DSV

Hedehusene, Denmark Founded: 1976 • Age: 50 yrs Listed Acquired By RVM Fortune MNC 500 · #273
Global provider of transport and logistics services

About DSV

DSV is a publicly listed company based in Hedehusene (Denmark) founded in 1976, and was acquired by RVM in May 2022. Global provider of transport and logistics services. The company has 73,340 employees. DSV has completed 8 acquisitions, including DB Schenker, Globeflight and Panalpina Group. DSV was last valued at $57.1 billion in August 2021. Its chief executive, as recorded, is Jens H Lund. Its website dsv.com draws about 1.2 million monthly visits. Its Indian entity Dsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited reported revenue of β‚Ή128 Cr. DSV offers products and services including Air Freight, Sea Freight, and Road Freight. Its focus areas include Transportation and Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Multi Modal and Warehousing.

Company details

DSV is a Danish transport and logistics company offering transport services worldwide by road, air, sea, and train. The company is structured in three divisions, DSV Road, DSV Air Sea and DSV Solutions. Its main activities lie within the European road transport (trucking) network and its air and sea freight forwarding business. The group also has a growing pan-European contract logistics business. DSV does not own any ships or airplanes and only a relatively small number of trucks and trailers. In 2014 DSV reported a turnover of Euro 6,517M and EBITA of Euro 352M. DSV has made 38 acquisitions - Samson Transport (1997), DFDS Dan Transport Group (2000), ABX Logistics (fr) (2008) are some of the important ones. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of 30.12B and a net profit of 2.3B.

DSV is ranked #273 on the Fortune MNC 500 India (2026).

Recognitions & Rankings of DSV

Fortune MNC 500 India 2026 edition
Rank#273
Total income
₹2,384 Cr
Profit
₹193 Cr
Last year #260
  • Headquarters Hedehusene, Denmark
  • Employees 73,340
  • Stage Acquired
  • Sectors
    Transportation, Automotive & Logistics
  • Website category Business and Consumer Services · Shipping and Logistics
  • Website dsv.com
  • Social LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube
  • Acquired by RVM (May 2022)
  • Legal Name Dsv A/S
Key Metrics
  • Indian entity revenue
    ₹128 Cr

    FY 2025 · 0% YoY

  • Indian entity net profit
    ₹5.61 Cr

    FY 2025 · 4% margin

  • Indian entity EBITDA
    ₹8.00 Cr

    FY 2025 · 6% margin

  • Latest Funding Round
    $327.88K (USD), Grant

    Apr 2023

  • Investors
    RVM

    & 1 more

  • Employee Count
    73,340
  • Investments & Acquisitions
  • Acquired by
    RVM

    (May 2022)

Products & Services of DSV

DSV offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including Air Freight, Sea Freight, and Road Freight.

Air Freight
Freight Services

Transports goods via air for efficient global delivery.

Sea Freight
Freight Services

Handles ocean shipping for cost-effective international transport.

Road Freight
Freight Services

Manages land-based transport for regional and domestic shipments.

Apps and channels of DSV

its YouTube channel DSV - Global Transport and Logistics has 167 subscribers and 30 videos.

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
YouTube 167 subscribers 30 videos Nonprofits & Activism
Open channel

Videos from DSV

The most watched videos on DSV's YouTube channel, DSV - Global Transport and Logistics (167 subscribers). Click a video to play it here.

Winning As One - Welcome video
5.2K views
DSV Temperature Controlled Aircraft Solution: A Game-Changer for Cold Chain Logistics
855 views
Why DSV? See why we are your transport and logistics partner of choice | Canada - 2025
640 views
Cloud Computing
570 views

More on DSV - Global Transport and Logistics.

Funding Insights of DSV

  • Total Rounds 10
  • Last Round Grant β€” $327,883
  • First Round $147.99M

    (Nov 2000)

  • Investors Count 1

All 10 funding rounds of DSV with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.

DateAmountTransaction NameValuationLead InvestorsInvestors
Apr 2023$327,883Grant––
Aug 2021$3.81BPost-IPO$57.1B–
–
Aug 2019$5.3BPost-IPO$23.02B–
–
Nov 2015$685.03MPost-IPO$‒‒‒‒‒–
–
May 2009$196.7MPost-IPO$‒‒‒‒‒–
–
Mar 2006$289,778Post-IPO$‒‒‒‒‒–
–
Aug 2005$524,582Post-IPO$‒‒‒‒‒–
–
Jan 2005$68.9MPost-IPO$‒‒‒‒‒–
–
Feb 2004$12.44MPost-IPO$‒‒‒‒‒–
–
Nov 2000$147.99MPost-IPO$‒‒‒‒‒–
–
Valuation history
DateValuationStage
Aug 2021$57.1Bβ€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
Aug 2019$23.02Bβ€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
Nov 2015$β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
May 2009$β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
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Feb 2004$β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
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Last known valuation $57.1B (Aug 2021). 2 investors in total: 2 institutional.

