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DB SCHENKER

DB Schenker as a whole comprises both the DB Schenker Rail and DB Schenker Logistics Business Units . The company has around 2,000 locations worldwide and the logistics branch has a presence in 140 countries with over 64,000 staff . It grossed $ 16,746bn as of April 2017 .

NIPPON EXPRESS

Grossing $ 16,976bn last year , Nippon Express describes itself as a ‘ logistics consultant ’ which aims to provide ‘ one-stop business solutions ’ by integrating transport across air , land and sea . Though established in 1937 , the original company which forms its basis has been around since 1872 . It currently employees 32,094 people and while its head office is in Tokyo , it has locations in 262 cities across the globe .
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