The names of the four final bidders in the race to buy DB Schenker has been revealed by Reuters.
Maersk, DSV, Bahri — the national shipping line of Saudi Arabia — and private equity company CVC (with ADIA and GIC) are now in the final round of the sale process.
Bids are said to be between €14bn ($15.15bn) and €15bn, with the decision expected to be made by parent Deutsche Bahn this year, with the takeover slated for 2025, said MarketScreener.
The July 2024 Ocean Freight Market Update highlights the current trends and developments affecting global shipping, with a specific focus on demand, capacity, rates, and regulatory impacts
Many shipping companies have pulled their vessels from the Suez Canal route as Houthi rebels in Yemen continue to fire at cargo ships. Some exporters are now using the overland rail route between China and Europe, with enquiries doubling since the Red Sea attacks began.
