Kuehne+Nagel has collaborated with MTU Maintenance Lease Services (MLS) on a new fulfilment centre in Zhuhai, China, to support the coordination of aero engine parts supply.
The facility strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two companies and is key to enhancing MLS's global logistics operations.
MLS specialises in the leasing and asset management of commercial aero engines and is a subsidiary of MTU Aero Engines, which is a globally recognised high-tech expert in the development, production, and maintenance of engines and engine components.
The MLS fulfilment centre is strategically located in Zhuhai, within the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and supports its material supply in the region.
The fulfilment centre also complements MLS's existing parts hubs in the Netherlands and the United States, forming a globally integrated logistics network that ensures fast and reliable access to critical components.
Run by Kuehne+Nagel, the facility includes bonded storage and provides same-day or next-day dispatch year-round. It’s designed to meet fast turnaround needs for line-replaceable units (LRUs) and other time-sensitive aviation operations, including aircraft-on-ground (AOG) cases.
"MLS operates in a highly dynamic and time-sensitive environment, and we are proud to provide the logistics expertise that supports their global operations and responsiveness," said Damian Raczynski, head of contract logistics, Kuehne+Nagel Asia Pacific.
Patrick Biebel, managing director of MLS, noted that with fulfilment centres strategically located around the globe, the company is "uniquely positioned to respond swiftly to customer needs, no matter where they are."
"The Zhuhai facility exemplifies our commitment to providing rapid and reliable access to essential engine parts, which minimises operational downtime and ensures efficient support for our customers within China and the APAC region," he said.
This partnership also reflects Kuehne+Nagel's continued commitment to the aerospace sector, offering scalable, end-to-end logistics solutions that combine global reach with local execution.
