Milestones
2026
Celebrating DSV's 50th anniversary.
2025
DSV acquires Schenker from Deutsche Bahn in the largest transaction in the company's history. With the acquisition, DSV doubles its size and significantly enhances its global network, expertise and competitive edge across all three division, thereby creating a global transport and logistics powerhouse.
2024
Jens H. Lund is appointed CEO.
2021
DSV acquires Agility's Global Integrated Logistics business (GIL), a leading global transport and logistics provider with a strong footprint in emerging markets and with a broad span of strong offerings within logistics. With this addition to the organisation, DSV becomes a global top-three player within transport and logistics
2019
DSV joins forces with Panalpina Welttransport, a global provider of transport and logistics services, becoming the world's fourth largest freight forwarding company. Thomas Plenborg is appointed Chairman of the Board of directors.
2016
DSV acquires UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain services and logistics company, strengthening the company's presence in the US and Africa.
2013
Acquisitions are still an important part of DSV's growth strategy. Seatainers Group A/S based in Denmark, SBS Worldwide Holdings Ltd from the UK, Airmar Cargo in Colombia and the Scandinavian based Ontime Logistics AS have been added to the DSV network.
2012
DSV acquires Swift Freight Group of Companies that have 36 offices spread across 15 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. DSV expands its footprint in Latin America by establishing own offices in Brazil and acquiring the remaining 60% of the shares in DSV-GL Latin America S.A. from its joint venture partner.
2009
DSV and LOS INKAS Group of Companies enter into a joint venture under the name DSV-GL to strengthen their network in Latin America. Jens Bjørn Andersen is appointed Group CEO and the previous CEO Kurt K. Larsen takes over as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
2008
DSV acquires ABX LOGISTICS and strengthens its global network. DSV acquires Roadferry Ltd., UK. DSV divests its 50% stake in Tollpost Globe AS, Norway.
2007
DFDS Transport changes its name to DSV.
2006
DSV acquires Koninklijke Frans Maas Groep N.V., thereby becoming the third largest transport company with its own Road activities in all of Europe.
2005
Leif Tullberg steps down as Group CEO, with Kurt K. Larsen succeeding him in the role. DSV acquires J.H. Bachmann GmbH to strengthen the Air & Sea Division.
2004
DSV divests DSV Miljø A/S (Environment Division) to focus more on the transport and logistics parts of the DSV Group. DSV buys back the remaining 50% of the Logistics Division from TNT.
2003
DSV, De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af 13-7 1976 A/S changes its name to DSV A/S
2002
DSV enters into a 50/50 joint venture with TNT regarding DFDS Transport Logistics A/S.
2000
DSV acquires DFDS Dan Transport Group A/S. The transport and logistics activities of DSV are quadrupled.
1997
DSV acquires Samson Transport Co. A/S, thereby tripling the transport and logistics activities of the Group.
1989
DSV acquires the export companies Borup Autotransport A/S and Hammerbo A/S-Bech.
1987
DSV is listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, Denmark.
1976
DSV, De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af 13-7 1976 A/S, is founded by nine independent Danish trucking companies and business developer Leif Tullberg.