Kuehne+Nagel has signed a long-term agreement with Amazon aimed at building on their existing relationship and supporting future business opportunities.
The agreement is designed to strengthen customer services for Amazon and its affiliates, including Amazon Web Services (AWS). It covers the infrastructure lifecycle, from construction and equipment deployment to ongoing maintenance, upgrades and expansion projects.
Kuehne+Nagel said the collaboration will help strengthen supply chain resilience, scalability and operational efficiency, supporting the continued expansion of cloud infrastructure globally.
“We are excited to enter this long-term collaboration with Amazon, with a shared focus on scale, innovation and customer value,” said Stefan Paul, Chief Executive Officer, Kuehne+Nagel International.
He added that Kuehne+Nagel’s global network, digital capabilities and supply chain expertise will enable the company to support Amazon’s evolving business requirements, accelerate future growth opportunities and create long-term value for customers.
The company said the agreement will establish a new level of global customer-service commitment for Amazon.
The partnership is also supported by a call option on existing Kuehne+Nagel shares, which can be settled in cash or, at Amazon’s election, in shares. The option will vest based on commercial milestones and services over a period of up to seven years.
Kuehne+Nagel has also arranged for a third-party financial institution to undertake hedging transactions in connection with the arrangement.
