Kuehne + Nagel acquired Worldwide Perishable Canada Co.

Kuehne + Nagel, a global transport and logistics company, acquired Worldwide Perishable Canada Co, a top player in seafood cargo and market leader in tuna export. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Perishables logistics is one of our strongest growth drivers at Kuehne + Nagel,” says Greg Martin, Regional Airfreight Manager Kuehne + Nagel North America. “Thus, we have been continuously investing in the expansion of our dedicated network: through selected acquisitions and by connecting key production countries to major markets. Setting up global certified standards which are reflected in our KN FreshChain solution, has further strengthened our perishables network worldwide, making it the largest in the industry.”