DSV Transport and corporation A/S is a Danish based international transport and Cargo Company. The headquarters for DSV Transport is situated in Estonia. DSV has offices in over 60 countries and offers services in over 110 countries. Eastrex Group of Companies is a Malaysian based international transport, cargo and storage company. Eastrex and DSV have been discussing potential business ventures in order to increase and strengthen their current businesses. This is particularly important to DSV who is trying to increase their visibility in the areas around Malaysia. Among the topics of discussion are the subsequent:
1) DSV is supposing using Eastrex to assist them in their international business operations.
2) DSV is considering purchasing a majority interest in Eastrex to make it easier to utilize Eastrex in their operations.
3) DSV is considering forming a joint venture company with Eastrex, jointly owned 50 percent each.
ISSUES:
Show the three options given above. Include in your discussion the issues involved and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which do you consider would be the most beneficial to Eastrex and DSV?