Company Research Report: Kuehne+Nagel

Company Overview

• Name: Kuehne+Nagel International AG

• Mission: To shape the world of logistics by connecting people and goods through innovative and sustainable logistics solutions. The company aims to contribute positively to global trade and bring communities closer.

• Founded: In 1890 by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel.

• Headquarters: Switzerland

• Key People:

• Stefan Paul, CEO

• Michael Aldwell, EVP Sea Logistics

• Markus Blanka-Graff, CFO

• Martin Kolbe, CIO

• Sarah Kreienbühl, Chief Human Resources Officer

• Dr. Marc Pfeffer, Chief Legal Officer

• Dr. Hansjoerg Rodi, EVP Road Logistics

• Yngve Ruud, EVP Air Logistics

• Gianfranco Sgro, EVP Contract Logistics

• Number of Employees: Over 80,000 logistics and supply chain professionals.

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Leading global provider in sea freight and air freight logistics services.

Products

Transportation and Fulfilment Services

• Sea Logistics:

• Full Container Load and Less Than Container Load services

• Reefer Logistics for perishables

• Project Logistics for challenging routes

• Sustainable initiatives like CO2-optimised routing

• Air Logistics:

• Sustainable Aviation Fuel options available

• Air charter services

• Real-time tracking and customs clearance

• Road Logistics:

• Full Truck Load (FTL), Less Than Truck Load (LTL), and Groupage services

• Real-time visibility and shipment data with AI-driven insights

Warehousing and Distribution

• Solutions tailored for various industries like healthcare, technology, consumer, and e-commerce.

• Services include last-mile delivery, order management, and inventory management.

Supply Chain Management

• 4PL Services: Orchestration of end-to-end supply chains with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Specialized Logistics

• Aerospace Logistics: Certified services to handle aircraft systems and spare parts.

• Automotive and New Mobility: Solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers and battery logistics.

• Consumer Logistics: From raw materials to final delivery, offering resilience and sustainability.

• Healthcare Logistics: GxP-compliant services ensuring product integrity.

• High-Tech and Semicon Logistics: Support across the globe for semiconductors and electronic components.

• Industrial Logistics: Solutions for chemicals, solar, machinery, and specialized components.

• Perishables Logistics: Cold chain services for flowers, fish, and food products.

Digital Solutions

• myKN Platform: Integrative platform for shipment tracking and logistics management, providing real-time data and insights.

Recent Developments

• Financial Performance: Published Q3/2024 results emphasizing consistent positioning in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for logistics providers.

• Sustainability: Continued transition to a zero carbon business model, including support for biofuels and sustainable logistics solutions.

• Recent Partnerships: Announced an acquisition to strengthen cross-border offerings in the Asia Pacific region.

• New Products and Features:

• Integration of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in air logistics

• Enhanced digital solutions for real-time tracking and supply chain visibility.