Kuehne+Nagel Group: Evonik selects Kuehne+Nagel to lead logistics excellence in Asia-Pacific Mittwoch, 21. Mai 2025 - 06:46
- Managing air, sea, and road transportation through control tower setup across Asia-Pacific
- Driving operational excellence while transforming supply chain management strategy
Kuehne+Nagel has signed a lead logistics provider (LLP) service agreement with Evonik, a global leader in specialty chemicals based in Germany. The collaboration aims to enhance Evonik’s operational excellence and support the implementation of a comprehensive transport management strategy across Asia-Pacific.
As the LLP for Evonik in this key market, Kuehne+Nagel will manage air, sea, and road transportation across Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, India and South East Asia. With a mandate to handle approximately 70,000 shipments annually, Kuehne+Nagel will leverage its advanced technology solutions and extensive global network to drive efficiency and reduce costs throughout Evonik's supply chain.
The collaboration is designed to integrate Evonik’s existing system, enabling standardised and digitised logistics processes while providing real-time visibility for orders and shipments. By implementing a robust transport management strategy, Kuehne+Nagel aims to drive savings on Evonik's transportation expenditure while enhancing overall operational excellence.
“We are excited to collaborate with Kuehne+Nagel. This partnership will not only streamline our logistics processes but also support our ambitious goals in transport management to cater to the growing market demands,” says Xia Fuliang, President of Greater China, Evonik.
“This marks the beginning of a transformative journey for Evonik’s supply chain operations in Asia-Pacific. We are honoured to take on the lead logistics provider role and ensure we meet their targets for operational efficiency and cost optimisation,” says Alan Ni, Managing Director of Greater China, Kuehne+Nagel.
About Evonik
Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and generated sales of €15.2 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €2.1 billion in 2024. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions for customers. About 32,000 employees work together for a common purpose: We want to improve life today and tomorrow.
Asia Pacific is a strong driving force of the global economy and an important source of innovation. Consequently Evonik endeavors to further grow its business in the region. Sales reached €32.8 billion in 2024 and the company employs over 5,000 people at more than 50 sites in Asia Pacific.
About Kuehne+Nagel
With more than 82,000 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.
