Logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has opened a temperature-controlled fulfilment centre in Milton, Canada, for healthcare technology company Medtronic.

Medtronic develops, manufactures and sells medical devices and therapies to treat complex medical conditions.

At the 25,000m² site, Kuehne+Nagel supports Medtronic by distributing its products to hospitals and institutions. Medtronic also operates a service and repair centre within the facility, as well as a test and preventative maintenance centre for its medical equipment.

This partnership combines the technical, operational and engineering expertise of Kuehne+Nagel to meet the increasing demand for healthcare logistics and serving the urgent needs of patients and the healthcare community.

“The partnership underscores the trust and confidence placed in Kuehne+Nagel’s capabilities and our commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable logistics services for Medtronic’s critical medical device products,” said Eduardo Razuck, head of contract logistics at Kuehne+Nagel in the Americas. “In Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026, healthcare is identified as a key growth area, where we are committed to further invest in order to make a positive impact on patients’ lives.”

Mbaye Seye, operations manager at Medtronic (www.medtronic.com), added: “We are proud to partner with Kuehne+Nagel, who we trust to address the unique challenges we face in healthcare supply chain while maintaining our highest quality standards and regulatory compliance to best meet the needs of our customers and the patients we serve. Our culture and values align with Kuehne+Nagel as we collectively focus on the critical importance of always putting patients first.”

In the past decade, the healthcare market in Canada has grown due to technological advancements, changing demographics and healthcare investments, particularly in a post-pandemic environment. According to research, the medical device market is projected to see a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030; within the pharmaceuticals sector, market demand continues to drive impressive growth. With a focus on expanding its presence in North America, Kuehne+Nagel wants to serve users in the pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other healthcare consumer product markets.

With more than 80,000 employees at almost 1300 sites in close to 100 countries, Kuehne+Nagel (home.kuehne-nagel.com) is headquartered in Switzerland and is a logistics partner for 400,000 users worldwide.