- Business
- Kuehne + Nagel International AG is a leading global logistics and freight forwarding company providing integrated supply chain solutions and value-added logistics services. Main products and services include: contract logistics (warehousing, distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, value-added services), international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail), integrated logistics solutions (end-to-end supply chain management, customs clearance, import/export handling, palletized and unpackaged cargo management), industry-specific logistics (pharma, automotive, consumer goods, high-tech, chemicals, energy, retail), and logistics technology and digital platforms (visibility, tracking, digital documentation, customer portals, e-commerce integration). The company also offers specialized services such as project cargo and heavy-lift, freight consolidation, and reverse logistics; supply chain design and optimization, procurement and vendor management, and freight rate benchmarking and analytics.
Latest major company changes include: strategic alliances and partnerships to broaden network capabilities and service offerings; ongoing acquisitions and integrations enhancing regional coverage and sector expertise; launches of digital tools and platforms to improve transparency and efficiency; reorganizations and expansions of regional hubs to support growing e-commerce and last-mile fulfilment; continued expansions into emerging markets and new industry verticals. These developments reflect a focus on expanding end-to-end supply chain solutions, increasing capacity, and enhancing digital automation and data-driven services.
Additional context: operates across global industrial segments including consumer, healthcare, automotive, industrials, and technology; targets manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce platforms, and healthcare providers as primary customers; geographic operations span Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa; founded in 1890 with headquarters in Hamburg, Germany; subsidiaries and affiliates operate via an extensive international network under the Kuehne + Nagel umbrella, with related entities coordinating regional and sector-specific activities.