(ANSA-AFP) - FRANKFURT AM MAIN, SEP 13 - Troubled German rail
operator Deutsche Bahn announced Friday the sale of its
logistics unit Schenker to Danish group DSV for 14.3 billion
euros ($15.8 billion) to create a freight-forwarding giant. The
state-owned German group, which has faced mounting criticism due
to creaking infrastructure and poor punctuality, said the deal
would provide fresh investments into Europe's biggest economy
and help pay down its monster debts. "With the acquisition we
bring together two strong companies, creating a world-leading
transport and logistics powerhouse that will benefit our
employees, customers and shareholders," DSV chief executive Jens
Lund said in a statement. The new entity will aim to compete
with other heavyweights in the sector, like DHL, UPS and Fedex.
(ANSA-AFP).
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