Revolutionizing Healthcare Logistics: Medtronic and Kuehne+Nagel Open Cutting-Edge Fulfilment Center in Canada

Revolutionizing Healthcare Logistics: Medtronic and Kuehne+Nagel Open Cutting-Edge Fulfilment Center in Canada

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, in partnership with Medtronic, has opened a new temperature-controlled healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Ontario. This 25,000 square meter facility will serve as a distribution hub for Medtronic’s medical devices and therapies, supporting hospitals and healthcare institutions across Canada. In addition, the facility includes a service and repair center, as well as a testing and maintenance hub for Medtronic’s medical equipment. The partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to providing high-quality logistics solutions for the healthcare sector. The healthcare market in Canada continues to grow, and this new facility marks Kuehne+Nagel’s 10th healthcare logistics site in the country.

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 18-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel, a global leader in logistics services, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Ontario, in collaboration with Medtronic, a major global healthcare technology company. The facility, spanning 25,000 square meters and located 50 km from Toronto, is the 10th healthcare site for Kuehne+Nagel Contract Logistics in Canada.

This new facility serves a critical role in the distribution of Medtronic’s medical devices and therapies to hospitals and healthcare institutions across the country. Additionally, Medtronic operates a service and repair center within the facility, alongside a testing and preventative maintenance center for their medical equipment, ensuring timely and effective healthcare support.

The collaboration between Kuehne+Nagel and Medtronic merges advanced logistical solutions with healthcare technology to meet the growing demand for reliable, high-quality healthcare logistics. This partnership highlights the shared commitment of both companies to support healthcare systems and address the urgent needs of patients.

Eduardo Razuck, Head of Contract Logistics, Americas at Kuehne+Nagel, said, “This partnership reflects the trust Medtronic places in Kuehne+Nagel’s logistics expertise and our commitment to delivering reliable and high-quality logistics solutions for medical devices. In line with our Roadmap 2026, healthcare remains a key growth area, and we will continue to invest in this sector to positively impact patients’ lives.”

Mbaye Seye, Operations Manager at Medtronic, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating, “Kuehne+Nagel’s healthcare logistics capabilities align with Medtronic’s commitment to ensuring quality, compliance, and patient-first values. We are confident that together we can overcome the complexities of the healthcare supply chain and meet the needs of both patients and the medical community.”

The Canadian healthcare market has seen significant growth over the past decade, driven by technological advancements and increased healthcare investments. With the medical device market projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% through 2030, Kuehne+Nagel aims to strengthen its foothold in the North American healthcare sector. This new fulfilment center is a strategic step toward expanding its services in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare-related products.

The opening of this facility marks another milestone in Kuehne+Nagel’s efforts to support the healthcare industry and enhance the delivery of critical medical supplies across the country.

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.

Media Contact:

Dina Silver Pokedoff, APR
Kuehne+Nagel
201-539-1135
dina.pokedoff@kuehnenagel.com

SOURCE: Kuehne+Nagel