Kuehne+Nagel has invested in a new Container Freight Station (CFS) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Scheduled for completion in June 2027, the facility will provide more than 20,000 sqm of warehouse space, helping customers manage growing trade volumes and move goods more efficiently within Cambodia and across the region.

Cambodia continues to strengthen its trade infrastructure, with Phnom Penh Autonomous Port handling around 600,000 TEUs and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port approximately 1.3 million TEUs in 2025. Complementing this growth, the new CFS is strategically located near key transport gateways, including both ports, Phnom Penh International Airport and cross-border road links to Thailand and Vietnam, facilitating cargo movements across the country and supporting regional logistics operations.

David Roussiere, Managing Director, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, Kuehne+Nagel, said: “This investment will more than triple our CFS capacity in Cambodia and strengthen our logistics capabilities in the country. With direct access to key transportation gateways and regional trade corridors, the facility will support customers in the consumer good industry as they navigate evolving supply chains and growing trade opportunities across the region.”

Designed for cargo consolidation and handling operations, the new CFS will feature a raised-floor warehouse equipped with loading doors and dock levellers. It will offer a floor loading capacity of five tonnes per square metre and is expected to be certified to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.

The facility will also incorporate sustainability features including solar panels, skylight roofing, LED lighting, battery-operated forklifts, water infiltration systems and rainwater management infrastructure.

The investment reflects Kuehne+Nagel’s continued focus on strengthening its logistics infrastructure in high-growth markets and supporting the expansion of regional and international trade.

Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its Cool Corridor network for temperature-sensitive healthcare logistics, adding four new routes between Frankfurt and Atlanta, Chicago and Narita, Brussels and São Paulo, and Chicago and São Paulo. The expansion increases the global reach of its network to 12 airfreight lanes connecting major healthcare and pharmaceutical hubs across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The Frankfurt to Atlanta route strengthens the network with dedicated weekly capacity on Kuehne+Nagel's own Boeing 747-8 freighter, Inspire.

Designed for vaccines, peptides, biologics and other temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, Cool Corridors are dedicated transport routes that combine GDP-compliant handling with tightly controlled transfer processes to minimise Time Out of Range (ToR) throughout the shipment journey.

Traditional cold chain shipments often depend on active containers with built-in cooling systems to manage the risk of temperature excursions. Cool Corridors take a different approach by establishing GDP-compliant, temperature-controlled airfreight lanes where Kuehne+Nagel, airlines, and ground handlers follow strict protocols and handling procedures to keep healthcare shipments within defined temperature ranges.

“Healthcare customers are looking for ways to maintain product quality while improving efficiency and sustainability across their supply chains. Cool Corridors provide greater control across the shipment journey, helping protect temperature-sensitive products. With more confidence in shipment conditions, customers can use lighter passive packaging, creating opportunities to reduce logistics costs and transport emissions without compromising product integrity,” says Dorothee Becher, VP Global Air Logistics Healthcare at Kuehne+Nagel.

This development reflects Kuehne+Nagel’s strategic focus on strengthening healthcare logistics. Through close collaboration with leading airlines and ground handling partners, the company continues to expand its Cool Corridor network in response to customer demand while providing reliable, GDP-compliant end-to-end transportation.

Kuehne+Nagel and Hapag-Lloyd are further strengthening their long-standing partnership and, for the first time, collaborating on emission-reduced ocean transport solutions. As part of this agreement, Kuehne+Nagel will utilize Hapag-Lloyd’s “Ship Green” product to reduce the carbon footprint of its ocean freight shipments.

The agreement marks an important milestone in the relationship between the two companies.  For the period from April to December 2026, approximately 3,300 TEU of cargo transported on the East Asia to North Europe trade lane will be covered under the agreement. Through the use of certified waste- and residue-based biofuels (SMF), the initiative is expected to avoid around 2,979 tonnes of CO₂e emissions on a well-to-wake basis.

“We are proud to take our partnership with Kuehne+Nagel to the next level,” said Danny Smolders, Managing Director Global Sales at Hapag-Lloyd. “With Ship Green, we offer a scalable solution that enables our customers to actively reduce their Scope 3 emissions today. This agreement shows how strong partnerships can translate into tangible climate impact.”

Paolo Montrone, Head of Trade Global Sea Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel, added: “Decarbonizing shipping requires transparency, collaboration and commercially viable solutions. By having strong partnerships, making emissions data transparent, and enabling scope 3 reductions, we help customers navigate in a credible, market-based way, designed to accelerate the uptake of alternative fuels. We are pleased to extend our collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd to make this come true.”

The agreement is based on a book-and-claim chain-of-custody mechanism that allows customers to claim verified emission reductions, regardless of the physical fuel allocation to specific vessels or routes. Only emissions reductions from biofuel that has been used in Hapag-Lloyd's operated fleet is allocated to Kuehne+Nagel. This model enables scalable climate action, utilizing waste based biofuel as a bridge solution.

Both companies are committed to ambitious climate goals. Hapag-Lloyd aims to achieve net-zero fleet operations by 2045, while Kuehne+Nagel has committed to reaching net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050. Offering sustainable logistic solutions to customers is a key lever to achieve these goals.

By working together and leveraging sustainable marine fuels and the book and claim approach, Kuehne+Nagel and Hapag-Lloyd are contributing to the shipping industry’s transition toward a more sustainable future and energy independence.

Apex Logistics signed an agreement to acquire the majority of shares of Andes Integración Logística. The transaction will enhance Apex Logistics’ offering in Latin America and support its strategic development goals.

Andes Integración Logística, established in 2008, offers a comprehensive range of logistics services, including international air and sea freight, land transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Over the past 17 years, the company has experienced significant growth and today provides services in Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, the USA, and China.

As one of the leading logistics providers in South America, Andes Integración Logística handles over 90,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) of ocean shipping containers and 40,000 tons of airfreight annually. The company has a proven track record and extensive experience in the perishables sector, shipping various seasonal fresh products, including salmon, cherries, berries, and mangoes, to Asia and across the world. Additionally, they serve key industries, including automotive, high-tech, industrial, fashion, and retail.

Once the acquisition will be finalised, the two companies will greatly improve their complementary joint value proposition in the Americas. Apex' established charter and commercial flight networks between Asia and North America, combined with Andes' local talent and expertise, are designed to create strong logistics solutions maximizing the strategic potential within Latin America.

Mr. Tony Song, CEO of Apex Logistics Group, says: “This acquisition significantly enhances our presence in the region as part of our growth strategy in Latin America. Andes Integración Logística’s expertise in fresh and cold chain logistics supplements Apex's investments in similar areas in North America very well. We will have a dedicated perishables team of over 100 professionals and expand our cold-chain warehousing capacity, which will include temperature-controlled facilities exceeding 60,000 square feet, across LAX and SFO. A fleet of more than 10 refrigerated trucks supports this expansion.”

Ms. Elsie Qian, CEO of Apex Logistics Americas, says: “With our strong customer proximity, relationship, and extensive operational experience in North America, the transaction and partnership with Andes Integración Logística will enable us to complement our customer’s service coverage into South America, broadening our regional network and unlocking exciting new growth opportunities.”

Andes Integración Logística will continue to be managed by its experienced leadership team while maintaining its independent operational capabilities. The global network, resources, and solutions of the Apex Logistics Group will support this.

As part of a joint branding initiative, it is foreseen that Andes Integración Logística will become Andes by Apex. This change will reflect the shared commitment of both companies to grow together as strategic partners.

The transaction is still subject to customary closing conditions and approval by the competent authorities.

Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, has announced the expansion of its facility in El Paso, Texas. The new site, located adjacent to the company’s existing facility, adds 20,252 m², increasing its overall capacity by 60%. 

Despite tariff uncertainty, global companies continue investing in nearshoring across Mexico and Kuehne+Nagel is expanding its capacity to support customers in building resilient supply chains. 

Strategically located at the border, the site is designed to accommodate the growing demands of customers for northbound and southbound movement of goods between Mexico and the United States. The new, bonded warehouse features 53 dock doors, 65 trailer spaces, front and rear cross-dock capabilities, as well as vertically racked storage locations.  

“Our existing 33,723 m² El Paso facility reached full capacity within a year, demonstrating strong demand for cross-border solutions,” said Joachim Goller, Senior Vice President Road Logistics North America. “This success underscores the need for scalable expansion to support our customers and new business while maintaining the high standards they expect. This investment further strengthens our market position at the U.S.-Mexico border and confirms that regardless of current geopolitical shifts, the nearshoring trend is alive.”  

Kuehne+Nagel has announced a strategic investment in a new fleet of prime movers in Thailand to meet the rising demand for reliable and scalable cross-border transportation across Southeast Asia. This initiative builds on the successful 2024 acquisition of City Zone Express, a well-established logistics provider operating across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China.

