Emirates SkyCargo launches direct host-to-host connection with Kuehne+Nagel
Providing direct access to its market-leading products and services and extensive global network, Emirates SkyCargo is now available on Kuehne+Nagel’s internal booking engine. This milestone marks the first time Emirates SkyCargo has made its services available via a freight forwarders owned portal, a strategy that further elevates the airline’s world-class customer service experience. READ: Emirates […]
Kuehne+Nagel and SATS enter strategic collaboration
Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Ltd (“SATS“) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a strategic collaboration to drive value chain improvements and sustainability efforts within the air logistics industry. Together, the two companies have initially collaborated on several successful Proofs of Concept to optimise ground handling for e-commerce shipments, air charter hub and […]
Cathay Cargo innovation brings convenience to the booking process
As part of its focus on customer-centricity, Cathay Cargo has widened its sales distribution channel by placing its rates and availability in Kuehne+Nagel’s own booking engine, enabling users to access space, rates, and secure instant confirmation from Cathay Cargo’s inventory. The two-phase application programming interface (API) pilot scheme with Kuehne+Nagel in the Americas and latterly […]
IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG’s purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from […]
IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG’s purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from […]
Management changes at Kuehne+Nagel
The Board of Directors of Kuehne+Nagel International AG appoints Michael Aldwell to its Management Board as of October 1, 2023. Aldwell will assume responsibility for the business unit Sea Logistics and succeed Horst Joachim (Otto) Schacht. Otto Schacht, after 26 years of successful tenure at Kuehne+Nagel (since 2012 on the Management Board), will in the […]
Kuehne+Nagel acquires leading South African freight forwarder Morgan Cargo
Kuehne+Nagel signed an agreement to acquire Morgan Cargo, a leading South African, UK and Kenyan freight forwarder specialised in the transport and handling of perishable goods. During 2022 the company handled more than 40,000 tonnes of air freight and more than 20,000 TEU of sea freight globally, managed by approximately 450 logistics experts. The acquisition […]
LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower invest in sustainable aviation fuel
LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower have joined forces to purchase more than 25,000 litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The amount purchased would reduce the equivalent of the total emissions generated by a cargo flight on the Bogota-Miami route, carrying a large shipment of flowers, mainly roses. The SAF acquired is a type of […]
Kuehne+Nagel and Elanco partner to expand animal healthcare logistics capabilities in China
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 […]
Real-time container tracking via myKN by Kuehne+Nagel
Congestion and capacity constraints have made container visibility in recent times an absolute necessity for supply chain management. The new Container Dashboard in Kuehne+Nagel’s myKN online platform harnesses data of a geo system cloud solution to allow customers to track all their containers in real-time. In addition, it reduces manual effort in identifying milestones and […]
Kuehne+Nagel partners with Atlas Air and SR Technics Group to form the “Sustainable Engine Alliance”
Kuehne+Nagel, Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, and SR Technics Group have introduced the “Sustainable Engine Alliance” at the MRO Americas 2023 conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Representing a wide range of the aerospace industry, the Alliance pledges to set new industry standards for low-carbon aircraft engine supply chains in line with the […]
Kuehne+Nagel Sustainability Report paves the way for Roadmap 2026 implementation
Kuehne+Nagel has published its seventh Sustainability Report, which covers ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) performance in 2022. The report also outlines the important role ESG plays in the implementation of the group’s recently unveiled strategy. Living ESG is one of the four cornerstones of its Roadmap 2026. As part of its commitment to the science-based targets, […]
Kuehne+Nagel reports very strong 2022 result
Kuehne+Nagel closed the 2022 financial year with an exceptionally strong result. Group net turnover increased by 20% to CHF 39.4 billion, EBIT by 28% to CHF 3.8 billion and net profit by 30% to CHF 2.8 billion. The conversion rate, which describes the ratio of EBIT to gross profit of the Group, was 33.9%. All […]
Kuehne+Nagel further strengthens Africa footprint with new West Africa cluster
Kuehne+Nagel will serve its customers in Africa with an even stronger service: The group announced that Alexandre Muratore has been appointed Managing Director of the newly established West Africa Cluster comprising Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Togo, Benin, Mauritania, Guinea Bissau. He will be operating out of Abidjan, […]
Shimano partners with Kuehne+Nagel to cater for the increasing demand for sustainable mobility
Cranksets, derailleurs and rim brakes are some items you will find in the European Distribution Centre (DC) for Shimano, managed by Kuehne+Nagel. The 20,000 sqm Distribution Centre will be part of Kuehne+Nagel’s existing e-fulfilment hub in Tessenderlo, Belgium. The Japanese multinational, which-next to cycling components and gear-also sells fishing equipment, has a growing B2B e-commerce […]
Kuehne+Nagel and Vestas deepen partnership to support growing demand of renewable energy solutions
Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its partnership with Vestas, a global player in renewable energy solutions, by adding 60,000 sqm feet to its existing fulfilment center in Hodenhagen, Germany. From 2023 onwards, each year around 135,000 different items will be stored in the spare parts centre. Spare parts orders for wind turbines are characterised by a high […]
