Kuehne+Nagel launches new tech centre in Chennai

Kuehne+Nagel has inaugurated a new Tech Centre in Chennai, India, as part of efforts to expand its global engineering capabilities and accelerate the development of digital logistics solutions. The centre is intended to support the development and scaling of proprietary technology amid growing demand for greater supply chain visibility, speed, resilience and customer experience.

Chennai was selected for its established business ecosystem and access to skilled engineering and digital talent. By early 2027, around 250 technology professionals are expected to work at the centre, contributing to global platforms including SALOG and Kuehne+Nagel’s digital forwarding system for managing sea and air freight shipments.

The company is working with Accenture to support workforce development and accelerate the centre’s operations. Kuehne+Nagel says developing its core platforms in-house allows it to innovate faster, scale globally and continuously improve customer experience, while the new centre strengthens its engineering capabilities and supports the next generation of digital logistics solutions.