キューネ・アンド・ナーゲル（株）

What キューネ・アンド・ナーゲル（株） does

キューネ・アンド・ナーゲル（株） (Kuehne+Nagel Japan) is the Japanese operating subsidiary of Kuehne+Nagel International AG, a Switzerland-headquartered, SIX Swiss Exchange–listed global freight forwarding and supply chain management company founded in 1893. The Japan entity was established in 1982 and is registered in Koto-ku, Tokyo, providing sea freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, road transport, warehousing and distribution, customs clearance, cargo insurance via subsidiary Nacora Insurance, e-commerce fulfillment, project logistics, cold chain logistics, and 4PL integrated logistics. The Japan subsidiary serves Japanese enterprises across seven verticals — aerospace, automotive and new mobility, consumer, healthcare, high-tech and semiconductors, industrial, and perishables — drawing on the parent group's global infrastructure of approximately 1,300 locations across 100 countries, 85,000 logistics professionals, and 400,000+ customers worldwide.

The product and technology stack centers on the myKN customer-facing platform (instant quoting, booking, and tracking across all transport modes), the ControlLOG 4PL orchestration system (coordinating 600+ operating partners and 40+ technology partners via 800+ supply chain professionals across six regional control towers), the seaexplorer sea-freight routing tool with CO2 emissions calculator, the OGS project logistics visibility platform with vendor performance dashboards, and the Lyric-powered 4PL digital twin capability for scenario simulation and decision support (exemplified by the Bayer reference deployment). Industry-certified networks include HealthChain (GxP-compliant healthcare across 260 global locations) and FreshChain (perishables with hubs in Bogota, Quito, Nairobi, and Amsterdam). IoT sensors provide real-time temperature monitoring and intervention on reefer and sensitive cargo, supporting pharmaceutical flows and the QuickSTAT clinical-trial logistics subsidiary.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: transaction-based freight forwarding fees (sea, air, road), managed services for contract logistics and 4PL orchestration, professional services for project logistics and consulting, and value-added services including customs clearance, insurance, and e-commerce fulfillment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed — customers obtain customized pricing via the myKN self-service platform or direct enterprise sales engagement. Go-to-market combines a 1,300-location enterprise field sales network with industry-specialized teams, inside sales for inbound digital inquiries, self-service digital channels via myKN, and event-driven demand generation through webinars (EU CBAM, IEEPA litigation, Book and Claim, 4PL digital twins) and content marketing (Consumer Insider, Renewables Spotlight, Solar Spotlight newsletters; SEO-optimized Incoterms, HS code, and SOLAS/VGM guides). The Japan entity participates in the global sub-brand portfolio — myKN, FreshChain, HealthChain, seaexplorer, ControlLOG, HyperCare, and Book and Claim — alongside named reference customers including Bayer (healthcare, 4PL digital twin), Continental Tires (automotive), and Freshclusive (perishables, 300% growth in under two years).

Name

キューネ・アンド・ナーゲル（株）

Legal name

Kuehne+Nagel International AG

Website

https://jp.kuehne-nagel.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

キューネ・アンド・ナーゲル（株）is the Japanese subsidiary of Kuehne+Nagel International AG, a Swiss-listed global logistics major. It delivers sea, air, and road freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs clearance, project logistics, and 4PL services to Japanese enterprises across vertical sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carrier & Service Contract Management (NVOCC Contracts/Rate Procurement) (TLACALAG), Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE), Power Generation & Grid Equipment Transport (Transformers, Turbines) (TLADAGAK)

Keywords

• Global freight forwarding
• Supply chain management
• Warehouse fulfillment
• Customs brokerage
• Cold chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Schindellegi

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from global freight forwarding across sea, air, and road transport modes. Includes FCL and LCL container shipping, air freight, and road logistics services.
2. Contract Logistics and Warehousing: Fulfilment, warehousing, and distribution services providing storage, inventory management, and last-mile delivery capabilities.
3. Value-Added Services: Customs clearance, cargo insurance, and consulting services that complement core logistics offerings.
4. 4PL Integrated Logistics: Fourth-party logistics solutions providing end-to-end supply chain orchestration and management for enterprise customers.
5. Project Logistics: Specialized logistics for oversized, heavy-lift, and complex cargo including BESS units, solar panels, and industrial equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kuehne+Nagel operates as a global freight forwarding and supply chain management provider, offering multi-modal transport services (sea, air, road), warehousing and fulfillment, customs clearance, cargo insurance, e-commerce logistics, project logistics, cold chain logistics, and 4PL integrated logistics. The Japanese subsidiary delivers localized execution of these services through industry-verticalized solutions for aerospace, automotive, healthcare, high-tech, consumer, industrial, and perishables customers.

