Kuehne + Nagel opens new shared warehouse facility in Hong Kong

by Press Release on 2012-06-22 02:19:00

Hong Kong, June 21, 2012 - Kuehne + Nagel has opened its second contract logistics facility in Hong Kong to meet the growing demand for quality warehousing and distribution services in the area. With the additional warehousing space of 75,000 sq. ft., Kuehne + Nagel has now a total of 350,000 sq. ft. under management in Hong Kong.

The new facility is located at the Hutchison Logistics Centre, adjacent to Kuehne + Nagel’s warehouse at Asia Terminals Limited and its container freight stations (CFS) in Kwai Chung, the major logistics hub in Hong Kong.

It features 750 pallet positions, 2,000 shelf locations, a 20,000-sq.ft. stacking area and a multi-purpose inspection room, all supported by stateof- the-art material handling equipment and warehouse management systems. Smooth access to the facility is provided by 21 loading docks.

The premises meet stringent security and safety requirements.

“Our logistics facilities are strategically connected with our CFS operations for seafreight and airfreight. Customers can thus benefit from  streamlined integrated logistics activities and enhanced flexibility,” said Joerg Bull, Managing Director of Kuehne + Nagel Hong Kong, Macau and South China.

About Kuehne + Nagel
With more than 63,000 employees at 1,000 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics services.

In Hong Kong, Kuehne + Nagel operates at five locations and employs around 610 people. Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com