New deal covers solutions for contract logistics, including last-mile transportation and fulfilment operations
Kuehne+Nagel has announced that it is expanding its collaboration with ABB in Chile, a global leader in electrification and automation technologies. The new agreement covers solutions for contract logistics, including last-mile transportation and fulfilment operations.
With a global partnership spanning over 30 years, ABB and Kuehne+Nagel have collaborated in Chile for more than a decade, particularly in air logistics, supporting ABB’s divisions with import services from Europe and the US.
Under the new agreement, Kuehne+Nagel will support ABB with logistics services across its three business units: electrification, motion, and process automation. A cross-docking service has also been implemented in coordination with the air logistics team, enabling efficient process integration.
Kuehne+Nagel’s multi-customer distribution centre is located in Santiago. The modern facility, inaugurated in 2024, meets the highest (AAA) logistics standards, including state-of-the-art security systems. Approximately 300 orders are processed monthly for over 120 recipients throughout Chile.
Javier Ansó, head of contract logistics at Kuehne+Nagel Chile, commented: “This expansion of our cooperation with ABB reflects our shared commitment to increasingly sustainable and efficient logistics, aligned with the evolving industry challenges in Chile. We are proud to support the development of ABB’s national operations.”
Martín Castellucci, country holding officer de ABB in Chile and Peru, added: “Having a strategic partner in our logistics operations allows us to move toward a more agile, secure, and efficient distribution network, with a clear focus on sustainability, which is a fundamental pillar for our company.”
According to both companies, sustainability is a key pillar of the partnership. They are driving initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of their joint operations. Kuehne+Nagel has deployed an electric fleet dedicated to ABB’s operations, significantly reducing the carbon footprint.
The companies aim for a 15 per cent reduction in energy consumption through ongoing energy efficiency projects, including the planned installation of photovoltaic panels in 2026. A waste management plan aims for a 90 per cent reduction in landfill-bound waste, with the medium-term goal of achieving zero-waste operations.
