On October 16, Kuehne & Nagel announced new investments in five fulfillment centers (FCs) in India, increasing their storage capacity by 100,000 square meters.
This will expand the company's total franchise area in India to approximately 500,000 square meters and create more than 1500 new jobs nationwide.
<Expanding Fulfillment Centers>
The new facility will be equipped with automation technologies such as retractable conveyors and high-performance sorting systems, and is expected to increase peak order processing capacity by 75%.
India is experiencing economic growth in sectors such as high-tech and automotive, which is increasing the need for logistics infrastructure. The fulfillment centers (FCs) are located in five locations: Gurgaon, Kolkata, Nagpur, Mumbai, and Rajpur. Gurgaon and Nagpur continue to develop as growth hubs for multiple industries, while Rajpur is gaining momentum in manufacturing and distribution.
