Kuehne + Nagel provides built-to-suit logistics centre for Audi Volkswagen in Korea
Under the three-year service contract, Kuehne + Nagel will be handling Audi Volkswagen spare parts for the aftermarket in Korea including activities like receiving, picking & packing, handling of dangerous goods, shipping and national distribution to Audi Volkswagen dealers throughout the country. A key part of Kuehne + Nagel’s value proposition was its commitment to construct a brand-new state-of-the-art logistics centre in Korea.
The modern facility, which is scheduled to be fully operational by September 2009, is located north-west of Seoul and 40 kilometres south of Incheon International Airport. The location was chosen based on its easy accessibility and excellent infrastructure. After completion, the logistics centre will provide 4,500 sqm of dedicated warehouse space for 22,000 stock-keeping units of Audi Volkswagen and will have expansion possibilities for further 2,000 sqm.
Linn Lym, Senior Manager Parts Sales & Logistics Aftersales of Audi Volkswagen Korea, commented: “We were looking for a strategic partnership with a global logistics provider that can actively support Audi Volkswagen’s high standards in regard to an efficient and productive dealer service in Korea. We found this partner in Kuehne + Nagel with their integrated approach and long-standing experience in automotive supply chain management solutions.”
For Erwin Wittemaier, National Manager of Kuehne + Nagel Korea, “the contract award underlines the trust Audi Volkswagen places in our company and its services, and it confirms the benefits that integrated and industry-specific logistics services can generate for a global market leader such as Audi Volkswagen.”