The fleet will be deployed in three phases: the first batch is already operational, while the second and third batches are scheduled for rollout in January and April 2026 respectively. Once fully deployed, the expanded fleet will include nearly 40 prime movers and 100 containers, giving customers greater capacity and flexibility to move goods efficiently across Southeast Asia.

David Roussiere, Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar said: “Customers in fast-growing sectors like e-commerce and high-tech can benefit from customised road logistics solutions, including add-ons like real-time visibility and multimodal options. As supply chains evolve, we are committed to helping businesses build resilience, optimise costs and meet their sustainability goals.”

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has committed over USD 64 billion to infrastructure development since 2022, including major investments in highway construction and logistics connectivity. The ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) continues to streamline operations across Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, playing a key role in ASEAN’s efforts to boost intra-regional trade and reduce transaction costs.

With this fleet expansion in Thailand, customers will benefit from faster response times and more reliable transport options to keep their supply chains moving smoothly.

Kuehne+Nagel opens its first independent office and warehouse in Hafnafjördur, Iceland. From the location at the harbour, a team of 13 experienced specialists will provide customers with services in sea and air logistics, as well as customs solutions.

Helgi Ingólfsson, Cluster Manager for Sweden and Iceland, says: “Iceland is a high-potential market, and we are committed to supporting customers in Iceland reach their growth potential as they can benefit from our expertise in navigating and planning their supply chains. While we have had a presence in Iceland for decades, this is the first time we have a fully independent operation, and I am proud to announce the opening today, adding to the global network of Kuehne+Nagel.”

Valdimar Óskarsson, Managing Director for Iceland, comments: “Having been active in the Icelandic market for many years, we are happy to join the Kuehne+Nagel family. Together with my team of industry experts within sea and air logistics, and customs, we look forward to contributing to Iceland’s import and export sector.”

Iceland’s export industries have seen significant growth with a surging tourism sector, contributing to a higher demand for imported general cargo. Also, the fish farming industry, which produced 54,800 tonnes of fish in 2024, is projected to further increase in the coming years.

In sea logistics, Kuehne+Nagel will offer services from Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, and The Netherlands for Less-than-Container-Load and Full-Container-Load, while export market will be focusing mainly on reefer containers meeting the demands of the fish industry. As the largest air logistics provider, Kuehne+Nagel Iceland will further strengthen the global team by offering connections to world markets through its perishable’s gateways in London, Amsterdam, and Liege with a focus on exports of farmed fish.

Empire Energy and Kuehne+Nagel today announced a partnership that outlines a powerful new collaboration, designed to leverage the strengths of both companies in how offshore wind projects are delivered.

By combining Empire Energy’s offshore wind project delivery expertise with Kuehne+Nagel’s global logistics expertise, the partnership creates a unique proposition for developers and OEMs. From turbine assembly, commissioning, and operations through to heavy lift transport, port staging, and international freight forwarding, customers will benefit from an integrated solution that reduces complexity and risk, while driving efficiency at every stage of the offshore wind lifecycle.

This collaboration is not simply about shared capabilities; it is about setting a high standard for the benefit of customers and the industry. The two companies bring together the technical know-how, scale, and foresight required to meet the unprecedented demand for offshore wind, positioning themselves as leaders in a sector where reliability, precision, and scale are non-negotiable.

Kuehne+Nagel’s global track record in renewables demonstrates the value this partnership will deliver. Recent flagship projects include delivering wind turbines to a pioneering synthetic-fuels facility in Chile, and managing a spare parts distribution centre in Europe for 3 Global Top OEMs. This proven experience, combined with Empire Energy’s operational leadership in offshore wind assembly, commissioning, and O&M, creates a partnership uniquely positioned to support the most ambitious renewable energy projects worldwide.

Mike Milledge, President of Empire Energy, said:

“This partnership with Kuehne+Nagel is about more than logistics and delivery, it is about leadership. Offshore wind OEMs and developers want confidence that their most complex projects will be executed with certainty and vision. By uniting our offshore wind expertise with Kuehne+Nagel’s global logistics muscle, we are creating a new benchmark for what delivery in this sector should look like.”

Felipe Cecilio, Global Project Logistics Solutions Manager Kuehne+Nagel, commented:

“Taking on complex offshore wind projects with transport of heavy and oversized cargo requires global experts who know how to handle complex supply chains, risk management and strict deadlines. Together with Empire Energy, we will be able to provide tailored solutions to meet each customer's needs.”

Kuehne+Nagel celebrates a significant milestone in its presence in Ecuador with the opening of a state-of-the-art logistics centre in Tababela, Quito. The new facility includes 2,280 sqm of refrigerated warehouses, 6,445 sqm of manoeuvring yard, 25 docks and 795 sqm of office space.

Since its founding in Quito in 1995, with just five employees dedicated to air logistics, Kuehne+Nagel Ecuador has experienced continuous growth. The acquisition of Master Transport in 2013 and Panatlantic in 2018 further strengthened its leadership in the perishable sector. Today, thanks to its development and expanded service offerings, the company ranks as one of the most comprehensive and versatile organisations in the country for international trade and supply chain management.

Diether Bohn, Managing Director for Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela, says: "With this step, we reaffirm our commitment to the economic development of Ecuadorian trade and industry as a whole, by relying on the most advanced logistics solutions. Furthermore, integrating all Quito teams into a single location will foster stronger synergies, increase process agility and deliver a superior experience for both customer and employees.”

Currently, the company's primary solutions in the country include general and perishables air logistics services, cross-docking, airport storage and delivery, full container and consolidated sea freight as well as customs management. Additionally, Kuehne+Nagel offers decarbonisation options for these services.

“Over the past 30 years, we have transported thousands of tons of Ecuadorian products worldwide, and today we take the next step. This new facility not only marks an upgrade in infrastructure but also brings our vision to life, to become the most trusted supply chain partner supporting a sustainable future,” says Mónica Jimenez, Country Manager, Ecuador.

With nearly two decades of experience in the logistics industry Leon Diradourian is well positioned to drive growth and development across the region. He will be based at Kuehne+Nagel’s cluster headquarters in Dubai.

Since joining Kuehne+Nagel Canada as a Sales Executive in 2010, Leon has held a number of senior leadership roles, including Regional Sales Director, Eastern Canada; Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada; and Vice President, Sea Logistics, Canada.

Most recently, he served as Vice President, Strategic Customs Development, where he was instrumental in leading the integration of Farrow, a Canada-based customs brokerage recently acquired by Kuehne+Nagel.

Upon his new appointment, Leon Diradourian comments: “Situated at the crossroads of global trade, the Middle East offers exceptional opportunities for the logistics sector. As many countries diversify their economies and explore new avenues for growth, I am honoured to lead the organisation in the region. Together with our team, I am committed to enhancing our service offerings, supporting our customers’ success, and advancing towards our Vision 2030: to become the most trusted supply chain partner supporting a sustainable future.”

Kuehne+Nagel enhances the connectivity between Europe and Türkiye within its groupage network to reduce lead times. Türkiye is an important trade partner for the EU, and their industries are becoming more connected. This nearshoring trend increases the demand for reliable road logistics. 

As a response, Kuehne+Nagel has introduced four new direct line hauls from Türkiye to Europe, with multiple departures per week, covering most European countries. It leverages cross-docking hubs in Austria, Germany and France for optimal connectivity and efficiency, and competitive lead times. 

Ali Bener, Head of Road Logistics for the Middle East and Africa, states: "As trade relations between Türkiye and Europe grow, businesses need reliable and fast road freight services. Our new setup with additional line hauls, improved lead times and pan-European coverage will particularly benefit customers with flows from Türkiye to multiple European destinations. 

Kuehne+Nagel can be their single logistics provider managing and optimising all these flows. On top, customers enjoy shipment visibility and easy online booking through our digital self-service platform, myKN, which is included as a standard part of our service." 

Today, Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, announced the opening of a new Road Logistics facility in Laredo, Texas. The 432,000 sq. ft. site consolidates three existing cross-docks into one, doubling capacity at the United States-Mexico border. Strategically located, the new Laredo site will help customers manage nearshoring complexities, a trend that persists despite current uncertainties.

The new site includes 200 trailer parking stalls, 115 dock doors and two drive-in doors for cross-docking, warehousing, transloading and storage. The site includes a 17,500 sq. ft. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), offering services to manage customs duties and taxes for cost efficiency. The facility will support the increased needs of customers in moving goods north and southbound over the border of Mexico and the United States.

According to Nathan Thomas, Regional Vice President for the Central Area at Kuehne+Nagel U.S., the new site which will be fully operational in mid-April 2025, enhances Kuehne+Nagel’s network at the U.S.-Mexico border, providing customers more capacity and space for freight movement. 

