Kuehne+Nagel and ABB expand long-term collaboration in Chile

• Expanding 10 years of partnership in Chile 
• Including last-mile and fulfilment services 
• Strengthening resilient, low-carbon logistics through joint efforts 
  

Kuehne+Nagel expands 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 also collaborated in Chile for more than a decade, particularly in air logistics, supporting ABB’s divisions with import services from Europe and the U.S.

Under the new agreement, Kuehne+Nagel supports 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 center 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.

According to Javier Ansó, Head of Contract Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel Chile, “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.”

For Martín Castellucci, Country Holding Officer de ABB in Chile and Peru: "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.”

Sustainability is a key pillar of this partnership. Both companies 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% 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% reduction in landfill-bound waste, with the medium-term goal of achieving zero-waste operations.

About Kuehne+Nagel

With more than 82,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world\\\\\\\’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics. Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.
 

About ABB 
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By combining its expertise in engineering and digitalization, ABB helps industries operate at peak performance while becoming more efficient, productive, and sustainable. At ABB, we call this “Engineered to Outrun.” The company has a history spanning more than 140 years globally and 70 years in Chile. ABB employs more than 105,000 people worldwide, including over 400 in Chile. ABB shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and the Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com