Kuehne+Nagel expands partnership with MTU Maintenance Lease Services through new fulfilment centre in China

Kuehne+Nagel collaborates with MTU Maintenance Lease Services (MLS) on a new fulfilment centre in Zhuhai, China, to support the coordination of aero engine parts supply. This strategic facility strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two companies and is key to enhancing MLS’ global logistics operations.  

MLS specialises in the leasing and asset management of commercial aero engines and is a subsidiary of MTU Aero Engines, which is a globally recognised high-tech expert in the development, production, and maintenance of engines and engine components.

The MLS fulfilment centre is strategically located in Zhuhai, within the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and supports its material supply in the region. The fulfilment centre complements MLS’ existing parts hubs in the Netherlands and the United States, forming a globally integrated logistics network that ensures fast and reliable access to critical components.

Operated by Kuehne+Nagel, the facility is built to the highest standards of speed, compliance, and reliability. It features bonded storage and offers same-day or 24-hour despatch, 365 days a year, ensuring uninterrupted support for urgent line-replaceable-unit (LRU) requirements and time-critical operations, including aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situations.

“MLS operates in a highly dynamic and time-sensitive environment, and we are proud to provide the logistics expertise that supports their global operations and responsiveness,” said Damian Raczynski, Head of Contract Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel Asia Pacific.

“With fulfilment centres strategically located around the globe, we are uniquely positioned to respond swiftly to customer needs, no matter where they are,” says Patrick Biebel, Managing Director of MLS: “The Zhuhai facility exemplifies our commitment to providing rapid and reliable access to essential engine parts, which minimises operational downtime and ensures efficient support for our customers within China and the APAC region.”

This partnership also reflects Kuehne+Nagel’s continued commitment to the aerospace sector, offering scalable, end-to-end logistics solutions that combine global reach with local execution.

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.