"We are committed to helping customers harness the full potential of the global nearshoring trend and to serving the cross-border market as part of our growth strategy," said Thomas. "Despite current challenges in global trade, we are confident nearshoring will continue, as it helps customers enhance supply chain resilience, reduces costs, and speeds up distribution. Kuehne+Nagel’s strong network of strategically located assets, robust trucking network, expert services and customs expertise ensures our customers’ goods reach their destination in full compliance, interruption-free and on time."

To support its growth ambitions in Asia, Kuehne+Nagel opens a new 2,800 sqm Container Freight Station (CFS) in Bangkok, Thailand, strategically located near Laem Chabang Port.

Laem Chabang, Thailand’s largest deep-water port, is a vital gateway for international trade, particularly on the Asia-North America and Asia-Europe routes. By expanding its Less-than-Container Load (LCL) and integrated logistics capabilities in this location, Kuehne+Nagel aims to increase efficiency and lower the environmental impact of logistics operations. With the new CFS, Kuehne+Nagel provides faster and more efficient cargo consolidation and deconsolidation while the use of electric Vehicle (EV) transportation for all LCL pick-ups across Thailand reduces carbon emissions.

This investment aligns with the Port Authority of Thailand’s (PAT) vision to transform all its ports into a smart, sustainable hub by 2030. By integrating EV transportation, Kuehne+Nagel is actively supporting PAT’s carbon neutrality roadmap and broader infrastructure upgrades, contributing to the local development of Thailand.

“Laem Chabang Port plays a pivotal role in global trade and regional cargo distribution. As part of our Roadmap 2026, this investment reinforces Thailand’s role as a key logistics hub while driving innovation and sustainability in the global supply chain,” said David Roussiere, Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

Sanofi, a leading healthcare company with a presence in 90 countries worldwide, partners with Kuehne+Nagel for fulfilment, handling, and value-added services for pharmaceutical and consumer health products in Türkiye.

To enhance the efficiency of processes related to warehousing, handling, and value-added services such as serialisation and inking, Sanofi in Türkiye entrusts Kuehne+Nagel with managing the facility in Tuzla, on the outskirts of Istanbul.

Currently, Sanofi operates an 11,000 sqm facility equipped with temperature-controlled rooms (15-25°C), cold rooms (2-8°C), restricted access zones, quarantine areas, and more. With a storage capacity of up to 4,200 pallets of healthcare and consumer health products, the facility ensures timely delivery to patients across Türkiye.

“Our purpose at Sanofi is to improve people’s lives around the world, by chasing the miracles of science. In line with this mission, we sought a trusted partner to deliver reliable 3PL warehousing logistics services, allowing us to focus on our core business. Sanofi’s successful collaborations with Kuehne+Nagel in other countries reinforced our confidence in choosing them as our partner in Türkiye,” says Cem Öztürk, Sanofi Eurasia MCO Lead.

“We are thrilled to take on the operation of Sanofi’s facility in Tuzla. Our partnership is built on a shared commitment to delivering healthcare products and consumer goods to patients efficiently and with the quality they deserve,” concludes Matthias Blan, Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel Türkiye.

Kuehne+Nagel supports Sanofi in multiple countries worldwide, including Hungary, the UK, and the UAE, by providing customised fulfilment services.

Kuehne+Nagel UAE inaugurates a custom-designed hub for Rolls-Royce aircraft engines in Dubai to streamline engine deliveries across the Middle East.

Rolls-Royce is a leading global supplier of aircraft engines in the civil aerospace sector. With distribution centres in the Netherlands, the U.S., and the U.K., the expansion of its UAE centre is aimed at preparing for the opening of the new Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai and the anticipated increase in air traffic.

The 3,000 sqm facility, located within Kuehne+Nagel’s existing hub in Dubai South, has undergone extensive refurbishment to optimise fulfilment operations. A specially fitted electric overhead traveling crane with a lifting capacity of 25 tons, along with a parallel 64-metre-long runway and traveling bridge, facilitates the movement of heavy equipment, as well as the loading and unloading of trucks. This automated solution enhances safety and security for both staff and goods while improving overall efficiency.

The centre will house the entire Rolls-Royce Trent high-bypass turbofan family, from smaller engines to Trent XWB, Rolls-Royce’s most powerful engine, with a 3-meter diameter fan and a weight of nearly 17 tons, as well as spare parts, units and nacelles.

During the inauguration ceremony on February 27th, 2025, Adrian Cuthell, Senior Vice President On-Wing Operations and Logistics at Rolls-Royce states: „The strategic location, reliability, and trust in Kuehne+Nagel’s logistics solutions, along with our long-standing global partnership, were key factors in selecting them to operate our hub in Dubai." 

"We are thrilled to see this facility designed and fully re-fitted to Rolls-Royce’s specifications. Our teams have worked diligently to ensure every aspect of the design is carefully tailored to support both the fulfilment and delivery teams operating in the centre, as well as the engines themselves, which, despite their size and weight, require the most delicate handling,” concludes Stephanie Kearney, Head of EMEA and Global Operating Standards Contract Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel.

Kuehne+Nagel supports Rolls-Royce across multiple locations, including the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, by delivering customised logistics solutions supporting their aerospace logistics needs. 

As part of its strategy to strengthen its healthcare network in Europe, Kuehne+Nagel opens a 2,000 sqm, GDP-compliant cross-dock facility in Budapest, Hungary. It serves as a new hub for less-than truckload (LTL) services for healthcare customers, complementing the existing hub in Luxembourg. With two cross-docks  dedicated to healthcare goods for pan-European distribution, Kuehne+Nagel can optimise routings and reduce lead times for customers.

The Budapest hub provides highly secured and temperature-controlled environments set between 2-8°C and 15-25°C. It will particularly enhance collection and distribution services across Hungary and its neighboring countries, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Romania, Greece and Bulgaria.

Joerg Woyke, Global Head of Healthcare Road Logistics, says: “Due to the sensitive and highly regulated nature of healthcare goods, businesses were initially hesitant to shift from full-truckload (FTL) to LTL services. We have earned their trust by demonstrating that our LTL services meet the same rigorous quality standards, while offering cost-efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. As the demand for these services grows, we are strengthening our network, enabling customers to benefit from even shorter lead times.”

Developing solutions for healthcare customers is a strategic focus of Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026. The launch of the Budapest hub is part of a broader initiative aimed at optimising the road freight network in Europe to meet the demand for high-quality and efficient transportation of healthcare shipments.

Air up, a pioneer in innovative drinking systems and Kuehne+Nagel BeNeLux broaden their partnership to cover the entire supply chain of scent pods from 2025.

Kuehne+Nagel’s fulfilment centre in Veghel, the Netherlands, has been handling air up´s e-commerce fulfilment activities since 2022 for the Dutch and Belgian markets. Since October 2024, Kuehne+Nagel has also been handling the packing of the scent pods, using paper packaging instead of plastic. Under the new agreement, the distribution services from Veghel will now include all European Union countries, as well as Switzerland and Norway.

As of 2025, the facility will also cover the production of the scent pods. All activities span an area of 7.000 sqm. By regrouping and consolidating the scent pods supply chain in the Netherlands to one location, both partners expect to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in line with their commitment to sustainability.

Lena Jüngst, Co-Inventor & Co-Founder of air up: “At air up, sustainability has been a focus area from the beginning. Partnering with Kuehne+Nagel to streamline our logistics and production aligns perfectly with our mission to drive positive environmental change. Together, we are taking meaningful steps to minimise emissions, reduce plastic waste, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.”

“Developing solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in logistics and minimise environmental impact is at the core of our activities. The consolidated activities for air up in our fulfilment centre in Veghel, enables us to respond more quickly, improve stock availability, and reduce waste by minimising intermediate stocks, comments Jorge Canella, National Contract Logistics Manager at Kuehne+Nagel BeNeLux.

Scent pods flavour drinking water through retro nasal olfaction, enabling users to enjoy flavoured water without sugar or artificial ingredients.

Drawing on its experience of delivering logistics solutions for server and data centre customers, Kuehne+Nagel announces the global launch of a specialised logistics solution for the growing cloud infrastructure industry. The strong growth of this sector has further accelerated with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI). Gartner forecasts that spending on public cloud services will grow by 20.4% in 2024 and by 22.1% in 2025 due to AI growth.   

"Customers of cloud infrastructure demand reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that cater to the specific needs of their industry and enhance the resilience of their supply chains. The introduction of this dedicated solution underscores our commitment to supporting the global expansion of customers in this rapidly growing sector," states Yngve Ruud, Member of the Management Board of Kuehne+Nagel International AG, responsible for Air Logistics. 