Product overview

Kuehne+Nagel operates as a global logistics services provider offering a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding and supply chain management solutions. The core product portfolio centers on multi-modal transport services (sea, air, road), warehousing, customs clearance, and specialized logistics. The company provides industry-specific solutions across Aerospace, Automotive and New Mobility, Consumer, Healthcare, High-Tech and Semiconductors, Industrial, and Perishables sectors. The digital ecosystem includes myKN (customer-facing portal for quotes, booking, and tracking), seaexplorer (route planning tool), ControlLOG (4PL orchestration platform), OGS (project logistics visibility), and specialized solutions like FreshChain (perishables), HealthChain (healthcare), HyperCare (proactive monitoring), and Book and Claim (sustainable logistics). The offering operates as a unified platform-plus-services model where myKN serves as the central digital gateway while specialized modules address specific industry and operational requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myKN: Digital platform for shipment management, quoting, booking and tracking
• FreshChain
• HealthChain
• seaexplorer
• ControlLOG
• HyperCare
• Book and Claim

Products and services

• Sea Logistics (海上輸送)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced road freight costs by 38% through data-driven route optimization
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• LyriccoreTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2025Strategic technology partnership combining Kuehne+Nagel's logistics expertise with Lyric's digital twin platform technology. Collaboration enables advanced 4PL digital twin solutions for real supply chain decision support, exemplified in the Bayer use case demonstrating real decision intelligence capabilities.
• BayercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise customer partnership for 4PL digital twin implementation. Bayer serves as reference customer demonstrating real-world application of Kuehne+Nagel's 4PL digital twin technology and InSave decision support system.
• Continental TiresmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for international supply chain management. The collaboration has delivered consistent and improved supply chain efficiency through joint logistics optimization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-based digital-native freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and trucking with proprietary technology platform. Represents the emerging digital-forwarder category that competes with K+N's myKN platform for tech-forward shippers and mid-market accounts.

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global forwarder offering air, sea, road, contract logistics, and specialized services including automotive and healthcare — comparable mid-sized competitor to K+N with similar family-owned origins and vertical specialization.
• Expeditors International: US-based Expeditors is a publicly traded global freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight with customs brokerage, operating a similar asset-light model to K+N and competing for enterprise customers across the same verticals and lanes.
• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest state-affiliated freight forwarder and logistics provider, offering air, sea, road, contract logistics, and project logistics comparable to K+N's portfolio, with strong Asia-Pacific and Belt-and-Road corridor presence.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: North America's largest third-party logistics provider with NAVERUS freight brokerage, ocean and air forwarding, and managed services. Directly comparable to K+N's asset-light multi-modal forwarding model with similar enterprise customer focus.
• CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM): Owned by ocean carrier CMA CGM, CEVA provides contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain management globally, directly competing with K+N in contract logistics and forwarding, with particular strength in Europe and Asia.
• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered DSV (including the integrated Panalpina and Schenker acquisitions) is a top-three global freight forwarder offering air, sea, and road forwarding plus contract logistics, directly competing with K+N on multi-modal enterprise services and project logistics.
• DHL Global Forwarding (Deutsche Post DHL): Deutsche Post DHL's forwarding division is the world's largest air and ocean freight forwarder, directly competing with Kuehne+Nagel across all transport modes, customer verticals, and global geographies. Both serve 400,000+ enterprise customers with multi-modal services.

Regional players

• Yusen Logistics: Japanese global logistics provider (Nippon Yusen subsidiary) offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable in service scope to K+N's Japan business and competes regionally.
• Nippon Express Holdings: Japan's largest logistics company and parent of Nippon Express, offering global forwarding, warehousing, and moving services. While global, it has particular strength in Japan and Asia, making it a regional incumbent comparable to K+N's Japan operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/KuehneNagel
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• Instagraminstagram.com/kuehne_nagel

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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