Kuehne & Nagel International AG is a Switzerland-based global logistics and supply chain management company that specializes in freight forwarding services across air, sea, and land. Founded in 1890 in Bremen, Germany by August Kühne and Friedrich Nagel, the company has grown into one of the world’s leading logistics providers, operating in more than 100 countries with a network of over 1,300 offices. Its broad geographic footprint covers key trade lanes in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, catering to multinational corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises alike.
The company’s service portfolio includes air freight, sea freight, overland transportation, contract logistics and integrated supply chain solutions. Its air freight division offers time-critical and charter services, while its sea freight business covers full-container-load (FCL), less-than-container-load (LCL) and breakbulk shipments. Overland transportation leverages a combination of road and rail networks to optimize cross-border and domestic cargo movements, and the contract logistics arm provides warehousing, distribution and value-added services such as kitting, packaging and reverse logistics.
Innovation is central to Kuehne & Nagel’s strategy, with the company investing in digital platforms like KN Login for shipment visibility, e-commerce logistics solutions and data-driven tools designed to enhance supply chain resilience. Sustainability initiatives include carbon-neutral shipping options, energy-efficient warehousing and transparent environmental reporting to meet growing customer demand for green logistics. The company actively collaborates with industry bodies and customers to develop decarbonization road maps and implement circular economy principles.
Leadership at Kuehne & Nagel International comprises a Board of Directors and an Executive Board with CEO Dr. Detlef Trefzger at the helm since 2014. Under his guidance, the company has maintained steady operational growth and solidified its position in vertical markets such as automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, retail and technology. The senior management team brings together seasoned professionals in finance, operations, information technology and commercial development, driving continuous improvement and global expansion initiatives.
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