Leonardo extends logistic agreement with Kuehne+Nagel with a 10-year logistics contract

Kuehne+Nagel UK

Leonardo extends logistic agreement with Kuehne+Nagel with a 10-year logistics contract

• Relationship developing towards end-to-end logistics aerospace solution of warehousing and transportation
• The state of the art warehousing facility, spanning nearly 20,000m2 and which has sustainability as its core, enables the Leonardo Helicopters' global fleet reliability
• The site's development will begin in summer this year and is anticipated to be fully operational in 2023

A new single-site logistics facility, optimising Leonardo's Yeovil footprint, will see the creation of nearly 20,000m2 of warehousing storage which, once completed in autumn 2023, will be leased by Leonardo Helicopters as part of a 35-year agreement.

The site will be operated under a new 10-year commercial contract with Kuehne+Nagel, which will include a multi-million pound investment in plant and equipment installation and transition. This contract signifies our desire to provideend-to-end innovative aerospace solutions.

Working in partnership with Leonardo, the plans have been designed with sustainability in mind, in line with our Net Zero Carbon promise. It will incorporate elements such as rainwater harvesting tanks, thermally efficient materials and construction methods, and charging points for electric cars and temperature controlled vehicles.

Brian Cox, Kuehne+Nagel Managing Director (UK), commented: 'This is a major milestone to reach, and a culmination of over four years collaborative work. Our Kuehne+Nagel team has developed a great partnership with Leonardo Helicopters, and this demonstrates our long-term commitment to them and to the community of Yeovil. The creation of a single-site is a shared strategic vision, which will enable us both to drive real innovation, efficiency and scalable solutions into the Leonardo supply chain.'

Nick Whitney, Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters (UK) added: 'The main aim of the single-site logistics facility at Leonardo's site in Yeovil is to consolidate all Yeovil-based warehousing. This state-of-the-art facility will streamline the site's operational capability and customer service by having all logistical support in one place. It highlights further Leonardo's long-term commitment to its Yeovil site through the strategic development of this high-tech logistics hub. It also demonstrates the importance of key industry partnerships through our crucial collaboration with Kuehne+Nagel.'