The comprehensive solution addresses the specific needs of an industry that demands reliability, predictability, security, and visibility throughout the entire supply chain. It offers access to Kuehne+Nagel’s extensive global air logistics network with continuous pickup and delivery services, including last-mile white glove road transport solutions. A worldwide network of certified logistics experts is trained to deliver sensitive and oversized servers to data centres with consistent quality and security. 

The solution offers real-time visibility of essential shipment information, enabling customers to make quick and informed decisions. Digital tools reduce risks and identify optimal shipping routes suited to operational needs. GPS capabilities track and monitor shipment movements in real time, offering detailed data reports to verify temperature, light exposure, and chain of custody at all touchpoints.  

Kuehne+Nagel further offers a breadth of sustainable transport solutions to complement the service, which reduces shipment emissions and contributes to reaching environmental targets.  

Kuehne+Nagel, in partnership with Azul Linhas Aéreas, is transforming the reality of Amazonian riverside communities through an initiative that connects small producers and cooperatives to consumer markets in Brazil and abroad. This action is part of a joint commitment to sustainable development and environmental preservation, aligned with both companies' ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agendas.

The collaboration is part of the ARA Movement – All Amazons Under the Same Blue Sky, an initiative by Azul that brings the company closer to local cooperatives and businesses to stimulate ventures contributing to the region's socio-bioeconomy. The company provides support so that these entrepreneurs can transport their products sustainably, offering discounts of up to 80% on freight. Through Azul Cargo Express, Azul's logistics business unit, the company connects these local producers to over 5,000 municipalities, enabling them to participate in events and sell their products in urban centres. Kuehne+Nagel, in turn, contributes its logistics expertise, assisting with access to both national and international markets.

“For us, joining forces with Azul in this project is an opportunity to connect our logistics expertise with a cause of profound social impact. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to the 'Living ESG' pillar, further strengthening our goal of being the most reliable supply chain partner and contributing to a more sustainable future,” says Adriana Martins, President of Kuehne+Nagel in Brazil.

The companies held a workshop for a group of entrepreneurs at UniAzul, located in Campinas. During the event, small producers received training on the procedures for domestic transportation of goods as well as on becoming exporters, with Kuehne+Nagel providing support at all stages, from licensing to identifying market opportunities. This training is essential for producers who create crafts, grow organic food, and produce other items derived from Amazonian biodiversity to expand their businesses while ensuring environmental preservation.

“Ensuring that Amazon products reach new markets with quality and sustainability is a significant step in strengthening these communities. This partnership expands the impact of the ARA Movement by adding knowledge and logistical support to the other solutions we already offer,” says Filipe Alvarez, Sustainability Manager at Azul.

Menarini, a leading international pharmaceutical company, partners with Kuehne+Nagel for distribution services of pharma goods across Türkiye. Menarini leverages Kuehne+Nagel’s vast experience in handling sensitive healthcare products and the extensive local presence to secure the continuous availability of Menarini’s products.

To ensure the availability and convenient access to healthcare products for patients country-wide, Kuehne+Nagel provides local road logistics solutions. These solutions include transporting approximately 3,500 FTLs (full truckloads) and around 800,000 parcels of LCLs (less-than-truckloads) of healthcare products between Menarini's warehouse in Hadımköy, Istanbul and wholesalers nationwide. 

Additionally, Kuehne+Nagel provides storage services for some of Menarini's non-healthcare-related goods, which equal approximately 300 pallet positions stored in the Gebze facility in Kocaeli.

Menarini, headquartered in Florence, is currently present in 140 countries. The Menarini Group operates nine research and development centres and 18 manufacturing sites and produces over 500 million packs of medication.

"The product quality delivered to the end consumer, the patient, is a priority for Menarini. We were looking for a logistics partner who can assure the integrity and safety of the products, timely and efficient distribution, and we knew we could put trust in Kuehne+Nagel's global experience in handling healthcare and consumer goods," said Cenk Balcı, General Manager Menarini Türkiye.

"We are excited to support Menarini in delivering their healthcare products across Türkiye. Our experience in handling sensitive goods, backed by the network of best-in-class facilities equipped to provide optimal storing conditions, allows Menarini to focus on their growth whilst we take care of their complex distribution needs," concluded Matthias Blan, Managing Director Kuehne+Nagel Türkiye. 

Kuehne+Nagel in Türkiye provides tailored sea, air, road and project logistics services and operates over 100,000 sqm of state-of-the-art warehousing facilities with over  45,000 sqm dedicated to healthcare products.

Today, Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, announced the opening of a new, temperature-controlled fulfilment centre for its partner, Medtronic. The global healthcare technology company develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices and therapies to treat complex medical conditions.

At the 25,000 sqm site, located in Milton, Ontario (50 km from Toronto), Kuehne+Nagel supports Medtronic by distributing its products to hospitals and institutions. Medtronic also operates a service and repair centre within the facility, as well as a test and preventative maintenance centre for their medical equipment.

This partnership combines the technical, operational, and engineering expertise of Kuehne+Nagel and Medtronic, to meet the increasing demand for healthcare logistics and serving the urgent needs of patients and the healthcare community.

“The partnership between Kuehne+Nagel and Medtronic underscores the trust and confidence placed in Kuehne+Nagel's capabilities and our commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable logistics services for Medtronic’s critical medical device products,” said Eduardo Razuck, Head of Contract Logistics, Americas, Kuehne+Nagel. "In Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026, healthcare is identified as a key growth area, where we are committed to further invest in order to make a positive impact on patients’ lives."

“We are proud to partner with Kuehne+Nagel, who we trust to address the unique challenges we face in healthcare supply chain while maintaining our highest quality standards and regulatory compliance to best meet the needs of our customers and the patients we serve,” said Mbaye Seye, Operations Manager, Medtronic. “Our culture and values align with Kuehne+Nagel as we collectively focus on the critical importance of always putting patients first.” 

In the last decade, the healthcare market in Canada has grown due to technological advancements, changing demographics and healthcare investments, particularly in a post-pandemic environment. According to research, the medical device market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030 and within the pharmaceuticals sector, market demand continues to drive impressive growth. With a strategic focus on expanding its presence in North America, Kuehne+Nagel is committed to providing exceptional service to customers in the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare consumer product markets.

Kuehne+Nagel has appointed three new representative agents in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Guyana, aiming to expand and strengthen its presence in the Caribbean region, where it has had operations since 1994 with their head offices in Panama.

Gulf and Maritime Services Limited, one of the leading providers of comprehensive logistics services in the Caribbean, is the new agency in Trinidad and Tobago, country whose economy is largely based on oil and gas production. The agent is specialised in customised logistics and transportation solutions, including customs brokerage, warehousing, vessel management, and cargo supervision.

In Barbados, an economy that excels in sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, technology, and healthcare, Kuehne+Nagel has entered an agreement with Eric Hassell Shipping Limited, a company that has been operating since 1969 and has established itself as a leader in the country's maritime trade. This partnership will enable Kuehne+Nagel to offer freight forwarding, customs brokerage, bonded warehousing and services for vessels and Non-vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) agents, strengthening its ability to meet the logistics needs in this market.

In Guyana, Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Muneshwers Ltd as its new agent. The new partner is a family-owned company that provides air and sea logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing, inland transportation, and acts as a terminal operator for MSC. Guyana, with a GDP growth of 27% in 2023, is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, driven primarily by the energy sector.

Jan Trittin, Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel's Central America and Caribbean cluster, commented: “Logistics services play a crucial role in the Caribbean region, which relies heavily on imports for goods and raw materials, making reliable and cost-effective transportation vital for sustaining economic activities. Working with agents enables us to provide first-class logistic services and increases our network for our customers”.

With 25 years of dedicated experience in the supply chain and logistics industry, Yutaka Matsuyoshi brings a wide range of expertise to his new role. His career spans multiple regions, including Japan, the UK, Hong Kong, China, and Switzerland where he has managed various logistics transformation projects for different industries. Before joining Kuehne+Nagel, he was responsible for Global Logistics at adidas for 9 years. In 2022, Yutaka took over the role as Global Head of Operations for the international Supply Chain in Kuehne+Nagel’s Group headquarters in Switzerland. Over the past two years, he has successfully led complex order management solutions projects with a strong focus on digitisation. 

Yutaka commented: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead our Japanese organisation and its skilled teams. Together, we will put a focus on better understanding the challenges our Japanese customers face today, especially in these volatile times. This will help us to further enhance our offerings with an emphasis on customer needs. I look forward to leveraging my experience to its fullest extent to ensure we build long-term partnerships with our customers in Japan.” 

