Kuehne + Nagel supports Assa Abloy in reducing time to market in the UK

Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics providers, and Assa Abloy, the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions, have signed a new long-term contract for UK warehousing and distribution services.

Under the exclusive seven year contract Kuehne + Nagel operates the Assa Abloy Wolverhampton National Distribution Centre (NDC) and assumes management of all UK related transports between the NDC and the UK manufacturing facility at Willenhall and Assa Abloy customers. Kuehne + Nagel signs responsible for the provision of warehousing and distribution services including collection of finished goods from manufacturing sites, receipt of goods, pick, pack & dispatch operations, delivery to retail outlets and end users. Value Added services include re-packing & customer-specific product configurations.

Richard Roberson, General Manager for Business Development at Kuehne + Nagel commented, 'We are delighted to have been selected by Assa Abloy Limited. This is a key strategic win for the Kuehne + Nagel Contract Logistics business in the UK and fits perfectly with our strategy to further develop our presence in the Industrial and Technology sectors."

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