Investors in DSV

DSV has secured backing from 2 investors, including institutional investors. Prominent investors backing the company include RVM and Bund.de.

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Institutional
InvestorDescriptionFounded YearDomainLocation
bund.de
Insurance brokerage and risk management services are provided to clients.
1985rvm.deEningen, Germany
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Board of directors of Dsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited (DSV)

Dsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited is the primary company behind DSV. The board of Dsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited currently have 3 directors; the longest-serving is Sameer Khatri, appointed in 2012. 16 earlier directors have ceased.

DirectorDesignationAppointedTenureEntity
Sameer Khatri
DIN 02615343
Director01 Jun 201214 yrs 5 moDsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited
Tushar Shrikrishna Deshmukh
DIN 07748438
Director27 Feb 20179 yrs 8 moDsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited
Sandeep Suresh Tatke
DIN 03566658
Director01 Nov 20179 yrsDsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited

People of DSV

533 people are tracked at DSV (164 in leadership, 6 in board & advisors, 363 in team); the tracked headcount is 73,340.

NameRoleGroup
Houssam Mahmoud
Managing DirectorLeadership
Jens H Lund
CEOLeadership
Gino Marzola
Managing DirectorLeadership
Nanna Koustrup
Director, It/digital, Group PMOLeadership
Anis Nazir
Regional Director GSALeadership
Karina Glerup Littau
Head Of Corporate MarketingLeadership
Thomas Rossatto
Managing Director, Argentina & UruguayLeadership
Henrik Schou
Director, Business Engagement & RPA In Enterprise Integrations, Global ITLeadership
Zack Ames
President Of Texarkana Branch 515Leadership
Adam Pawelczak
Supply Chain DirectorLeadership
Nanna Villadsen
Head Of CFO Office & EALeadership
Ivy Chan
Executive Vice President - Group Business FinanceLeadership
Riaan Kleinhans
Director Of OperationsLeadership
Alexander Otto
General Manager - Automotive / MobilityLeadership
Mike Meier
Vice President North America -dsv LogisticsLeadership
Davide Uracchi
Managing DirectorLeadership
Alin Dragomir
Director Of OperationsLeadership
Lena Dunfeldt Heckmann
Director, Indirect TaxLeadership
Leon Coolen
Head Of EMEA - Cloud LogisticsLeadership
Pete Mento
Director Global CustomsLeadership

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IPO & Listings of DSV

DSV is a publicly listed company on the OMXCOP with ticker symbol DSV in Denmark, operating in the Transportation sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.

  • IPO date22 Sep 2005
  • Listed onSWX: PWTN
  • Listed entityDSV A/S
  • Exchange sectorTransportation
  • ISINDK0060079531
  • Share price1,165.00 DKK (+1% on the day) · 2026-10-14
  • Market capitalisation271,008,502,716.00 DKK
  • Price to earnings40.3
  • EPS (diluted, trailing year)28.93 DKK
  • Dividend yield0.61%
  • Volume (last session)83,681

Financials of DSV

Figures of Dsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited, the primary company behind DSV, for FY 2025. Revenue was ₹128 Cr (0% year on year). Net profit was ₹5.61 Cr (4% margin). EBITDA was ₹8.00 Cr (6% margin). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate of -10% over three years and +6% over five years.

  • ₹128 CrRevenue · FY 2025 · 0% YoY
  • ₹5.61 CrNet profit · 4% margin
  • ₹8.00 CrEBITDA · 6% margin
  • ₹51.7 LakhPaid-up capital
  • 54Employees (provident fund records)
  • -10%Revenue CAGR, 3 years
  • +6%Revenue CAGR, 5 years
Exchange-reported annual figures
YearRevenueNet incomeEBITDA
2025245.21B DKK8.10B DKK26.12B DKK
2024166.21B DKK10.11B DKK20.93B DKK
2023149.92B DKK12.31B DKK22.13B DKK
2022234.67B DKK17.57B DKK29.28B DKK
2021181.71B DKK11.21B DKK19.82B DKK

Balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow and ratios of Dsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited are on its company page.

