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Kuehne+Nagel has been named as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide 2026, for the 11th time in a row.

In our view, we have consistently been positioned as a top performer, driven by the adoption of advanced technology, deep industry expertise, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on high-growth segments.

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Features of Third-Party Logistics

  • Transportation track and trace/visibility tools and reporting.

  • International logistics management, such as air and ocean freight forwarding, multimodal transport, including customs brokerage.

  • Warehousing, consolidation and deconsolidation, cross-docking, distribution and fulfilment (Contract Logistics), including storage, inventory management, last-mile distribution, order fulfilment, and returns management.

  • Transportation management and freight brokerage, including load management and dispatch, and multimodal transport operations.

Turning to the future

By advancing digitisation, expanding industry-focused solutions, and upscaling adaptability and logistics efficiency, we can strengthen customer relationships to effectively manage market volatility and sustain long-term growth.

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Recognition as a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™, for the 11th consecutive year reflects the strength of our global team and the trust our customers place in us. We remain focused on driving innovation, advancing sustainable logistics solutions, and delivering meaningful value across increasingly complex global supply chains.

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Stefan Paul

CEO

Source: Gartner Report, Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, By Chris Kina, Matthew Beckett, etc., March 2026. Gartner and Magic Quadrant are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organisation and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.