In line with its Roadmap 2026, Japan is part of Kuehne+Nagel’s strategic growth markets. The Japan Development Program will focus on driving business growth among Japanese corporations, both within Japan and internationally. To strengthen its partnerships with Japanese customers, Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Mitsuhiro Inaba as Director Sales and Marketing Japan, effective August 1, and Kenzo Yamada as Director Air Logistics Japan, effective September 1. These appointments underscore Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Japanese market.

Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics company, has been appointed as an Approved Service Provider by Constellar, the venue manager for Singapore EXPO, one of the largest venues in Asia. This appointment underscores Kuehne+Nagel's longstanding expertise in exhibition logistics and event support services to venues and events worldwide.  

As an Approved Service Provider, Kuehne+Nagel is now an option for any organiser planning exhibitions or events at Singapore EXPO, ensuring a dependable and efficient experience. With a dedicated site office on the Singapore EXPO premises for every appointed show management, Kuehne+Nagel can offer optimal logistical support, particularly during event setup and teardown phases, thereby relieving the organisers of these complex tasks.

“We are delighted to have been appointed by Constellar as an Approved Service Provider for Singapore EXPO, and the Sole Official Freight Forwarder for the upcoming Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2024 event in October,” says Ghazali Saad, Head of Expo and Event Logistics for Asia and the Pacific countries at Kuehne+Nagel. “Here at Kuehne+Nagel, we are not just dedicated to elevating the event experience at Singapore EXPO. We are also committed to delivering premier logistics solutions that are innovative and sustainable. Our offerings, backed by advanced technology, adhere to the highest standards of efficiency and reliability,” he adds.

The demand for Expo and Event Logistics in Asia has significantly increased in recent years. Building on Kuehne+Nagel's strong presence in Expo and Event Logistics in Europe, the company is excited to expand this solution in Asia Pacific to better support its customers’ needs. 

With over two decades of dedicated service to Kuehne+Nagel, Anish Kumar Jha brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Anish began his journey with the company as a management trainee and quickly took on responsibilities as the Country Head for Air Logistics and General Manager for Northern & Eastern India. Most recently, he served as the Managing Director for Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar. In his new capacity, Anish will lead a team of over 850 industry professionals across 28 locations, driving Kuehne+Nagel's operations and strategic initiatives in the Indian market.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Anish Kumar Jha commented, "I am truly honoured to lead the Kuehne+Nagel teams in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. I am confident in our ability to drive progress in these vibrant markets and achieve our ambitious Vision 2030. Together, we will seize the immense opportunities, guiding Kuehne+Nagel towards a future of sustainable growth and exceptional success."

Anish's appointment underscores Kuehne+Nagel's commitment to nurturing internal talent and expanding its presence in the Indian subcontinent. 

With this solution, Kuehne+Nagel addresses the growing need of the healthcare market for more sustainable and cost-optimized supply chains, in an industry where precise temperature control and timely delivery are paramount.

The cross-dock concept features the loading and unloading of sea freight temperature-controlled containers in a GxP-compliant warehouse near an ocean port, allowing for the prompt return of empty containers to the port. At the temperature-controlled warehouse, the containers are sorted and optimized for road transportation to their final destination. This reduces the use of multiple containers and eliminates or lowers detentions charges due to a fast turnaround of container management.  

Kuehne+Nagel’s expanded network of cross-dock facilities now includes warehouses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia; Wilmington, North Carolina; and Los Angeles, California. Four additional locations across the country will open in 2024. All of the facilities offer multiple temperature ranges and comply with Kuehne+Nagel’s HealthChain certification, ensuring the highest global quality standards for transporting, handling, and storing of healthcare products.

“Cross-docking optimizes the time that products spend in transit, streamlines the handling process, and reduces costs and CO2 emissions,” said Jeff Garcia, Industry Champion Healthcare for Kuehne+Nagel. “We began this concept as a pilot program with a large, global human and animal health customer for their animal health division at one warehouse, resulting in a double-digit savings of costs in the container inbound process and cutting CO2 emissions by nearly half. Based on this success, we are proud to be expanding this offering to the healthcare market across the United States.”

The logistics service provider Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new contract logistics centre in Rhineland-Palatinate. With around 55,000 square metres of logistics space, the company ensures the worldwide supply of spare parts for the Wacker Neuson Group from Mülheim-Kärlich. The leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment has been trusting in Kuehne+Nagel’s spare parts logistics solutions for nine years.

The new distribution centre will create 120 jobs. Employees will be supported in their work by ‘goods-to-person’ assistants: A fleet of over 30 robots will take over the storage and retrieval as well as the transport of the containers and bring the items from the shelves directly to the employees at the picking stations. Thanks to sensors, cameras and algorithms, the autonomous mobile robots are able to work in three dimensions and move independently in dynamic environments by recognising obstacles and adapting their route automatically. 

Over 100,000 different spare parts components for light and compact equipment are stocked and dispatched in this way. The equipment and processes at the site allow the flexible expansion of activities in order to access further volume potential in spare parts distribution in the coming years.

“Kuehne+Nagel and Wacker Neuson represent two iconic brands in the market with a combined history of more than 300 years,” says Gianfranco Sgro, Executive Vice President Contract Logistics and Integrated Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel International AG. “We have taken up our customer's strategic challenge for the coming years and have built the basis for tailored after-market services to support increasing market penetration.”

Andrew Voigt, Managing Director of Wacker Neuson Aftermarket & Services GmbH, comments: “With our state-of-the-art distribution centre and the operation of our trusted partner Kühne+Nagel, we are setting up our spare parts and service business for the future. We are the partner at our customers’ side for the entire service life of the machines and create sustainable relationships - beyond the sale of the machines and light equipment."

With a groundbreaking ceremony, Kuehne+Nagel marked the construction of a new fulfilment and distribution centre in EZDubai, a dedicated e-commerce zone in Dubai South, closely located to Al Maktoum International Airport and connected to Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor. 

The location and connectivity of the new centre will function as a hub for trade across the region, giving customers easy access to a variety of logistics solutions. They can benefit from the exemption of customs clearance procedures within the bonded logistics corridors ensuring the efficiency and reliability of their operations. 

“With the development of this new e-commerce fulfilment centre, Kuehne+Nagel continues to show commitment to the UAE and Dubai, supporting one of the fastest growing economies globally,” said Lee I'Ons, GCC+ Cluster Managing Director at Kuehne+Nagel. “The new facility brings our customers ease of doing business in Dubai and across the region.”

Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District, Dubai South, commented: “We are pleased to witness the groundbreaking of Kuehne+Nagel’s new facility, which will be of great added value to the logistics sector. We are committed to reinforcing the company’s expansion and growth, via our advanced services and solutions, and to contribute to Dubai’s position as a global logistics hub.”

Jonathan Emery, CEO at Aldar Development said: “In line with our strategic focus to deliver Grade A facilities for local and international logistics providers, we are delighted to extend our development expertise to create a state-of-the-art fulfilment centre for Kuehne+Nagel at Dubai South, one of the most well-connected logistics hubs in the UAE.”

The new fulfilment centre, designed under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver requirements, will offer over 23,000 square meters of state-of-the-art warehousing space, equalling about 45,000 pallet positions. The customers will also benefit from the vast array of value-added services. The centre is set to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2025. The site was developed by Dubai South and Aldar Properties.

Today, Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, announced the opening of a new facility in El Paso, Texas. The new, larger site is 363,000 sq. ft. in size and represents the consolidation of four warehouses from across the border into one. As global companies make investments across Mexico due to the growing trend of nearshoring, Kuehne+Nagel is establishing this site to support customers as they seek to redesign their supply chain processes.

Ideally situated in El Paso, Texas, the site will support the increased needs of customers in moving goods north and southbound over the border of Mexico and United States. The warehouse features enhanced security, modern offices, 54 dock doors, front and rear cross-dock capability, 125 truck yard spaces, as well as added vertical racked storage locations.

By consolidating four warehouses under one roof, the company will drive efficiencies for Kuehne+Nagel customers by allowing the control of all trailer traffic in one site. This move also allows the company to reduce the amount of time a truck is received and offloaded with additional dock availability. The building offers customers improved layout and cargo flow. Additionally, the site offers improved interaction for customers by housing all customer care teams in one location and offering new meeting room facilities.

“With this offering, we enhance our ability to support customers in overcoming logistics challenges presented by the global trend of nearshoring with more capacity and space as we move their valuable freight,” said John Levin, Regional Vice President for Central Area, for Kuehne+Nagel U.S. “The state-of-the art warehouse opening is a milestone for Kuehne+Nagel in North America as it reinforces our commitment to serving the cross-border as part of the company’s growth strategy. This new, larger facility in El Paso, Texas increases our warehouse footprint, improves building efficiencies, and complements our freight forwarding services with final import and export services into or out of Mexico.”

The facility will open on August 5, 2024, and brings approximately 145 job opportunities to the region. Visit this site to learn more about employment opportunities at Kuehne+Nagel.

