Kuehne+Nagel to operate a new distribution centre for the LEGO Group in Australia

• Enhancing LEGO’s B2B and B2C supply chain across Australia and New Zealand
• Increasing capacity to 26,000 pallets per year
• Equipped with advanced automation and sustainability features

The LEGO Group, the world’s largest toy company, expands its partnership with Kuehne+Nagel by opening a new distribution centre in Truganina, located in Australia’s southeastern state of Victoria.

Spanning 26,500 square meters and equipped with a storage capacity of 26,000 pallets, the new distribution centre is designed to serve LEGO’s customers for both B2C and B2B across Australia and New Zealand. The facility leverages cutting-edge automation to optimise operational processes while adhering to sustainability. Its automation is designed with sustainability in mind, featuring state-of-the-art carton-reducing technology to minimise packaging and waste.

The facility also integrates a dual 100kW solar panel system to reduce electricity consumption and contribute excess power back to the grid. Water saving technologies support on-site amenities and irrigation for the surrounding plants and trees. The distribution centre has achieved a 5-star Green Star Rating, which signifies ’Australian excellence’ in sustainable building practices according to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) standards.

Troy Taylor, Vice President & General Manager for LEGO Australia comments: “We are delighted to partner with Kuehne+Nagel as our new logistics partner in the Australian market. This new world class distribution centre in Truganina will allow us to continue with our expansion plans for this very important market as we strive to reach more kids and adults with our iconic LEGO bricks.”

Francis Murugan, Managing Director for Kuehne+Nagel Australia says: “This project showcases our growth strategy and dedication to expanding our footprint and distribution model in the Pacific and strengthening our partnership with the LEGO Group. Beyond being a fulfilment centre, it is a hub of efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, equipped with the latest technologies, automation, and eco-friendly practices.”

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With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.