Supply Chain Digital Magazine October 2024 | Page 13

Supply Chain Digital delves into some of the more notable stories we ’ ve covered over the past few weeks
WRITTEN BY : TOM CHAPMAN
DSV TO BUY DB SCHENKER FROM DEUTSCHE BAHN IN US $ 15.8BN DEAL
UK , US AND AUSTRALIA SIGN SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE PACT
DSV has reached an agreement to purchase DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for a sum of € 14.3bn ( US $ 15.8bn ). The deal forms a central part of DSV ’ s ambitious plans to create a global market leader in the transport and logistics sector , with Germany becoming an even more important market to the new organisation .
The UK , US and Australia have agreed a supply chain resilience pact aimed at addressing risks and strengthening strategic cooperation . A newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding includes the establishment of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States Supply Chain Resilience Cooperation Group to cooperate on data sharing and joint action to build resilience in priority supply chains .
FEDEX ’ S AI-POWERED SOLUTION FOR SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY
FedEx has unveiled its cuttingedge solution , FedEx Surround , designed to revolutionise supply chain management by offering businesses unparalleled control and visibility over shipments . Launched in Singapore and Hong Kong SAR , with plans to expand across APAC , the innovation integrates advanced technology into the FedEx network , enhancing tracking and proactive shipment management . supplychaindigital . com 13