• One of the world's leading perishable logistics providers furtherexpands its global network
• Growing the KN FreshChain footprint acrossSouth Asia Pacific 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Media OutReach - November 7, 2019 - Kuehne + Nagel further enhancesits perishable logistics service offering with the opening of an airfreightperishable hub in Auckland, New Zealand. The brand new facility is part ofKuehne + Nagel's strategy to grow its airfreight offering in the region, inparticular the KN FreshChain footprint. Being one of the leading perishablelogistics providers in the world, Kuehne + Nagel aims to drive service excellenceand further strengthen its end-to-end perishable solutions.

Picture caption, from left to right: Francis Murugan, Managing Director Kuehne + Nagel New Zealand, Karen Hageman, General Manager Airfreight Kuehne + Nagel New Zealand, Jens Drewes, President Kuehne + Nagel South Asia Pacific

Jens Drewes, President South AsiaPacific of Kuehne + Nagel says, "With a well-known international reputation forproducing high-quality food products and produce for export, New Zealand is anideal location for building an airfreight perishable facility. This investmentreaffirms our long-term commitment to creating value for our customers throughour airfreight solutions, especially KN FreshChain."

Located close to the Auckland Airport,the hub of over 6,000 m² has a dedicated space for the storage andmanagement of temperature-sensitive products. The facility is equipped with sixperishable cool rooms with adjustable temperature and two freezer chambers.There are also two rooms dedicated for the handling of pharmaceutical products.Additionally, the hub is Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) certified.

"The perishable industry is a keygrowth area for Kuehne + Nagel. The new facility will address the needs forhigh-quality transportation of temperature-sensitive perishable products and strengthenour position as a leading player in the New Zealand airfreight perishableindustry," adds Francis Murugan, Managing Director, Kuehne + Nagel New Zealand.

About Kuehne + Nagel

With almost 82,000 employeesat more than 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group isone of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position liesin the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, witha clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics solutions. Furtherinformation can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com