List of 3 large transport logistics companies in Switzerland

Transport logistics is a key sector of the Swiss economy and makes a significant contribution to efficiency and competitiveness throughout the country. The field of activity covers a wide range of services, including the transport of goods, warehousing and supply chain management. Three of the most important transport logistics companies in Switzerland are Kühne + Nagel Management AG, MGB Logistik Transport and SBB Cargo AG.

1. Kuehne + Nagel Management AG

Founded in Bremen in 1890 by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kühne+Nagel Management AG  has established itself as a leading logistics company worldwide through its business segments sea and airfreight, contract logistics and overland transport. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company today connects 100 countries through 1,300 offices and 81,000 logistics experts. At the forefront of sea and air freight logistics, Kuehne+Nagel is recognised across all industries as a critical problem solver: From transporting medical products with temperature control and on-time guarantees for fresh goods to maintaining sensitive supply chains for high-tech components, Kuehne+Nagel tailors customised large-scale solutions. With its ‘Net Zero Carbon’ strategy, the company is endeavouring to achieve climate neutrality by 2030..

Update 2024: Kuehne+Nagel has reached an agreement to acquire City Zone Express, a subsidiary of Chasen Holdings Ltd. listed on the Singapore Exchange Mainboard.

2. MGB Logistik GmbH

MGB Logistik GmbH develops and implements customer-specific transport and logistics solutions for the Migros Group in Switzerland and for third-party customers as a general contractor in close cooperation with specialised partners. The organisation, implementation and optimisation of national and international procurement, production and distribution logistics are among the core competencies of FMC Logistics, which employs over 80 people.. The company also operates the largest pool of standardised reusable containers, pallets and grids in Switzerland, ensuring seamless supply and support for Migros. High performance and quality leadership are also reflected in a daily output of almost 400 lorry loads and almost 500 rail transports, making FMC Logistics one of the most efficient logistics service providers in Switzerland. In the interests of sustainability and as part of the Migros Climate and Energy Strategy 2020, FMC Logistics has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 20% above the federal government’s targets. This was preceded by the introduction of an innovative scheduling system, CADIS, and rouute optimisation software based on ant standards. A proof of concept provided by FMC Logistics is to improve the efficiency of transport logistics without intensifying future environmental impacts.

3. SBB Cargo AG

SBB Cargo AG plays an important role in freight transport in Switzerland, as it transports one seventh of all goods transported in Switzerland and relieves road traffic with 16,000 lorry journeys every day. Around 175,000 tonnes of freight are moved every day, saving 432,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissioons per year. The company offers a range of specialised transport services: In wagonload transport, SBB Cargo is able to deliver smaller consignments overnight from door to door. Large consignments can be transported in reliable, high-volume block train services. Iintegrated terminal services enable fast and effective transhipment from road to rail or vice versa. In addition, construction and construction logistics packages cover the value chain around the construction site, while waste disposal and recycling services support the circular economy

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