Danzas was an international transport company with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1806 in Saint-Louis (Alsace) and named after Louis Danzas (1788–1862) when he took over the company in 1840, the firm became a major player in international freight and logistics until its acquisition by Deutsche Post in 1999 (now known as DHL Global Forwarding).
History
Early years and establishment
The company was founded in 1806 in Saint-Louis, Alsace. By the time Louis Danzas (1788–1862) took over the business in 1840 and gave it his name, the company was already conducting overseas transport operations, serving as the official agent for the Le Havre-New York postal company.[1]
International expansion
International growth and the transfer of headquarters to Basel occurred after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871, under Emile Jules Danzas (1836–1917), son of Louis.