Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has implemented a new direct reporting system for country organizations after approval from its board of directors. This change is intended to enhance efficiency and drive profitable growth for the company.
The restructuring of responsibilities will simplify the organization’s structure, allowing business units to quickly adapt to market developments and make faster decisions. K+N emphasized that this new structure will lead to greater global consistency and improve customer relations.
The regional management levels will be phased out, with cluster and national managers reporting directly to the management board of K+N. Joerg Wolle, chairman of K+N, stated that this move will streamline the organizational structure and enable the company to act swiftly and flexibly in the ever-changing global trade environment.
This decision comes as K+N continues to see growth, particularly in e-commerce and perishables, following a decline in airfreight volume in Q4. Additionally, Kuehne+Nagel Air has made enhancements to its New York hub to support this growth. E-commerce remains a key driver of air cargo growth, further supporting K+N’s strategic direction.
