Swiss Exhibition Operator MCH Group Appoints Kuehne+Nagel as Official Logistics Partner

Swiss Exhibition Operator MCH Group Appoints Kuehne+Nagel as Official Logistics Partner

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has signed a five-year agreement to become the Official Logistics Partner of MCH Group, supporting more than 150 events annually across major Swiss exhibition venues including Messe Basel, Messe Zurich, and Beaulieu Lausanne. The partnership covers international transport logistics and on-site coordination for exhibitors and event organizers. MCH Group’s portfolio includes major international events such as Art Basel and Swissbau, requiring highly coordinated global logistics operations. The agreement strengthens Kuehne+Nagel’s role in the international expo and event logistics market while supporting MCH Group’s exhibition and live marketing activities.

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 13-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel has been selected as the Official Logistics Partner of MCH Group under a new five-year agreement covering logistics services across several major Swiss exhibition venues.

Beginning on 1 July 2026, the partnership will support operations at Messe Basel, Messe Zurich, and Beaulieu Lausanne, which together provide more than 182,000 square metres of exhibition and event space.

Under the agreement, Kuehne+Nagel will provide comprehensive logistics services for exhibitors and event organizers, including international transportation of exhibition materials and on-site logistics coordination at event locations.

The companies stated that the partnership is designed to deliver a seamless logistics experience for more than 150 annual events hosted across the MCH Group venue network.

MCH Group operates internationally recognized event platforms including Art Basel exhibitions in Basel, Hong Kong, Paris, Miami Beach, and Qatar, as well as major Swiss exhibitions such as Swissbau and Giardina. These events require highly coordinated logistics planning involving international shipping, venue handling, and strict operational timelines.

According to MCH Group, the appointment of Kuehne+Nagel reflects the need for a logistics partner with global reach, operational reliability, and specialized expertise in large-scale international event management.

Roman Imgrüth, Chief Executive Officer Exhibitions and Events at MCH Group, stated that Kuehne+Nagel’s international logistics capabilities and operational expertise will help strengthen the exhibitor and organizer experience across the company’s Swiss venues.

He added that the long-term partnership is intended to provide consistently high-quality logistics support while contributing to the overall quality and efficiency of MCH Group events.

The agreement also strengthens Kuehne+Nagel’s position within the international expo and event logistics sector, where the company provides time-sensitive and specialized logistics services for complex global exhibitions and live events.

Joern Schneemann, Global Head of Expo and Event Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel, stated that the partnership demonstrates the trust placed in the company’s event logistics expertise and reflects its long-term commitment to supporting MCH Group, exhibitors, and partners through tailored logistics services and operational coordination.

Headquartered in Basel, MCH Group operates globally in experience marketing, exhibitions, and event management, while also managing major exhibition and congress venues in Switzerland. The company employs more than 800 people across operations in Switzerland and the United States.

Kuehne+Nagel, headquartered in Schindellegi, operates in nearly 100 countries with more than 85,000 employees and maintains leading positions in air freight, sea freight, road transportation, and contract logistics services.

About Kuehne+Nagel

With more than 85,000 employees across over 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI, it is the global number one in Air and Sea Logistics and holds strong market positions in Road and Contract Logistics. Supporting around 400,000 customers worldwide, the Group draws on its global network, logistics expertise, and data-driven insights to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.

About MCH Group 

MCH Group, headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), is a globally active experience marketing company with a comprehensive network of services for global clients. Its core business includes unique community platforms such as the Art Basel shows in Basel, Hong Kong, Paris, Miami Beach and Qatar as well as major national exhibitions such as Swissbau and Giardina. The Live Marketing Solutions division, with the brands MCH Global, MC2, and Expomobilia, offers individual experience marketing solutions from strategy to creation and implementation. MCH Group also operates the Basel Exhibition and Congress Center and Messe Zürich. The company employs over 800 people, around half of them in Switzerland and the USA.

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SOURCE: Kuehne+Nagel