Kuehne+Nagel and Mondadori Group open Italy’s largest educational publishing logistics hub

• One centralised hub for Mondadori Group’s publishing logistics operations in the country

• Reliable access to learning materials across Italy, supporting future growth of publishing

• Facility combines scale, technology and sustainability to enhance service, flexibility and omnichannel distribution

Kuehne+Nagel and Mondadori Group inaugurated a new 40,000 sqm fulfilment centre in San Giorgio Bigarello, in the province of Mantova. The facility is Italy’s largest logistics hub dedicated to educational publishing, supporting the efficient distribution of learning materials to schools, educators and students across the country.

Developed and operated by Kuehne+Nagel, the new fulfilment centre brings together activities previously managed across three locations. The hub also serves Mondadori Group’s educational and retail publishing business, including bookstores, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels. It reflects the growing importance of all-in-one logistics solutions to support the evolution of the publishing market.

By centralising operations, increasing inventory visibility and omnichannel capabilities, the new facility helps Mondadori Group respond more efficiently to changing customer expectations while ensuring reliable distribution of educational materials across Italy. The highly seasonal nature of educational publishing demands precise planning and execution to ensure learning materials reach schools when they are needed.

“This new fulfilment centre is the result of a long-standing collaboration with Mondadori Group and our shared commitment to innovation and the strategic role of logistics,” said Eduardo Razuck, Executive Vice President Contract Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel. “By combining logistics expertise, technology and operational excellence, we have created a scalable platform that supports Mondadori’s continued growth. Beyond strengthening the regional economy and creating employment opportunities for young people, we contribute to the future of learning for the next generations.”

“Having a single highly specialised facility allows us to coordinate educational and retail publishing activities more effectively, strengthen the integration between physical and digital channels, and improve service quality throughout the entire supply chain. For educational publishing, this means being able to rely on a timely and dependable distribution network capable of meeting the needs of schools, teachers, students and families across Italy,” commented Antonio Porro, Chief Executive Officer of Mondadori Group.

The facility became fully operational in June 2026, following a phased transition, ensuring uninterrupted service throughout the implementation process. Innovation and sustainability were central to its design. The LEED Gold-certified site incorporates renewable energy solutions, energy-efficient lighting, CO₂ emissions monitoring systems and sustainable packaging measures, supporting both operational and environmental excellence.

The hub also leverages Kuehne+Nagel’s expertise in managing complex distribution networks and its ongoing investments in technology, automation and innovation.

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About Kuehne+Nagel

With more than 85,000 employees across over 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI, it is the global number one in Air and Sea Logistics and holds strong market positions in Road and Contract Logistics.

Supporting around 400,000 customers worldwide, the Group draws on its global network, logistics expertise, and data-driven insights to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.