick Summary
DSV has cleared regulatory hurdles for its $16.2 billion acquisition of Schenker, making it the largest freight forwarder globally.
DSV Finalizes $16.2 Billion Schenker Acquisition Deal
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's DSV said on Tuesday it had fulfilled all closing conditions, including getting the necessary regulatory approvals, for its 14.3 billion euro ($16.2 billion) acquisition of German rival Schenker.
DSV expects to complete the transaction on April 30, it said in a statement.
The Danish company announced the deal to buy the logistics arm of German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn in September last year. It will create the world's biggest freight forwarder.
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(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen; Editing by Jamie Freed)
Key Takeaways
- •DSV has secured regulatory approvals for the Schenker acquisition.
- •The deal is valued at $16.2 billion.
- •Completion of the transaction is expected by April 30.
- •DSV will become the world's largest freight forwarder.
- •The acquisition involves the logistics arm of Deutsche Bahn.
Frequently Asked Questions about DSV clears regulatory hurdles for $16.2 billion Schenker deal
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is DSV's acquisition of Schenker for $16.2 billion, making it the largest freight forwarder.
2What approvals were needed?
DSV needed regulatory approvals to finalize the Schenker acquisition.
3When is the transaction expected to complete?
The transaction is expected to complete by April 30.
