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Founding of Schenker & Co.
- When
- 1872
- Where
- Vienna, Austria
- Part of
- Schenker founded in Vienna
Gottfried Schenker founded Schenker & Co. in Vienna, Austria, in 1872, establishing the predecessor of the modern logistics operator.
The evidence confirms that Gottfried Schenker established Schenker & Co. in Vienna, Austria, in 1872. The specific day of July 1 is not supported by the provided passages, which only state the year. This event marks the origin of the company that later became a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn.
Sources
- DB Schenker Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-16
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