Kuehne+Nagel commemorate a unco strong performance in financial yr 2021 . The Group significantly increased all of its central frame relative to the previous yr : last upset climb up 61 % to CHF 32.8 billion , EBIT soared 175 % to CHF 2.9 billion and salary for the year surge by 173 % to CHF 2.2 billion . The conversion rate , which meditate exabit as a portion of the Group ’s gross profit , reached 30 % , far exceed the target of 16 % by 2022 . All our business concern units impart to this winner .
Dr. Detlef Trefzger , CEO of Kuehne + Nagel International AG , said : “ In 2021 , Kuehne+Nagel proved itself an crucial and reliable logistics partner in a ambitious marketplace environment . Our 78,000 fellow figure out relentlessly to digest customers with a win service offer . Once again , we focused on customers , systems and employees , we accelerated strategic opening move and we far surpassed our ambitious fiscal targets . Thus far in the current yr , the business sector mentality has been favorable . However , Russia ’s acts of war highlight the irregular nature of geopolitics – the outcome of which on economical development can not yet be assessed . "
- marriage offer to the Annual General Meeting on 30 December 2024
Sea Logistics
FY 2021
FY 2020
Δ
Q4 2021
Q4 2020
13,706
7,091
93 %
4,560
1,928
137 %
2,754
1,417
94 %
865
366
136 %
1,529
423
262 %
538
119
352 %
The Sea Logistics business experienced an exceptionally gamey in operation work load in 2021 . This was due to the hard grocery environment with bottlenecks at ports and out - of - sync supply chain .
At 4.6 million TEU , the container loudness in 2021 was up 2 % on the previous yr . The business social unit enter final turnover of CHF 13.7 billion and exabit of CHF 1.5 billion . The conversion charge per unit reached 55.5 % .
In 2021 , our proven online Seaexplorer weapons platform functionality was expanded significantly . For model , Kuehne+Nagel modernize a “ disruption indicator ” to measure the efficiency of global sea freight networks . The platform create transparence and signals possible obstructions along the provision chain due to , for case , processing inefficiency or adverse weather conditions .
Air Logistics
10,810
5,194
108 %
4,232
1,491
184 %
2,556
1,331
92 %
989
374
164 %
1,167
505
131 %
522
155
237 %
modified global freight mental ability in 2021 called for tailor-make solutions from the Air Logistics business unit . Demand stay on strong for Kuehne+Nagel ’s services in areas such as pharmaceuticals , essential goods , and e - commerce . This enabled the business enterprise building block to arrive at pregnant market parcel .
At 2.2 million tonnes , airfreight volume for the year increased 55 % comparative to the previous yr . The first - time consolidation in May 2021 of airfreight provider Apex Logistics accounted for around half of the growth . Net turnover for Air Logistics summate CHF 10.8 billion and Eb CHF 1.2 billion . The conversion rate reached 45.7 % .
Airfreight played a full of life role in the global distribution of Covid-19 vaccine . Kuehne+Nagel transported 1.2 billion doses to around 90 countries around the globe . The Group ’s robust vaccine logistics base is root in a spheric health care net comprised of over 240 sites .
Road Logistics
3,689
3,222
15 %
958
842
14 %
1,253
1,089
312
277
13 %
94
62
52 %
19
24
-21 %
The Road Logistics line unit face-lift its volume in 2021 by more than 13 % to a total of 24.4 million orders . In Europe , capacity utilization was mellow and connection in North America were also well - booked . Our digital booking chopine eTrucknow , in the first place designed for Asia , was rolled out in around 20 state across Europe , the Middle East , and South America .
The concern unit of measurement ’s net turnover in full - year 2021 amounted to CHF 3.7 billion and EBIT jumped 52 % year - on - year to CHF 94 million . At 7.5 % , the transition rate reached a record story .
Our digital customs service , originally developed for Brexit , now offer client cosmopolitan reporting . The system of rules considerably quash the administrative workload necessitate in customs clearance and speeds up handle for all party involved .
Contract Logistics
4,596
4,875
-6 %
1,210
1,282
3,333
3,638
-8 %
859
942
-9 %
156
80
95 %
42
-18
100 %
- Including last negative one - offs of CHF 42 million in financial yr 2020 ( Q4 2020 : CHF 46 million ) include from the divestment of parts of the Contract Logistics activity in the UK .
The Contract Logistics business unit saw high electrical capacity employment in 2021 . In particular , it rapidly amplify its pharmaceutical and e - Department of Commerce fulfilment offering . The number of distribution centers now specializing in the health care sector and e - Department of Commerce fulfilment totals 100 and 175 , respectively .
desegregate logistics solutions ( 4PL ) were once again in particularly high demand . At eight global sites with KN Control Towers , specialists develop and engage offerings for flexible and efficient supply chains . This enable price , throughput times and inventory to be optimized even in a challenging operational environment .
Regional upshot
Net upset
Share of Group net employee turnover
exabit
part of Group EBIT
16,758
51.1 %
1,102
37.4 %
10,922
33.3 %
805
27.3 %
5,121
15.6 %
1,039
35.3 %
Dividend
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 10.00 per share to the Annual General Meeting to be hold on May 3 , 2022 .
remark from the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dr. Joerg Wolle , Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuehne + Nagel International AG : “ In 2021 , Kuehne+Nagel successfully capitalized on the strategical initiatives of the past few year . The Company is an agile , innovative , and leading logistics provider forge an progressively lively sphere of the global economy . Kuehne+Nagel is strategically well - positioned for sustainable growth with bright potential for the future tense . We are enthralled to project a dividend of CHF 10 per share to the Annual General Meeting , enabling our shareholder to enter in the Company ’s success . ”
