Scandinavian Airlines has extended its global external logistics contract with Kuehne + Nagel to 2020.

“Our partnership with Kuehne + Nagel ensures a smooth and innovative supply chain, which is extremely important for airlines,” said Gustav Johansson, strategic relationship manager at SAS. “Within the aerospace industry, delays or errors can cause very high costs, and the reliability and professionalism of our logistics provider is key to our success.”

Under the agreement, Kuehne + Nagel is responsible for the international transport of spare parts for the SAS airplane fleet year-round.

“Logistics solutions for the aerospace industry are of strategic importance for Kuehne + Nagel,” said Jens Davidsen, director of air freight at Kuehne + Nagel Denmark. “The complex demands of our partner SAS require tailor-made door-to-door solutions. We are very pleased that SAS has extended the partnership with Kuehne + Nagel which started in 2006 for another three years. This is the result of the hard work of our team of experts and our long-term involvement and expertise in the aerospace industry.”

The spare parts for SAS range from aircraft engines to bolts of cockpit windows, according to Kuehne + Nagel.