DB Schenker’s contract logistics shows a powerful sign of life
Rail cargo transport of Deutschen Bahn declined slightly in 2014; Growth regarding to volumes was registered in all divisions of DB Schenker Logistics
The Deutsche Bahn group achieved revenues of EUR 39.7 billion in the 2014 financial year, up 1.5 per cent, from the year prior. At EUR 2.1 billion, adjusted EBIT fell 5.7 per cent short of the previous year’s figure (EUR 2.2 billion) as a result of strikes and storms. Volume sold in rail freight transport was down 1.3 per cent to 102.9 billion metric ton kilometers, not least because the market situation in Europe remained tense.
Business was better for DB Schenker Logistics, with the number of consignments in European land transport up 3.5 per cent to 98.87 million shipments, and air freight volume up 1.8 per cent to 1.11 million tonnes. Ocean freight volume rose by even 4.9 per cent to 1.98 million TEU. Contract logistics again saw a strong increase in revenues of 10.3 per cent.
2014 marks the first year that results have been published in an integrated report. „The integrated report combines our annual report and sustainability report in a single publication and is a symbol of complete transparency. It contains all of the information and facts about our three economic, social and environmental dimensions. The report presents business figures in their specific context, links information together and identifies correlations within the company. By adopting integrated reporting, we are taking stock of our company in a way that looks toward the future,“ explained DB CEO and Chairman of the Management Board Dr. Rüdiger Grube when presenting the 2014 balance sheet figures in Berlin.
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