On March 26, 2024, Deutsche Bahn's divestment process for DB Schenker reached a new milestone with the expiration of the deadline for submitting non-binding bids. The German company has not disclosed the names of the candidates, but an article published by the German daily Handelsblatt on March 27 reports that there are between seven and ten interested parties. Notably, the list includes the Danish multinationals Dsv and Maersk, but expressions of interest from financial investors such as Carlyle Group and the Indian maritime company Bahri are also mentioned. The next step is expected to involve a selection process through the submission of binding offers. Reuters quotes Deutsche Bahn's Chief Financial Officer, Levin Holle, stating that a deal for the logistics company's sale could be concluded in the second half of 2024.
