October 1, 2025 admin

Kuehne+Nagel opens its first independent operation in Iceland


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Kuehne+Nagel Group

Kuehne+Nagel opens its first independent operation in Iceland

  • Supporting Iceland’s growing export and import sectors
  • Focusing on general cargo and perishables
  • Targeting No. 1 position as Iceland’s top freight forwarder 
    within 5 years

     

Schindellegi / CH, October 1, 2025 – Kuehne+Nagel opens its first independent office and warehouse in Hafnafjördur, Iceland. From the location at the harbour, a team of 13 experienced specialists will provide customers with services in sea and air logistics, as well as customs solutions.

 

Helgi Ingólfsson, Cluster Manager for Sweden and Iceland, says: “Iceland is a high-potential market, and we are committed to supporting customers in Iceland reach their growth potential as they can benefit from our expertise in navigating and planning their supply chains. While we have had a presence in Iceland for decades, this is the first time we have a fully independent operation, and I am proud to announce the opening today, adding to the global network of Kuehne+Nagel.”

 

Valdimar Óskarsson, Managing Director for Iceland, comments: “Having been active in the Icelandic market for many years, we are happy to join the Kuehne+Nagel family. Together with my team of industry experts within sea and air logistics, and customs, we look forward to contributing to Iceland’s import and export sector.”

 

Iceland’s export industries have seen significant growth with a surging tourism sector, contributing to a higher demand for imported general cargo. Also, the fish farming industry, which produced 54,800 tonnes of fish in 2024, is projected to further increase in the coming years.

 

In sea logistics, Kuehne+Nagel will offer services from Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, and The Netherlands for Less-than-Container-Load and Full-Container-Load, while export market will be focusing mainly on reefer containers meeting the demands of the fish industry. As the largest air logistics provider, Kuehne+Nagel Iceland will further strengthen the global team by offering connections to world markets through its perishable’s gateways in London, Amsterdam, and Liege with a focus on exports of farmed fish.

About Kuehne+Nagel

With more than 82,000 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.

Media contacts: 

Signe Brink Wagner

Sea Logistics Communications

+41 79 844 18 15

signe.wagner@kuehne-nagel.com

 

Stephanie Gillespie

Air Logistics Communications

+41 79 577 94 44

stephanie.gillespie@kuehne-nagel.com