Kuehne+Nagel and Singapore Airport Terminal Services sign MoU on air freight

The two companies say they have initially collaborated on several successful Proofs of Concept to optimise ground handling for e-commerce shipments, air charter hub and spoke operations, as well as to improve shipment visibility and cargo processing speeds for time-critical shipments.

Back in April of this year, SATS acquired Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo logistics provider.

The aim of the collaboration between SATS and Kuehne+Nagel, say the parties, is to co-develop and implement solutions for customers throughout Asia, Europe and North America.

The first Proofs of Concept have produced “encouraging results” according to both the joint press release issued by the companies. The benefits are said to include time savings and reduced touchpoints for Kuehne+Nagel shipments at SATS’ airside facilities.

Yngve Ruud, Member of the Management Board of Kuehne+Nagel responsible for Air Logistics commented.

“Collaboration is at the heart of what we do at Kuehne+Nagel and we are very excited to partner with SATS. By leveraging our combined expertise and global footprints we improve our service offering and continue to create value for customers around the world.”

Kerry Mok, President and Chief Executive Officer of SATS, added:

“We are always looking at ways to bring extra value to our customers to serve them better, and to benefit from the new opportunities our growing global network offers. Kuehne+Nagel shares this progressive approach and this is why our companies are moving from a conventional customer-vendor relationship to a strategic collaboration to drive improvements and efficiencies in the supply chain.”