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fulfilment and delivery team prepares the In the GCC, Kuehne+Nagel cooperates
response kits (depending on the nature of with several universities to provide
the disruption) for shipment. internships and later offer full-time
positions, such as Saudi Logistics
? The logistics landscape is rapidly Academy, German Jordanian University
and Zayed University in the UAE. The
evolving, with technological
advancements, sustainability demands, female candidates are recognised for their
and customer expectations reshaping the talents and achievements, and once on
industry. What trends do you foresee in board, they can join several programs
the next few years, and how is Kuehne + that support development and career
Nagel positioning itself to stay ahead of advancement. For example, our WILL -
the curve in both sea and air logistics? Women in Logistics Leadership program
One of the main drives of Kuehne+Nagel is offers international mentorship options
technological advancement. and allows our female colleagues to
Kuehne+Nagel constantly develops explore various fields of logistics.
its tools and technologies to the best
advantage of our customers, colleagues, ? Logistics is an industry that
and communities. operates 24/7, which can make
We also include AI to support simple work-life balance challenging. How is
tasks and free our team members to Kuehne + Nagel ensuring that employees,
focus on more complex tasks. However, particularly women, have access to
at Kuehne+Nagel, we treat AI as a new flexible working options, and what are
team member supporting human peers, some of your initiatives to promote
not an independent knowledge source. well-being and work-life balance?
Seaexplorer, our interactive supply Absolutely, the logistics industry never
disasters, socio-economic or cyber, are the chain planning tool, provides real-time stops because the movement of goods
new norm globally. data, such as vessel positions, current never stops.
The GCC region, situated at the global disruptions, delays and alternative routes, The work-life balance, or as I prefer to
crossroads, hosts some of the most dynamic so our customers can have complete call it, “life balance”, is a matter that I drive
economies. The area created the resilient visibility of their sea freight shipments. personally.
modus operandi and operational readiness. Automation at Kuehne+Nagel is not At Kuehne+Nagel GCC+ cluster, we
Our Sea-Air solution is a prime just about efficiency; it's about creating a offer much more than a hybrid working
example of a product that empowers safe and comfortable work environment model and flexibility. We aim to have a
customers with alternative routing and for our fulfilment and delivery teams. For broader picture and implement solutions
a different freight model. Seaexplorer instance, at Campus South, a facility in that enhance the work environment.
enables customers to monitor vessel Mantova, which handles the distribution For example, we realised that many of
movements, port congestions, and areas of adidas products to 19 countries, 700 our team members in Dubai have a long
of disruption, providing them with employees are supported by 700 robots commute to work, and we decided to offer
immediate and varied options. and automated solutions. transportation on a dedicated luxury bus.
Resilience, flexibility, and agility are These sophisticated, fully automated The team can relax during the commute,
no longer just desirable qualities, but fulfilment centres are the future of contract and we also took a dozen cars off the busy
essential for a robust supply chain. Our logistics. They provide maximum efficiency roads and freed parking spaces.
teams collaborate to devise solutions and accuracy for our customers and a October is a month of well-being for
and alternatives, going beyond the positive work environment for our teams. all Kuehne+Nagel colleagues globally.
conventional Plan B to include Plans C and Each country organised a series of
D. We think innovatively, quite literally ? Diversity and inclusion are events dedicated to well-being in terms
outside the box, to ensure the supply becoming increasingly important in of physical and mental health. I was
chain's adaptability. the logistics sector. How is Kuehne + impressed to see such interest in activities
The GCC is also well-positioned for Nagel working to promote a more among the teams across the entire GCC+,
emergency and relief logistics due to its inclusive workplace, and what strategies keen to learn about nutrition, the role of
proximity and access to Asia and Africa. are in place to attract, hire, and retain sports or how to combat work pressure.
In Dubai, Kuehne+Nagel cooperates women talent in what has traditionally Employee Experience is a part of the
with International Humanitarian City, a been a male-dominated industry? first cornerstone of our Roadmap 2026. We
humanitarian emergency preparedness To attract more female talents, we need want to create an extraordinary experience
and response hub, and works with many to change the perception of the industry for all our team members and create trust
humanitarian organisations. and show that it is not just inclusive but that they can approach the dedicated HR
The first aid items are stored in our also an exciting and fulfilling industry in team for support. This trust is the basis of
warehouse, and once the need arises, our which to build a career. everything we do and want to achieve.

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