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Global competence in logistics

DB Schenker combines all transport and logistic activities of Deutsche Bahn employing over 88,000 staff spread across about 2,000 locations in about 130 countries. With turnover of some 18 billion Euros, we are a leading company – both in Europe and worldwide.

DB Schenker is one of the leading globally integrated logistics service providers and has a leading goods transport rail network at its disposal. DB Schenker stands apart with its dense network of locations in the world’s most important economic regions, in air and ocean transport, in European land transport, in contract logistics as well as in supply chain management. With this very special combination, we can provide quick and efficient solutions for the most varying of client requirements both with regard to trade and industry.

International markets grow together and outsourcing of complete service packages gains ground. As a result of such trends, not only does the requirement for transport increase, but also the demands placed upon partners. The liberalisation of European rail goods transport market has led to a rapid comeback, especially for transport providers.

DB Schenker is for many companies a strong partner*:

  • No. 1 in Europe in rail freight
  • No. 1 in Europe in combined transport
  • No. 1 in Europe in land transportation
  • No. 2 worldwide in air freight
  • No. 3 worldwide in ocean freight
  • No. 6 in global contract logistics

*Source: Business Report 2007 and Market Ranking US Heavyweight "The Colography Group“