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Investments & Acquisitions by DSV

DSV has strategically engaged in corporate development activities, having acquired 8 companies. Notable acquisitions include DB Schenker, Globeflight and Panalpina Group.

Acquisitions
Company NameDescriptionDomainLocationFoundedAcquiredAmount
Provider of integrated freight forwarding, logistics and supply chain management services
dbschenker.comEssen, Germany1872Sep 2024$15.78B
Provider of courier delivery services
globeflight.co.zaBloemfontein, South Africa1998Dec 2020β€’β€’β€’β€’
Integrated multi-modal freight forwarding, warehousing, and logistics services are provided.
primecargo.comKolding, Denmark1998Oct 2020β€’β€’β€’β€’
Diversified freight forwarding services are offered worldwide.
panalpina.comBasel, Switzerland1935Apr 2019$4.72B
Provider of warehousing and logistics services
s-h.nlNetherlands1998Sep 2018β€’β€’β€’β€’
Bolts, screws, nuts, and washers are manufactured for industrial sectors.
go2uti.comLong Beach, United States1926Oct 2015$1.35B
Transporting and industrial logistics services are provided in Denmark.
wasa-logistics.comHedehusene, Denmark2004Jun 2011β€’β€’β€’β€’
Logistics and transportation services are provided from Bremen, Germany.
jhbachmann.comBremen, Germany2016Jun 2005β€’β€’β€’β€’
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Timeline of DSV

17 dated milestones of DSV across 48 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.

  1. Founded DSV is founded.
  2. Funding First funding round of $148.0M.
  3. Milestone Reaches Minicorn status.
  4. Milestone Reaches Soonicorn status.
  5. Acquisition Acquires jhbachmann.
  6. IPO Lists on the stock exchange (IPO).
  7. Milestone Reaches Unicorn status.
  8. Acquisition Acquires Wasa Logistics.
  9. Acquisition Acquires UTi Worldwide.
  10. Acquisition Acquires S-h.nl.
  11. Acquisition Acquires Panalpina Group.
  12. Milestone Reaches Decacorn status.
  13. Acquisition Acquires Prime Cargo.
  14. Acquisition Acquires Globeflight.
  15. Exit Acquired by RVM.
  16. Funding Latest funding round, Grant, of $328K.
  17. Acquisition Acquires DB Schenker.

Web traffic of DSV

The website of DSV (dsv.com) receives about 1.2M visits a month and ranks #45,166 among all websites worldwide, #1,159 in Shipping and Logistics.

  • Monthly visits
    1.2M

    ▲ 6.7% vs previous month

  • Unique visitors
    349.6K

    per month

  • Global rank
    #45,166

    among all websites

  • Category rank
    #1,159

    Business and Consumer Services · Shipping and Logistics

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Frequently Asked Questions about DSV

DSV was founded in 1976 and raised its 1st funding round 24 years after it was founded.

DSV is headquartered in Hedehusene, Denmark.

Jens H Lund is the CEO of DSV, as recorded in our data.

DSV has 73,340 employees.

The primary company behind DSV, Dsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited, reported revenue of β‚Ή128 Cr for FY 2025, down 0% year on year.

DSV is a Danish transport and logistics company offering transport services worldwide by road, air, sea, and train. The company is structured in three divisions, DSV Road, DSV Air Sea and DSV Solutions. Its main activities lie within the European road transport (trucking) network and its air and sea freight forwarding business. The group also has a growing pan-European contract logistics business. DSV does not own any ships or airplanes and only a relatively small number of trucks and trailers. In 2014 DSV reported a turnover of Euro 6,517M and EBITA of Euro 352M. DSV has made 38 acquisitions - Samson Transport (1997), DFDS Dan Transport Group (2000), ABX Logistics (fr) (2008) are some of the important ones. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of 30.12B and a net profit of 2.3B.

DSV offers Air Freight, Sea Freight, and Road Freight.

Yes, DSV is publicly traded on OMXCOP under the ticker symbol DSV.

DSV has made 8 acquisitions, including DB Schenker, Globeflight, and Panalpina Group.

DSV has 2 investors. Key investors include RVM, and Bund.de.

The valuation of DSV is $57.1B as of Aug 2021.

DSV operates through Dsv Coload & Clearance Private Limited.

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