Kuehne+Nagel has opened two dedicated fulfilment centres for animal healthcare firm, Elanco in Chengdu, West China.

The new facilities now comprise a 3,000 sqm manufacturing warehouse and a 12,000 sqm distribution centre for finished products, increasing the total space in surface and storage capacity through optimised racking systems. 

In the announcement, K+N said both facilities fully comply with the regulatory healthcare requirements and are equipped with infrastructure to support efficient operations and contribute to carbon emissions reduction.

To streamline the process while satisfying the most stringent standards on healthcare products administration, a Warehouse Management System and Computerised Systems Validation have also been implemented for the project. 

Marcello Ferrari, vice president and global head of customer development healthcare, and contract logistics for Kuehne+Nagel said the partnership with Elanco in China "builds upon our existing collaborations in India and Mexico" — and also highlights K+N's commitment to the animal healthcare industry globally.

"As an animal healthcare customer, Elanco relies on the highest quality standards. With our HealthChain label, we ensure that our customers’ products are in the best hands across our entire network. Gaining our customers’ trust is a core element of our strategic Roadmap 2026," Ferrari added.

China's fast-growing animal healthcare market

Dylan Lu, vice president of Elanco (Greater China), noted that China is already the second largest market for Elanco, next to the United States — which is the company's home market.

"Thanks to Kuehne+Nagel, we managed to consolidate our existing facilities and upgrade our supply chain operation to the next level," Lu added.

"We are looking forward to seizing the growth opportunities in China’s fast-growing animal healthcare market with Kuehne+Nagel as our indispensable logistics partner," he further said.