Kuehne + Nagel begins partnership with New Zealand Defence Force

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Zealand Defence Force consisting of the Royal New Zealand Navy, the New Zealand Army and the Royal New Zealand Air Force, has signed a multi-year contract with Kuehne + Nagel.

Under the agreement, Kuehne + Nagel will be the global supplier of domestic and international freight forwarding and customs services. The scope of work includes specialised services such as aircraft support incorporating AOG and engine movements.

Domestic and international logistics is of critical importance to the New Zealand Defence Force. To provide logistical support to over 20 operational missions around the world, in addition to managing the ongoing needs of a military supply chain, Kuehne + Nagel has set-up a control tower with a dedicated global team of experts in key locations to ensure continuity of supply. It will also provide real-time visibility and online tracking tools to monitor airfreight, seafreight and overland cargo movements.  

Colonel Ruth Putze, Joint Support Component Commander, New Zealand Defence force says: "The movement of freight in support of domestic and international operations is critical to our business. We are therefore very happy to be working with Kuehne + Nagel as a highly qualified and professional service provider."

Michael Aldwell, New Zealand Managing Director for Kuehne + Nagel says: "We are delighted to partner with the New Zealand Defence Force as their exclusive supplier for freight forwarding services and look forward to delivering customer excellence by drawing on our global expertise in government & defence logistics as well as aid & relief operations."  

About Kuehne + Nagel

With approximately 70,000 employees at more than 1,300 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 solutions.

Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com

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SOURCE Kuehne + Nagel (Asia Pacific) Management Pte Ltd.