The third-quarter results reflected continued momentum from synergies gained by the ongoing integration of Schenker's business, although a "sanitizing" portfolio-cleanup process has weighed on activity.
The carrier said in a statement the proposed investment in the Haiphong rail depot, together with existing port ventures with Hateco, could add up to $3.5 billion.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but media reports have valued the deal at $13.3 billion.
