DB Schenker Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: DB Schenker

• Mission: To offer value-added services that keep you competitive and your supply chain lean. DB Schenker is committed to integrated logistics and global trade, serving numerous key industries with innovative and sustainable solutions.

• Founded: 1872 by Gottfried Schenker

• Headquarters: No information is available.

• Number of Employees: More than 72,700 worldwide.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Key People:

• Jochen Thewes: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Christian Drenthen: Member of the Board of Management for Land Transport

• Christa Koenen: Member of the Board of Management (CIO/CDO)

• Thorsten Meincke: Member of the Board of Management for Air and Ocean Freight

• Jakob Wegge-Larsen: Member of the Board of Management (CFO)

• Niklas Wilmking: Member of the Board of Management for Contract Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Stephanie Wulf: Member of the Board of Management for People and Organization

• Known For: DB Schenker is known for its extensive global logistics and transportation solutions, offering integrated services across land, air, and ocean freight, along with contract logistics.

Products

• Land Transport: Provides extensive network coverage across Europe through road and rail, focusing on efficiency and reliability in supply chain management.

• Air Freight: Offers global air freight solutions with strategic partnerships to ensure capacity and reliability.

• Ocean Freight: Provides ocean freight services with consistent visibility down to the container level, supported by AI-driven planning tools.

• Contract Logistics: Services include warehousing and supply chain management with a focus on digital innovation and process excellence.

Recent Developments

• New Warehouse in the Netherlands: DB Schenker announced the launch of a 12,000 square meter warehouse tailored for the semiconductor industry in the Netherlands, scheduled to open in Fall 2025. This facility will strengthen the European semiconductor ecosystem.

• Innovative Business Solutions: Recent initiatives include the Ocean Bridge, an AI-based augmented supply chain monitoring solution introduced to enhance planning certainty in ocean freight.

• Corporate Changes: The supervisory board of Deutsche Bahn AG approved the sale of DB Schenker to DSV, signifying a strategic shift for the group.

• Sustainability Efforts: Collaborates with Microsoft Cloud Logistics on low-carbon intercontinental transportation, and introduced Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Sustainable Marine Fuel options.

• Awards and Recognition: Received the Supplier Excellence Award from Texas Instruments for outstanding performance in semiconductor logistics.

Summary

DB Schenker continues to innovate and expand its logistics solutions, focusing on sustainability and digitalization. The company is growing its footprint in key sectors such as semiconductors and renewable energy projects, while also enhancing service capabilities through technology-driven initiatives. Its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing logistical efficiency positions it as a leader in sustainable logistics.