KLM, K+N win Rolls-Royce contract

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KLM, K+N win Rolls-Royce contract
ROLLS-ROYCE has awarded KLM a three-year global contract to manage inbound
and outbound international freight forwarding for sites in the UK, USA,
Germany and Canada.
KLM Cargo Aerospace Logistics entered a joint bid with Kuehne + Nagel to
provide operational and commercial services for Rolls-Royce.
Programme manager, global physical logistics for Rolls-Royce, Ian Shellard
said: "KLM Aerospace Logistics and Kuehne + Nagel won this contract - against
some of the very best alternative companies in the logistics industry, not
least because the combination of KLM's long-standing experience in aircraft
and engine support and Kuehne + Nagel's extensive global network of offices
and facilities was uniquely suited to understanding and fulfilling our
needs."
Rolls-Royce added it will use a track and trace system which combines the
capabilities of KLM and Kuehne + Nagel's stand alone systems.
"Combining KLM's aviation skills and multi-lane control of freight capacity
with Kuehne + Nagel's operational strength, award winning IT systems and
specialist knowledge in aviation logistics, provides Rolls-Royce with a
unique logistics solution," Chris Edwards, director airfreight, Kuehne +
Nagel said.
Gert-jan van Noordt, Director Aerospace Logistics, KLM said: "The
contractually agreed improvement programme for Rolls-Royce is a challenge for
us but we believe is achievable."