Kuehne+Nagel accommodates the MedTech industry by launching new service options for the transportation of medical technology devices as part of its road freight offering in Europe. The MedTech industry continues to grow due to the introduction of innovative technologies that address the needs of aging populations and patients with increasingly prevalent diseases like diabetes, hypertension, asthma and heart failure. 

The extended offering answers a demand for logistics services that do not have to fulfil GxP requirements, but still meet the elevated safety and quality requirements of high-value medical and diagnostics devices. It is available in Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy. 

As part of the service, products are transported with special handling within Kuehne+Nagel’s reliable network. Trained experts in MedTech competence centres provide a centralised customer service and proactively handle unexpected deviations.  Depending on the service option—MedTech or MedTech+—customers can also count on regular consignment inspections, end-to-end visibility, and white glove deliveries including device installation and removal of packing material. 

"What is exceptional is that customers can also choose this service option for groupage shipments, in addition to LTL and FTL. We can guarantee the quality through focused investments in safety procedures, skilled staff and specially equipped cross-docks and stations," said Joerg Woyke, Global Head of Road Logistics Healthcare. "Even when GxP compliancy is not required for medical devices, sensitive handling is highly important." 

Developing new solutions for healthcare customers is in line with Kuehne+Nagel's Roadmap 2026, with Healthcare being a growth area.

Alumichem, a leading Nordic water treatment solutions company, has appointed Kuehne+Nagel as a logistics partner in Ghana for the second consecutive year. The partnership aims to deliver clean drinking water to communities in Ghana.

To maximise the efficiency of the delivery of water treatment chemicals to the country, Alumichen has selected Kuehne+Nagel to provide optimised logistics solutions, including sea logistics solutions for the transport of the chemical components between Denmark and Ghana and domestic road logistics solutions for the deliveries to Ghana Water Company.  

Denmark-based Alumichem has been working with Ghana Water Company, a state utility water producer, to improve the efficiency of the water treatment processes and provide advanced water treatment technologies, including aluminum-based coagulants and flocculants, which are highly effective in removing impurities and contaminants from water sources.  

So far Kuehne+Nagel has handled over 194 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of water treatment chemicals on behalf of Alumichem.

"We rely on Kuehne+Nagel's expertise in global logistics and supply chain management to deliver a product that provides access to clean drinking water, which is a fundamental human right," says Isaac Mensah-Boansi, Business Development Director, Africa at Alumichem. "Together, we make a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most."

"Kuehne+Nagel prioritises partnerships that bring a positive change to the socio-economical situation of people in Africa," says Alexandre Muratore, West Africa Cluster Manager at Kuehne+Nagel. "By providing reliable and efficient logistics solutions for the deliveries of the water treatment products, we improve the quality of lives of Ghanaians. It is an example of the logistics industry and its dedication to support human needs merging into one," he concludes.

Like many countries in the region, Ghana suffers from water scarcity and poor water quality, which affect the health and well-being of local communities. Often, unclean wastewater is discharged directly into land or rivers, affecting the drinking water supply. Ghana Water Company currently operates 88 urban water supply systems throughout the country, that produce on average 870,000 cubic meters of water per day. The demand, however, is estimated at almost 1,132 million cubic meters of water per day.  

Kuehne+Nagel operates in Africa from its locations in seven countries and supports customers in 36 countries across the continent. With over 1,000 logistics professionals, the company provides tailored road, sea, air, and project logistics solutions and additional services such as customs clearance and last-mile delivery to support customers from a variety of industries.

From this location, spare parts are supplied to BMW markets worldwide. Here, Kuehne+Nagel is responsible for the physical receipt of goods, pre-packaging, the management of packaging material and empties as well as the loading of goods onto shuttles for dispatch to all BMW parts distribution locations.

At the Dingolfing and Bruckberg sites, Kuehne+Nagel now also ensures the logistical handling of BMW spare parts for worldwide dispatch: regional distribution centres around the world are supplied with parts from here, which in turn ensure delivery to the local BMW dealerships in the individual countries.

Kuehne+Nagel thus supports the BMW Group in spare parts logistics with around 1,700 employees at various locations worldwide.

"We are pleased to take over the extended tasks in spare parts logistics for the BMW Group," says Tobias Jerschke, National Manager Kuehne+Nagel Germany. "We support our customer in being more efficient in the supply of spare parts and being able to react more flexibly. The decisive factor here is not only our expertise in this area but also the growing trust between the two teams."

Today, Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, announced details of a new contract logistics fulfillment center in Piscataway, New Jersey. The new facility is located approximately two miles from Kuehne+Nagel’s existing facility for a luxury retail brand. The 100,000 sq. ft fulfillment center serves as a fashion hub reflecting the company’s continued commitment to serving customers in the fashion and luxury markets. 

The site is being opened to support a new fashion customer and has approximately 55,000 sq. ft of additional available space. It is ideally situated close to John F. Kennedy International airport and Port Elizabeth, as well one of the top consumer markets for fashion in the United States. The facility uses automation and robotics for picking and putaway enhancing efficiency in the fulfillment process. Additionally, it features EV (electric vehicle) charging stations and LED lighting. 

“We are proud to be opening this new site which represents an important milestone for Kuehne+Nagel’s contract logistics business in North America and reinforces the company’s Roadmap 2026 ambitions to further develop e-commerce business solutions.” said Eduardo Razuck, Senior Vice President, Contract Logistics Americas for Kuehne+Nagel. “Our investment in a new distribution center in Piscataway, NJ supports our luxury and fashion customers and provides them the ability to focus on what is most important to them – solidifying their brands in the USA market and supporting their customers - the consumer.” 

The facility will open in late-April 2024, and brings approximately 50 new job opportunities to the area. 

Emilia Górska-Mytyk, a Polish national, born in 1980, began her career in 2016 with Kuehne+Nagel as Head of Business Development and later was promoted to Sales & Marketing Director in 2017. With over 20 years of logistics experience, she previously worked in multinational logistics corporations managing various teams. Her tasks included setting up operational structures and developing sales strategies. Her numerous successes in Kuehne+Nagel provided a solid foundation for her rapid promotion within the Polish organisation.

"Taking over as Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel in Poland is a huge honourable task, and an important responsibility. I look forward to coordinating operations that will allow our company to continue growing in line with our Roadmap 2026 strategy. Its strong cornerstones focus on creating a value-based organisational culture, a work environment that supports the development of our colleagues while ensuring the high quality of services provided to our customers, as well as meeting the goals of a sustainable development strategy," says Emilia Górska-Mytyk.

„I strongly support the appointment of Emilia Górska-Mytyk as Managing Director. Her skillset, ability to lead and adapt to a changing environment ensure that Kuehne+Nagel Poland will continue to provide quality services to our customers in the spirit of innovation and professionalism. This selection is also a confirmation that Kuehne+Nagel is committed to diversity in our business world,” comments Wojciech Sienicki.

Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, has expanded its John F. Kennedy International airport (JFK) facility with a 4,500 sq. ft. stand-alone, GxP-compliant, temperature-controlled area, as well as an additional 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse space. The expansion of their 78,763 sq. ft. warehouse also includes a modernized office space and enhanced capabilities.

The temperature-controlled space features two separate areas to support a range of climate requirements from +2°C to +25°C and is specifically designed for healthcare and perishable operations. The site is both GDP and IATA CEIV compliant as part of Kuehne+Nagel’s own HealthChain certification. 

“We are pleased to offer enhanced and expanded capabilities at JFK – one of the top hubs for international flights – to support current and future customers in healthcare, aerospace, semicon, perishables or otherwise, with an extraordinary facility from the company they rely on for quality assurance,” said Greg Martin, Senior Vice President, Air Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel in North America. “I’m particularly proud of the investment we have made to further enhance the temperature-controlled supply chain with end-to-end temperature handling in our facility, as we continue to expand our healthcare footprint and support across North America.”

This bonded, container freight station (CFS) site is ideally situated close to JFK airport, has 24/7 availability, features 20 loading and unloading gates, and is both GDP and C-TPAT compliant. The site features enhanced 24/7 CCTV monitoring for added security and offers upgraded unit load device (ULD) capabilities allowing cargo to be kept together with less touch points, bringing added peace of mind for maintenance of cargo integrity. Additional certifications for the site include Kuehne+Nagel’s own EngineChain certification, as well as solutions for battery logistics and finished vehicle logistics.

Healthcare and Semicon are part of the growth areas in Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026, a four-year strategic plan towards the company’s vision for 2030: becoming the most trusted supply chain partner supporting a sustainable future.

