25
October
2007
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05:32
Europe/Berlin

Kuehne + Nagel opens new seafreight centre at Gothenburg

Global logistics provider, Kuehne + Nagel is strengthening its position in Sweden with the opening of a new seafreight terminal at ProLogis Park Gothenburg.

The facility, which comprises 4,800 sqm warehousing space and 200 sqm office space, is the new LCL gateway to the Nordic region for Kuehne + Nagel and will provide a comprehensive range of direct LCL services to and from strategic worldwide locations. It is situated 2 km from theport of Gothenburg and is also in close proximity to Landvetter International Airport.

Operations carried out on site include container stripping, sorting, picking & packing, palletising, storage, deliveries and other bespoke services on customers' behalf. The site boasts six loading docks, a clearance height of 11.7 m and state-of-the-art security systems.

Peter Ulber, Chief Executive of Kuehne + Nagel, North West Europe comments, "We are committed to developing our LCL product in the Nordic region, which in turn complements Kuehne + Nagel's global LCL development. Our aim is to be the LCL service provider of choice, by offering the best possible service levels, visibility and competitive advantages to customers. Our investment in Gothenburg further enhances our existing range of seafreight services in the Nordic countries, and I am delighted to announce this new addition to the portfolio."