Analysis: Kuehne + Nagel delivers – just a vanity affair, however?
Air closing in
Opportunity is knocking for Klaus-Michael Kuehne, honorary chairman and majority shareholder of Kuehne + Nagel (K+N), who might find himself tempted to stamp his final mark on the industry he has helped build and develop into a completely different beast during an unrivalled 60-year career at the Swiss logistics behemoth.
APMM, again
In July I wrote that Mr Kuehne could be remembered as the man who sorted out the most complex consolidation puzzle in 21st century supply chains. I did not then know that ...
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Comment on this article
chas deller
October 17, 2018 at 2:29 pmAnother excellent article. Can u imagine to noise from the nvocc community if APMM and K&N join forces. My guess most nvos would outlaw the use of Maersk/ Saf/ Sealand /Saeco/ Mcc /H Sud etc…..to the benefit of MSC and others…..but hey , anything is possible .Nobody gave a damn about Maersk/Damco they were almost inconsequential in the global Nvo league , ….keep it up great thought provoking writing, Chas
Ale Pasetti
October 18, 2018 at 7:19 amInteresting, thanks chas. I thought about the NVOCC angle, but I do not think there is “consensus” in that respect in the marketplace. But you are right, I might have to write up another column to cover that aspect of the story. Many thanks for your support! Best, Ale.