Kuehne+Nagel new airside facility boosts Africa’s healthcare logistics capability
Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a long-term agreement for a new airside facility strategically located in the airport zone of OR Tambo International airport, Johannesburg, South Africa. As part of this agreement, Kuehne+Nagel offers customers a set of logistics solutions, including warehousing, transportation, customs brokerage, supply chain management, and airside support to project-specific charter in- and […]
Atlas Air takes delivery of new Boeing 747-8 freighter
Atlas Air has announced it has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-8 Freighter. This aircraft is the third of four new Boeing 747-8 Freighters Atlas Air ordered in January 2021 and is the first of two 747-8Fs Atlas Air will operate for its customer Kuehne+Nagel under a long-term agreement. “This 747-8F delivery underscores the importance […]
K+N introduces EV services for airport transfers in India
Kuehne+Nagel, the global logistics company, has launched an electric vehicle service for airport transfers in Mumbai, India. With this service, Kuehne+Nagel aims to switch to electric vehicles in a phased manner to reduce its carbon footprint and progress towards a sustainable future and Greener India. The Indian-made electric vehicle “Mahindra Treo Zor” will shuttle air […]
IAG Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel early adopters of UK SAF
Kuehne+Nagel to reduce emissions by purchasing eight million litres of sustainable aviation fuel. The delivery will be over 2022 and will remove approximately 18,300 tonnes of CO2, which is the equivalent of 150 British Airways flights between London and New York. The SAF, manufactured from sustainable waste feedstocks, will be sourced from Phillips 66 Limited’s […]
Kuehne+Nagel charters Antonov to send 111 tonnes of UNICEF goods to Ukraine
A massive donation, worth 10 million Swiss francs, by Kuehne+Nagel has enabled 111 tonnes of humanitarian aid to be flown to Ukraine. The company’s Emergency & Relief Logistics team in Copenhagen, Denmark partnered with large humanitarian aid organisations to quickly set up critical aid missions funded by its donation. As a result, the largest charter […]
Kuehne+Nagel to offer SAF option for all shipments
Kuehne+Nagel becomes the first air logistics provider to offer its customers the option to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for each shipment. This new add-on is available on all Kuehne+Nagel air freight quoting platforms and channels, allowing customers to choose carbon neutral transport via their preferred online or offline quoting method. With the newly launched […]
QuickSTAT facility opens in Singapore
QuickSTAT, a subsidiary of Kuehne+Nagel, has opened a new control tower and conditioning facility in Singapore. The investment is part of Kuehne+Nagel and QuickSTAT’s pharma and healthcare strategy to further expand their logistics capabilities to serve customers across Asia Pacific. As a leading biomedical science hub in the heart of Asia and its proximity to […]
Brucargo optimises perishables facilities
In the logistics zone of Brussels Airport, the new infrastructure for the transport of perishables of DSV-Panalpina Adelantex and Kuehne+Nagel is operational. This concerns refrigerated warehouses with two additional border inspection posts for the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain to ensure a smooth and efficient transport and inspection of perishable goods. […]
Kuehne+Nagel acquires Salmosped
Kuehne+Nagel acquires Salmosped. Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Salmosped AS. The Oslo-based company is a Norwegian perishables freight forwarder specialising in transportation of seafood products. It generated turnover of CHF 118 million (£93 million) in 2020 and handled approximately 63,000 tonnes of goods. Today, Norway is […]
Kuehne+Nagel and IAG Cargo complete the first net zero carbon charter chain
Kuehne+Nagel and IAG Cargo completed a chain of 16 charter flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta fully carbon neutral after securing initial 1.2 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This collaboration marks the first time ever that such a charter chain is operated with net zero carbon emissions. The entire project utilised aircraft primarily suited for […]
Kuehne+Nagel reports strong start to 2021
Kuehne+Nagel’s start to the 2021 business year was marked by a strong demand in transport services, especially for pharma and e-Commerce fulfilment. Kuehne+Nagel achieved an excellent result in this environment: net turnover of over CHF 6.0 billion, EBIT of CHF 431 million and earnings for the period of CHF 318 million were all significantly higher year-on-year. […]
Volga-Dnepr marks long-standing link with K+N Russia after two decades
Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Kuehne +Nagel have recently partnered on a flight delivering a power turbine from East Midlands, UK to Russia to mark 25 years of working together. The 4.5-tonne shipment was loaded into Volga-Dnepr’s IL-76TD-90VD aircraft using its onboard crane system and then expedited to its final destination on time. “We always were of […]
Kuehne + Nagel sells major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio
Kuehne + Nagel has entered a definitive agreement to sell a major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics. This will include drinks logistics, food services and retail & technology businesses. These operations generated a turnover of around £806 million in 2019. Dr Detlef Trefzger, CEO of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, […]
Kuehne + Nagel to accelerate development in Asia Pacific
Following the successful combination of the former three European regions into one Europe, the significant growth and successful integration of three major acquisitions in the North America region, the focus for the years to come is on Asia Pacific. Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, sets path for further and accelerated […]