Tag: Kuehne & Nagel

Redline Communications selects Kuehne + Nagel to deliver globally integrated supply chain solution

Posted by | Sep 6, 2007 | |

Redline Communications, a leading provider of standards-based wireless broadband solutions, has selected Kuehne + Nagel to provide a global supply chain solution integrating international and domestic transportation management and contract logistics and related value-added services, with global network visibility, inventory and order management.

To support its solution, Kuehne + Nagel has established strategically located logistics operations for Redline in Toronto; Dallas, Texas; and Taipei, Taiwan. The company also has deployed its powerful supply logistics applications, which include replenishment algorithms that help improve order accuracy and inventory management.

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Kuehne + Nagel opens midlands distribution centre

Posted by | Sep 5, 2007 | |

KN Drinks Logistics has open-ed a new regional distribution centre near Birmingham. The shared-user facility at Hams Hall includes a 14,524 sq m warehouse and 1,152 sq m of office space. The company expects to handle an average of 19,000 pallets a month at the site, rising to 28,000 pallets at peak times. Peter Ulber, parent company Kuehne + Nagel’s North West Europe chief executive, says: “Our recent success in acquiring significant new contracts through KN Drinks Logistics has prompted the decision to invest in a new facility.

“Both existing and future customers will benefit from the increased capacity within the network and we will be continuing to invest in the development of our dedicated service offering to this market. Our aim is to be recognized as the first-choice logistics provider to the drinks industry.” Operations carried out at Hams Hall include receiving goods, picking, goods dis-patch, bulk and racked temperature-controlled storage, bulk ambient storage and handling of imports.

A combination of both Anheuser-Busch and Scottish and Newcastle products are handled. There is also additional capacity for potential future customers. Earlier this year, KN took over the Anheuser-Busch drinks distribution contract from Bibby Distribution. Brands include Budweiser, Michelob and Harbin.

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DHL rivals in the USA show no appetite for owning aircraft

Posted by | Sep 3, 2007 | |

DHL added another airline to its line-up this spring with the acquisition of a stake in Astar Air Cargo, but the other mega-forwarders have no interest in owning cargo aircraft, despite a penchant for dedicated freighter-cargo flights.

DHL’s appetite for cargo airlines suffered a setback in July when ABX Air, the erstwhile freighter division of Airborne Express spun off after the integrator’s acquisition by DHL, rebuffed a takeover offer from Astar Air Cargo, the former DHL Airways. A marriage between the two would have combined the two US cargo carriers that make most of their business moving traffic for DHL. The integrator had acquired a 49 percent stake in Astar in early June along with a 24.9 percent voting interest, the maximum position in US airlines allowed to non-US entities.

DHL’s express business in the US has suffered in the wake of the integration of its air network into a single hub and is not expected to produce black figures before 2009. Nevertheless, the buy into Astar did not surprise industry observers.

The Astar buy-in followed DHL’s acquisition of a 49 percent stake in Polar Air Cargo last year, which included a 20-year block space agreement giving the integrator guaranteed lift on Polar’s transpacific flights. For intra-Asia traffic, DHL has permanent lift through its stake in Air Hong Kong and the carrier’s A300F operations in the region.

These deals are fuelled by the logistics giant’s express business, but they also drop fixed capacity into the lap of DHL Global Forwarding.

The other global mega-forwarders like Schenker, Kuehne + Nagel or Panalpina, have ruled out the possibility of owning freighter aircraft, notwithstanding a need for dedicated cargo flights.

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Kuehne + Nagel International AG: Half year result

Posted by | Jul 23, 2007 | |

Kuehne + Nagel’s recent growth has moderated only slightly over the past six months, as seen through its half-yearly figures for the period Jan- July 2007 published last 29th July.

The headline profit figure, EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Amortisation) which is the favored measure of the new logistics orientated K+N, grew by 12.6 pct compared to the first half of 2006, to CHF 467.9million on a turnover of CHF 9,968.3million, up 14.7pct . Net earnings grew by 27 pct. These figures are slightly below last year’s very high growth rates and suggest some tightening in margins.

K+N’s key sea freight business continues to grow strongly. Although a 15 pct increase in container volumes and a 13.6 pct increase in turnover reflect the buoyancy of the overall market, it claims it is still gaining market share. K+N admitted that margins were tightening yet still managed to return an operating profit growth of 15 pct .

Airfreight grew at an impressive 16 pct in terms of tonnage and 7.1 pct in turnover. Operational profit grew by 25pct and EBITDA margin was over 5pct .

Road and rail transport grew at 17.5 pct , but margins were much tighter with investment driving down EBITDA to CHF21.7million. However contract logistics jumped by 15.1 pct in terms of operational profits to CHF115million.

K+N indicated that it wants to grow its rail freight network business through acquisition in an attempt to improve its economy of scale. Six months ago it similarly indicated that it aimed to expand its road -freight network through acquisition; however it has yet to make a major purchase.

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Managing Domestic Logistics for Siemens Home and Office Devices in China

Posted by | Jun 13, 2007 | |

Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices (Shanghai) Ltd., a wholly owned operating company of Siemens Ltd. China, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel China a contract to provide domestic warehousing and distribution services for its full range of Gigaset products, including cordless phones, home media devices and broadband products.

In the scope of the new agreement, Kuehne + Nagel is providing a comprehensive range of logistics services, including inbound receipt, storage, pick and pack operations, as well as distribution to Siemens’ customers across China.

As part of its value-added offer, Kuehne + Nagel has set up a spare parts & repair centre and installed a high security area at its 10,500 sqm multi-user facility in Shanghai. In addition, the application of state-of-the-art warehouse management systems, such as radio frequency-based barcode scanning technology, enables the seamless availability of information down to the item level along Siemens’ supply chain.

“We require a logistics provider who can meet our high demand for operational flexibility, reliability and cost-effectiveness, particularly so with our ambitious expansion plan in China. Kuehne + Nagel have demonstrated its capabilities with the ideal combination of logistics excellence and local market knowledge,” commented Johann Goettler, Chief Financial Officer of Siemens Home and Office Devices (China) Ltd.

“We are delighted to be supporting Siemens as its preferred logistics partner. Our globally integrated and technology-driven solutions are highly scalable, allowing for efficient customization of services to meet the changing requirements of Siemens as it continually expands its business in China,” said Andy Weber, Managing Director of Kuehne & Nagel (Asia Pacific) Management Ltd.

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