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A strategic alliance driving the future of logistics innovation

Building on more than 30 years of successful collaboration, Kuehne+Nagel and Unilever’s renewed partnership paves the way to the future of innovative logistics.

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At this year’s "Unilever Partner to Win" event at the iconic O2 Arena in London, Kuehne+Nagel and Unilever took a significant step forward in their 31-year partnership.

Kuehne+Nagel and Unilever signed a renewed strategic charter, signalling a fresh step forward in their shared journey.

Accompanied by Marcello Ferrari, Kuehne+Nagel Global Head of Contract Logistics Customer Development, the signing underscores a shared commitment to long-term, innovation-led growth, operational excellence, and sustainability.

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Embracing the future of logistics


The new charter lays the foundation for a more agile and transparent partnership. It introduces a structured approach to aligning priorities, tracking progress, and delivering measurable value across key markets in Europe and South America. More importantly, it reflects a shared vision for the future, embracing cutting-edge logistics capabilities.

At the heart of this vision are three transformative focus areas: AI-driven process automation, space optimisation, and data-enhanced supply chain performance. While these are industry trends, they’ve become strategic imperatives

Why these key focus areas?


According to the 2025 Statista Consumer Logistics report, over 70% of global supply chain leaders expect AI and robotic process automation to significantly impact their operations in the next three years.

Meanwhile, companies name space optimisation and data-driven decision-making part of their top five priorities. Container and warehouse space optimisation are incredible ways to reduce carbon footprints, improve efficiency, and drive down costs. Companies are taking advantage of flexible warehouse contracts and LCL solutions to streamline their supply chains. Adopting these strategies helps increase agility in today’s volatile markets.

Top-performing companies secure their futures by partnering with logistics providers that can deliver on these capabilities. Unilever is one of them. With this renewed charter, they’re doubling down on innovation to stay ahead of the curve.

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Sustainability at the core


Sustainability continues to be a cornerstone of the Kuehne+Nagel–Unilever partnership. The two companies are working together to eliminate plastic from operations, improve energy efficiency in warehousing, and transition to alternative fuels for transport. These initiatives are strategic moves toward building a resilient, future-proof supply chain.

Looking ahead


With this renewed strategic alignment, Kuehne+Nagel and Unilever are poised to unlock new levels of agility, transparency, and value creation across their global supply chain networks.

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