Logistics

Vincent Clerc sees both positives and negatives of DB Schenker

Maersk’s logistics strategy is hit by ”several challenges”, Vincent Clerc tells Die Zeit as the group explores whether an acquisition of DB Schenker fits with the business.
"We definitely have more challenges and it's going to take a while. But we want to lead the way and be where our customers need us in three or five years," says CEO Vincent Clerc about Maersk's logistics strategy. | Photo: Denis Balibouse/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
"We definitely have more challenges and it's going to take a while. But we want to lead the way and be where our customers need us in three or five years," says CEO Vincent Clerc about Maersk's logistics strategy. | Photo: Denis Balibouse/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
by JENS THOMSEN

German logistics major DB Schenker – put up for sale by owner Deutsche Bahn (DB) – is a mixed business with both ”very interesting” and ”somewhat difficult” elements, says Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc.

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