Kuehne+Nagel Road Logistics
Kuehne+Nagel and CATL partner to advance battery logistics and fleet electrification
- Support Scope 3 emissions reduction across both companies' value chains
- Collaborate on electrified transport, battery logistics and battery storage initiatives
- Explore battery swapping solutions in Asia
Kuehne+Nagel and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in new energy technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration in battery logistics, transport electrification and emissions reduction initiatives.
The partnership will initially focus on practical initiatives including the electrification of CATL transport flows in Europe and a battery-swapping pilot (provided by Qiji) for heavy-duty trucks, which is set to launch in China this year. Additional areas of collaboration include battery recycling and aftersales support, as well as energy storage and charging solutions for logistics sites. Together, these activities support both companies’ Scope 3 emissions reduction ambitions across their logistics and transportation value chains.
“As global leaders in our respective industries, CATL and Kuehne+Nagel share a commitment to accelerating the energy transition and achieving a net-zero emissions future," said Akin Li, Executive President of CATL Overseas Business. "Our elevated partnership will not only contribute to both parties’ sustainability targets, but also help advance a greener future.”
“Battery-electric vehicles are essential to decarbonising road freight,” said Søren Schmidt, Executive Vice President Road Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel. “Accelerating the transition requires solutions that are both high-performing and operationally viable. By combining CATL's battery expertise with our logistics capabilities, we can advance initiatives that help reduce our own emissions and those of our customers.”
The partnership comes at a time of rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. In 2024, demand for electric truck batteries increased by more than 75%, while battery manufacturing capacity continues to expand through a growing network of gigafactories worldwide.
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About Kuehne+Nagel
With approximately 88,000 employees across over 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the Zurich stock exchange, it is the global number one in Air and Sea Logistics and holds strong market positions in Road and Contract Logistics. Supporting around 400,000 customers worldwide, the Group draws on its global network, logistics expertise, and data-driven insights to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.
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About CATL
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) is a global leader in zero-carbon new energy technology, committed to providing premier solutions and services for new energy applications worldwide. In 2025, CATL’s EV battery consumption volume has ranked No.1 in the world for nine consecutive years, and it has ranked first in the market share of global energy storage battery shipments for five straight years. CATL enjoys wide recognition by global EV and energy storage partners. So far all the 20 battery factories under the Company’s core operations have achieved carbon neutrality, and it aims to achieve carbon neutrality across the battery supply chain by 2035.