Schaeffler Partners with Kuehne+Nagel to Manage New Central Logistics Center in Thailand
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has teamed up with Kuehne+Nagel to manage a new 3,000sqm Central Logistics Center in Thailand, located near Schaeffler’s manufacturing plant in Chonburi. The center will handle kitting, goods receiving, and shipping, enhancing delivery capacity and optimizing logistics processes for customers across the Asia Pacific region. This partnership is part of Schaeffler’s commitment to improving spare parts distribution and innovation. Kuehne+Nagel’s investment in Thailand aligns with its strategic growth in Asia, contributing to stronger customer partnerships and expanding its regional presence.
(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 18-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to manage its new 3,000sqm Central Logistics Center in Thailand, strategically located in the Si Racha free zone near Schaeffler’s manufacturing plant in Chonburi. This assembly and packaging facility will serve as a crucial supply hub for Schaeffler’s customers across the Asia Pacific region. The facility will handle a range of operational tasks, including kitting, goods receiving, and shipping, with the goal of optimizing logistics processes and enhancing delivery capacity to ensure reliable and efficient service.
Micah Shepard, President of Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Asia Pacific, commented, “This new logistics center will play a pivotal role in supporting our operations in the Asia Pacific. By collaborating with Kuehne+Nagel, we aim to improve the accessibility of spare parts distribution, with a strong emphasis on innovation, customer focus, and operational efficiency.”
David Roussiere, Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel for Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, highlighted the long-standing partnership with Schaeffler, saying, “Our relationship with Schaeffler has strengthened over the years through shared commitment and collaboration. This new project is another step forward in building on this solid foundation and leveraging the opportunities that lie ahead.”
As part of its Roadmap 2026 strategy, Kuehne+Nagel continues to focus on expanding its presence in Asia, with Thailand playing a key role in its growth plans. The company has also invested in a new distribution center at the Suvarnabhumi Airport free trade zone in Bangkok, reinforcing its commitment to the region.
About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.
Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.
Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion
The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services in the mobility ecosystem by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 120,000 employees and around 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies.
Media Contacts:
Marco de Angeli
Global Communication
Manager, Contract Logistics,
Integrated Logistics
+39 33-5130-2216
marco.deangeli @kuehnenagel.com
Chan Mi Ki
Communication Manager,
South and Southeast Asia
+65 6330 0631
miki.chan
@kuehne-nagel.com
SOURCE: Kuehne+Nagel
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