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new cross-dock centre close to the Deepwater Container Terminal (DCT) at the port of Gdansk, one of the fastest growing terminals in Poland. The new centre dedicated to sea and road operations meets the growing demand of transport solutions in the region supporting Kuehne+Nagel’s customers with multi-modal services to the Baltics.

The facility has an area of more than 3,300 sqm and an additional 200 sqm of office space. The cross-dock handles goods arriving in Poland via the world's largest ocean vessels, including major Far East ports, on Kuehne+Nagel's weekly service routes. It is integrated into Kuehne+Nagel's European groupage network to ensure daily distribution of goods to local and European hubs. The location of the new centre between Gdansk and Gdynia ensures efficient and fast handling of goods on the port-to-warehouse route, while the proximity to the Gdansk airport significantly speeds up the delivery of goods to the airfield.

The team located at the new centre is responsible for handling both goods that end their journey in Poland, offering the possibility of short-term storage, and those that are transhipped from sea containers and prepared for further transportation. Additional services such as pelletizing, labelling and sorting are available for cargo under customs supervision as well as domestic and EU shipments.  

“The launch of the sea and road cross-dock centre is a strategic move to increase the efficiency and resilience of our customers' supply chains – both exporters and importers. The new location will enhance the logistics potential in the region, supporting Poland's trade with other countries around the world and our customers' expansion into new foreign markets. It also confirms Kuehne+Nagel's commitment to building stable and smooth supply chains, delivering services to support the growth of our partners” said Jacek Liszewski, Sea Logistics Manager at Kuehne+Nagel Poland.

(Ryszard Zmijewski - National Sea Logistics LCL Manager, Jacek Liszewski - National Sea Logistics Director, Maciej Sobek - National Road Logistics Director, Wojciech Sienicki - National Manager, Michal Kubiak - Road Logistics Terminal Handling Manager.)

Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, announced the opening of a new facility near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to support a new partnership with MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) a worldwide leader in offering superior maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for airline fleets worldwide.

The relocation of supply chain operations from Des Plaines, IL to Haltom City, TX will bring operations close to DFW, a major gateway providing cargo lift for both domestic and international shipments.  At the new Dallas facility, MHIRJ will be utilizing the space to better meet their global customers’ needs through a state-of-the-art, technology-enabled distribution facility.

“This is an exciting new partnership, that builds on our strategic focus in the aerospace industry and further expands our growing presence in the Dallas/Forth Worth area,” Eduardo Razuck, Senior Vice President, Contract Logistics Americas for Kuehne+Nagel. “The investment in a new facility in the area is the latest step in growing our network focused on supporting our customers.”

Kuehne+Nagel has installed three Vertical Lift Modules in this new facility to enable a more effective storage configuration while providing enhanced efficiency during the picking and put-a-way process.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Kuehne+Nagel, a world-renowned logistics provider. Through this collaboration, MHIRJ will establish a new spare parts distribution center of over 110,000 square feet, providing ample space for our entire inventory and future expansion. The strategic location of the distribution center, which is only 15 miles away from the Dallas Fort Worth airport, makes it the perfect spot for global distribution of all our aircraft parts and components. The investment in this infrastructure is intended to maintain our superior service standards and cater to our customers' operational requirements,” emphasized Erick Legros, Senior Director, Distribution Network and Warehouse Transition.

Kuehne+Nagel recently completed its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification of its entire air logistics healthcare network. This important milestone also positions Kuehne+Nagel as the first logistics company to achieve over 100 CEIV Pharma-certified stations.

IATA created CEIV Pharma alongside aviation industry stakeholders and regulators to address the industry’s need for safer, secured, compliant and efficient pharmaceutical product handling in the air cargo supply chain. The re-certification reinforces Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to quality and its ability to meet the highest compliance and regulatory requirements via the world's largest CEIV Pharma-certified network currently covering 66 countries across all seven continents.

Harsha Ranasinghe, SVP Global Head of Air Logistics Products & Services at Kuehne+Nagel comments: “In 2017, Kuehne+Nagel became the first to attain CEIV Pharma certification for its healthcare air network. Since then, we continue to collaborate with IATA to drive superior quality and compliance by setting new standards for pharmaceutical handling excellence within air freight.”

Kuehne+Nagel’s dedicated healthcare solutions for Air Logistics are part of the company's global healthcare portfolio including multimodal transport options and contract logistics. Earlier this year, Kuehne+Nagel announced its Roadmap 2026, of which healthcare is a key growth area.

"Kuehne+Nagel achieving CEIV Pharma certification for its HealthChain certified healthcare Air Logistics network is a significant milestone. It not only gives its customers assurance that their time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products will be transported to the highest standards, but also elevates global supply chain standards. As the pharmaceutical sector expands, both IATA and Kuehne+Nagel are committed to meeting the industry’s need for safety, security and efficiency in the transportation of pharmaceutical products,” said Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new strategic depot in Turin (IT) — the latest development in its European groupage network to better address customer needs. Groupage is a service that allows customers to book road freight services for shipments of up to 6 pallets or 2.4 loading meters, which are then grouped with other consignments to optimise truck capacity.  

The Turin depot is important to enhance the connectivity between Italy and France, and by extension also the Iberian countries. Turin is well-connected to the economically important regions of Liguria, Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta. The new depot facilitates line haul optimisation and reduces lead times from these areas to France and Western Europe as well as to the Iberian countries. 

Earlier this year Kuehne+Nagel also opened new cross-docks in Poland and Romania. 

A future-proof groupage setup requires the right network developments in the right place at the right time. As part of the Roadmap 2026, the ambition is to offer the best Kuehne+Nagel Experience. Investing in a more robust pan-European groupage network is needed to get there, so we can keep offering more competitive lead times. At the same time, we stay flexible with our asset-light setup to handle fluctuating volumes viably,” Nicholas Minde Regional Head of Road Logistics Europe comments. 

Kuehne+Nagel and Tamer Logistics have entered an exclusive partnership agreement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Addressing the increasing demand for logistics solutions in Saudi Arabia, Kuehne+Nagel partners exclusively with Tamer Logistics for the provision of contract logistics and to supplement the existing freight forwarding activities Kuehne+Nagel already operates in the country.

Thanks to the partnership, Kuehne+Nagel's globally recognised contract logistics expertise, advanced digital solutions, and flexible approach are complemented by a vast local network of state-of-the-art warehousing facilities and a robust fleet provided by the Tamer Group.

Since its inception in the Kingdom in 1977, Kuehne+Nagel Saudi Arabia has been providing air, sea, road, and project logistics solutions. The partnership enhances the service portfolio and facilitates end-to-end supply chain solutions for global and domestic customers. The company operates in four major cities: Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Tabouk.

„In response to the increasing demand for high-end logistics solutions in Saudi Arabia, we offered our partnership to Tamer Group. We are certain that Tamer Logistics will provide the desired level of quality and that together we can deliver best-in-class, tailored services to our customers, driving sustainable logistics in the country and beyond”, says Gianfranco Sgro, Executive Vice President Contract Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel.

„It gives me immense pleasure and pride to join hands with a top global logistic player such as Kuehne+Nagel. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the development and expansion of logistics sectors in the Kingdom, aligned with the country´s Vision 2030 and the steps taken by the Government for logistics infrastructure to make the Kingdom a central logistical hub in the region”, added Ayman Albarqawi, CEO of Tamer Logistics. „We are committed to meeting the needs of our clients and adapting our services to meet their specific requirements. The company is also committed to efficiency, digital transformation, and sustainability and applies international standards to ensure that its services are of the highest quality”, he concluded.

Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, announced the opening of its Chicago facility’s expansion with a new GxP compliant area.  

At what is now one of Kuehne+Nagel’s largest healthcare facilities globally, the expansion features 21,000 sq ft of temperature-controlled space with separate areas to support a range of climate requirements – from +2°C to +25°C – specifically designed for healthcare operations. 

“This investment allows our customers and future customers to further improve the quality of their temperature-controlled supply chain with end-to-end temperature handling in our facility,” said Greg Martin, Senior Vice President, Air Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel. “As we continue to expand our healthcare footprint across North America, we are committed to investing in next-level facilities for our healthcare customers who need a company to rely on for quality assurance in the storage process.” 

The opening follows the company’s move from Elk Grove Village, IL to Bensenville, IL earlier this year, which doubled available warehouse space and allowed import and export to take place in one facility, increasing efficiency for operations spanning sea, air, road, and customs. 

Healthcare is one of six primary growth areas in Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026, a four-year strategic plan towards the company’s vision for 2030: becoming the most trusted supply chain partner supporting a sustainable future.  

As Managing Director of the India Cluster, David will lead a team of 850 industry experts across 28 locations. His impressive background and over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry make him the ideal candidate to drive Kuehne+Nagel's operations and expand its presence in the Indian market. David has held several senior management positions within the company, including Managing Director for the Kuehne+Nagel Singapore cluster, Managing Director for Kuehne+Nagel UAE & Oman, and Managing Director for Kuehne+Nagel Vietnam.

