Kuehne + Nagel in Thailand has been awarded a three-year contract by Black & Decker (Thailand) Ltd.

Under the new agreement, K+N is responsible for the receipt of inbound shipments, warehousing and national distribution. In addition, a wide range of value-added services, including spares part management, are provided. To meet the sophisticated logistics requirements of Black & Decker, K+N has taken a new 4,200 sqm warehousing facility in Bangkok into operation.

"Kuehne + Nagel has the flexibility and resources necessary for accommodating our complex logistics requirements. Black & Decker has gained a valuable partner in enhancing its supply chain and competitive edge in the highly dynamic marketplace in Thailand," said Suebpong Panpruet, vice president sales Asia of Black & Decker (Thailand) Ltd.