Kuehne+Nagel opens Chennai Tech Centre as demand for digital logistics and AI solutions grows

Kuehne+Nagel inaugurated a new Tech Centre in Chennai, India, marking an expansion of its global engineering capabilities to support proprietary digital logistics solutions. The centre will enhance the company’s ability to develop and scale technologies that improve supply chain visibility, speed, and resilience. Chennai was chosen for its established business ecosystem and proven track record in supporting global operations. The new facility complements Kuehne+Nagel’s existing global technology footprint.

The Chennai Tech Centre will employ around 250 experts by early 2027, focusing on advancing global products such as SALOG, the company’s digital forwarding platform for managing sea and air freight shipments. The centre’s workforce build-up is supported by Accenture, which is assisting with recruitment and scaling operations. Christina Raab of Accenture highlighted the strategic partnership’s role in combining technology, operational capabilities, and local talent to strengthen the centre’s foundation.

Marcus Claesson, Chief Information Officer at Kuehne+Nagel, emphasized the importance of technology and digital capabilities in logistics. He stated that in-house development of core platforms enables faster innovation, global scaling, and continuous improvement of customer experience. The new Chennai Tech Centre is positioned to support the next generation of digital logistics solutions.

Kuehne+Nagel operates as one of the world’s leading logistics providers with approximately 88,000 employees across over 1,300 sites in nearly 100 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the Zurich stock exchange, the company is the global leader in Air and Sea Logistics and holds strong positions in Road and Contract Logistics.