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Kuehne+Nagel to Cut 2,000 Jobs Amid AI-Driven Efficiencies and Weak Demand

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Key Takeaway
Kuehne+Nagel plans to lay off 2,000 workers as part of a cost-reduction program, citing tech-enabled efficiencies as a primary reason for the job cuts. The logistics company is facing challenges due to weak demand and geopolitical tensions affecting the industry.
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workers amid weak demand, AI push Middle East conflict could increase air cargo business, push up rates Eric Kulisch · Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Kuehne+Nagel’s pharmaceutical logistics hub in Ljubljana, Slovenia, is part of the contract logistics division, which performed well in the fourth quarter.
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