Kuehne + Nagel

Overview

Kuehne+Nagel is a Swiss logistics company headquartered in Schindellegi. It ranked fourth on Armstrong & Associates’ 2026 global 3PL list with 2025 gross logistics revenue of US$33.8 billion, and tied with DSV for first on A&A’s 2026 global freight forwarders list, which averages revenue, ocean TEU and air tonnage ranks^[1][2]. Forbes lists 2026 sales of US$29.6 billion^[4].

The company describes itself as one of the world’s leading logistics providers, with close to 92,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, serving about 400,000 customers^[6]. Services cover sea, air and road freight; fulfilment, warehousing and distribution; customs clearance, cargo insurance, project logistics and e-commerce; and supply chain management including 4PL integrated logistics and cold-chain logistics. Its myKN platform provides digital shipment management and visibility^[6].

Its joint first place on the A&A forwarder list reflects strength in both ocean and air volumes rather than revenue alone^[2]. Kuehne+Nagel does not publish rates; services are quoted per lane and contract.

Kuehne + Nagel features

• Sea logistics: FCL, LCL and reefer
• Air logistics including pharma and perishables
• Road logistics in Europe and North America
• Contract logistics
• Online quoting and booking
• Warehousing and distribution
• Integrated with sea, air and road logistics
• Value-added services

Kuehne + Nagel pricing

Quote-based per shipment or by tender.

Kuehne + Nagel strengths and limitations

Appears in

• Largest Companies in Switzerland (2026) #13
• Largest Logistics Companies (2026) #8
• Best 3PL Companies in 2026 #3
• Best Freight Forwarders in 2026 #2
• Best Logistics Companies in 2026 #3

Kuehne + Nagel alternatives and competitors

Alternatives to Kuehne + Nagel: companies ranked in the same lists.

• DDSV
• CHC.H. Robinson
• DGDHL Group
• EExpeditors
• GEODIS
• NENIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
• A.P. Møller-Mærsk
• SSinotrans
• J.B. Hunt
• GXO Logistics
• CLCEVA Logistics
• Dachser