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Sam Reeves

Troubled Deutsche Bahn Sells Logistics Unit To Danish Group

Deutsche Bahn hopes the sale of its logistics unit will help it pay off its debts (Credit: AFP)

Troubled German rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced Friday the sale of its logistics unit Schenker to Danish group DSV for 14.3 billion euros ($15.8 billion) to create a freight-forwarding giant.

The state-owned German group, which has faced mounting criticism due to creaking infrastructure and poor punctuality, said the deal would provide fresh investments into Europe's biggest economy and help pay down its monster debts.

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