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Kuehne+Nagel and Mondadori Group inaugurated a 40,000 sqm fulfilment centre in San Giorgio Bigarello, Italy, dedicated to educational publishing logistics. The facility consolidates operations previously spread across three locations, enhancing inventory visibility and omnichannel distribution for Mondadori Group’s educational and retail publishing business. The new hub supports the seasonal demands of educational publishing, ensuring timely delivery of learning materials to schools, educators, and students across Italy.

Mondadori Group’s CEO Antonio Porro highlighted the benefits of a single specialised facility, which improves coordination between educational and retail publishing activities. The hub strengthens integration between physical and digital channels, enhancing service quality throughout the supply chain. For educational publishing, this means a reliable distribution network capable of meeting the needs of schools, teachers, students, and families nationwide. The facility became fully operational in June 2026 after a phased transition to ensure uninterrupted service.

The new logistics hub incorporates sustainability measures, including LEED Gold certification, renewable energy solutions, energy-efficient lighting, and CO₂ emissions monitoring. Sustainable packaging practices are also implemented to support environmental goals. The facility leverages Kuehne+Nagel’s expertise in managing complex distribution networks and its investments in technology, automation, and innovation to enhance operational efficiency.

Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics provider with over 85,000 employees across 1,300 sites in nearly 100 countries, operates the hub. The company is headquartered in Switzerland, listed on the SMI, and holds leading positions in Air and Sea Logistics, Road, and Contract Logistics. It supports around 400,000 customers worldwide with end-to-end supply chain solutions.