Kuehne + Nagel manages retail logistics for Benetton in Russia

Moscow, September 3, 2009 - Benetton Italy, one of the world? premier manufacturers of casual clothing, footwear and accessories, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel to provide integrated logistics services for its domestic retail operations in Russia.

The comprehensive service offered by Kuehne + Nagel ranges from forwarding merchandise to Russia by road and air, import customs clearance, storage, and order deliveries to the Italian brand? more than 150 shops throughout the country. In addition, Kuehne + Nagel is responsible for the provision of a series of value-added services.

As one of the leading fashion retailers, we require a capable logistics provider with industry know-how and experience in Russia. Kuehne + Nagel has proved itself to be our trusted partner for ongoing growth in this market,?aid Valter De Santis, Global Head of Logistics for the Benetton Group.

We are very pleased to have been chosen as the Russian logistics partner by Benetton. The contract is a confirmation of our competitive solutions in retail logistics. In order to ensure high service
standards and quality, we have made significant investments into our systems, facilities and manpower.

We are looking forward to a long and successful cooperation? said Perry Neumann, Managing Director of Kuehne + Nagel Russia.