Siewloong Wong, Regional Head for Kuehne+Nagel Asia Pacific, said: “Kuehne+Nagel India has performed admirably over the years, despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic. With David's professional background and strong leadership experience, we are certain he will continue to drive the growth of Kuehne+Nagel India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives and make it a key contributor to the region's success.”

David said on this appointment: “India has enormous potential and a rapid growth trajectory, backed by strong government support. I am confident that with the highly qualified, experienced, and customer-centric team in India, we can build on the company's current success and steer profitable growth in the coming years.”

Kuehne+Nagel today announced two management changes in its Middle East and Africa region: Damian Raczynski has been appointed National Cluster Manager for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman as of May 2023, while Bert Bloem has been in his new role as National Manager of South Africa effective April 2023. In their new role, Damian and Bert will report directly to Lee I’Ons, Regional Manager, Middle East and Africa and oversee the company’s operations in their respective countries. 

Damian joined Kuehne+Nagel in 2010 as National Contract Logistics Operations Manager in Bucharest, Romania, and moved to Dubai as the National Contract Logistics Manager for the UAE in 2014. Since 2019, he has been holding the position of Regional Contract Logistics Manager, Middle East and Africa. 

Damian said: "After nearly a decade, I'm excited to be back in the national office in Dubai, which has been my home for so long. Our shared goal is to focus on our Roadmap 2026 and Vision 2030. As the markets in the UAE and Oman continue to expand, I'm eager to collaborate with our talented team to create an exceptional Kuehne+Nagel Experience for both our employees and customers." 

Bert has more than 28 years of experience within the logistics industry. Since 2009, he has been working for Kuehne+Nagel South Africa as the National Air Logistics Manager. In his capacity, he played a key role in driving substantial market expansion and leading operational transformation within the company's Air Logistics services. 

Bert said: “I’m excited for this new chapter. South Africa remains one of the gateways for logistics into Africa. As a pivotal hub connecting global markets to the vast opportunities that the African continent has to offer, at Kuehne+Nagel South Africa, we will continue providing sustainable and innovative solutions to our customers.” 

“We're thrilled to have Bert and Damian stepping into their new roles in South Africa and the UAE and Oman cluster, respectively. With their extensive experience and expertise, we're confident that they'll continue to drive extraordinary customer and employee experience," said Lee I’Ons. 
 

Kuehne+Nagel has opened two dedicated fulfilment centres for Elanco, a leading animal healthcare company, in Chengdu, West China. The new facilities now comprise a 3,000 sqm manufacturing warehouse and a 12,000 sqm distribution centre for finished products, increasing the total space in surface and storage capacity through optimised racking systems.

Both facilities fully comply with the regulatory healthcare requirements and are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure to support efficient operations while contributing to reducing carbon emissions through electric warehouse equipment, LED lighting and minimised paper processes. To streamline the process whilst satisfying the most stringent standards on healthcare products administration, a state-of-the-art Warehouse Management System and Computerised Systems Validation have been implemented for this project.

Marcello Ferrari, Vice President Global Head Customer Development Healthcare, Contract Logistics for Kuehne+Nagel said: “Our partnership with Elanco in China builds upon our existing collaborations in India and Mexico and highlights our commitment to the animal healthcare industry globally. As an animal healthcare customer, Elanco relies on the highest quality standards. With our HealthChain label, we ensure that our customers’ products are in the best hands across our entire network. Gaining our customers’ trust is a core element of our strategic Roadmap 2026.”

“China is already the second largest market for Elanco, next to the United States, our home market. Thanks to Kuehne+Nagel, we managed to consolidate our existing facilities and upgrade our supply chain operation to the next level. We are looking forward to seizing the growth opportunities in China’s fast-growing animal healthcare market with Kuehne+Nagel as our indispensable logistics partner,” said Dylan Lu, Vice President of Elanco (Greater China).

This milestone comes on the heels of announcing Kuehne+Nagel and Birmingham Airport Authority are partnering to expand air cargo business in the Southeastern Corridor of the U.S. in February 2023. Starting this week, Kuehne+Nagel will conduct two weekly flights with international cargo coming from Stuttgart, Germany to Birmingham, Alabama.

“As the number-one air freight forwarder worldwide, we are always looking for ways to contribute to the business success of our customers who trust us to manage their logistics,” said Greg Martin, Senior Vice President, Air Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel. “Our vision is to make Birmingham into a long-term gateway to and from the Southeastern Corridor of the U.S. and we’re pleased to be able to provide customers with alternative options that support their supply chain needs.”

Caption: On Sunday, April 2, a Boeing 747-8 Freighter Aircraft landed on the runway of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport marking the first charter cargo flight from Stuttgart, Germany to the Eastern U.S. The location at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport brings Kuehne+Nagel closer to customers in the Southeast Corridor, expanding the company’s commitment to serving this important part of North America.

Caption: In addition to being able to carry 16% more cargo than its predecessor, the Boeing 747-8 Freighter Aircraft’s max take-off weight is 950 lbs. greater. This weekly flight will help the automotive, aviation, and pharmaceutical industries, among others who need faster recovery time than at the major hubs that are experiencing congestion due to heavy activity.

Caption: The nose of the plane opens to allow loading and unloading of large cargo. As the cargo was making its way to the warehouse, VIP attendees had the rare opportunity to tour the plane.

Caption: An official ceremony attended by local elected officials along with Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and Kuehne+Nagel representatives was held on the airport apron to commemorate the inaugural flight.  
Pictured: Juergen Gentzke, U.S. Southeast Regional Vice President at Kuehne+Nagel, addresses the crowd.

Kuehne+Nagel France has received a delivery of 23 electric vehicles (EVs) that will be used for domestic groupage transportation services. For the occasion, the Managing Director of Renault Trucks France, Christophe Martin, has visited Kuehne+Nagel’s site in Villefranche sur Saône to ceremonially hand over the keys to Xavier Leger, National Road Logistics Director.

Kuehne+Nagel already piloted a number of EVs in the past years. As truck manufacturers are ramping up production, the company is committed to expand its EV footprint to reach its science-based targets. The company intends to equip 60% of its own fleet with EVs by the end of 2030.

Kuehne+Nagel France has a large domestic groupage network of 56 locations throughout the country, with many short and mid-range routes that can easily be serviced by EVs. On top, it also prepares the team for the upcoming legislation which prohibits polluting vehicles from entering French cities as of 2025, to improve air quality.

“For now, it is more efficient to use EVs for domestic routes instead of international routes because of their limited range and the lack of charging infrastructure on European highways,” says Xavier Leger. Until the required infrastructural changes happen for long distances, Kuehne+Nagel uses hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a bridging technology to already reduce road transportation carbon emissions.

Kuehne+Nagel has been in a trusting partnership with Norwegian technology company ScaleAQ since 2014. Their shared ambition is to drive a sustainable future and has now resulted in Norway’s first fully traceable biofuel cargo.

Norway is the world’s leading producer of Atlantic salmon and one of the largest seafood exporters in the world. Norwegian aquaculture has developed to become an industry of significant importance in the country.

ScaleAQ is a global technology supplier to the aquaculture industry worldwide, contributing to this success. The company’s commitment to sustainability and the environment reflects in their highly-compliant standards of aquaculture equipment. As part of ScaleAQ’s goals to identify new sustainable solutions they are embarking on a new biofuel journey with Kuehne+Nagel to reduce CO2e emissions for all their sea cargo.  

Kuehne+Nagel’s biofuel concept has made this next step possible for ScaleAQ by allocating an environmentally and socially corresponding next-generation biofuel made from waste-based feedstock to their cargo.

This Mass-Balance-Concept enables ScaleAQ to instantly avoid CO2e emissions from their entire supply chain. Mass balancing allows the consumption of biofuels on specific vessels and allocates fully traceable CO2e savings to specific cargo volumes. Kuehne+Nagel will work with leading carriers, energy companies and trading houses to provide ScaleAQ with this concept.

“Sustainability is at the core of what we do. This solution is exciting because it allows ScaleAQ reduce a total of 960 tons of CO2 *WtW in 2023,” says Hanne Digre, Sustainability Director, ScaleAQ.

“Providing our customers with access to reliable, high-quality low-carbon fuels enabling climate-neutral supply chains is a priority at Kuehne+Nagel”, says Arne Faaberg, National Manager, Kuehne+Nagel Norway.

^{*Well-to-Wake (WtW) is a well-known standard for measuring emissions from consumption; also known as life cycle emissions from the entire value chain. It is the sum of upstream (well-to-tank) and downstream (tank-to-wake) emissions.}