Kuehne + Nagel expands its temperature controlled logistics

Kuehne + Nagel optimises logistics of the Roche pharmaceuticals group in Greece and buys Australian perishables specialist Link Logistics

The Kuehne + Nagel group developed and implemented an environmentally friendly logistics solution for the transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products to Greece for its customer Roche. The solution covers the consolidation and transport from pick-up at Roche plants all over Europe to Greece (between +2°C and +8°C, and between +15°C and +25°C).

As opposed to transport by airfreight the new model achieves a reduction in fuel consumption emissions over the same distance. Furthermore, the passive temperature control packing, which was previously required, is no longer needed, thus reducing the volume of the shipment as well as saving packing material. As a result of these measures, the CO2 emissions are reduced by around 85 per cent, as Kuehne + Nagel states. The service uses refrigerated trailers which permit exact temperature control and efficient double-stack loading. The majority of the tractor units conform to the Euro-5 standard.

Kuehne + Nagel’s striving for strengthening its perishables logistics network led to an acquisition in Australia, as the group announced on 2 February. They took over the leading provider of air freight exportations of meat, fruit and vegetables down under, Link Logistics International Pty. Ltd. This company employs 33 staff at its headquarters in Melbourne and at facilities in Sydney and Tasmania. Their geographic operational focus lies on Australia, Asia and the Middle East.

Quelle: LogEastics
Portal: www.logistik-express.com