Kuehne+Nagel To Distribute Mustela Skincare Products In Italy, Emphasizing Sustainability

In a significant development within the logistics and skincare industries, Kuehne+Nagel, a global leader in logistics, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Laboratoires Expanscience, the French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics company known for its popular skincare brand Mustela. This collaboration marks a pivotal step for Mustela, a brand that has been nurturing skin with natural origin products since 1950, catering to individuals from newborns to adults.

Under this agreement, Kuehne+Nagel will take charge of the storage, picking, and distribution operations for Mustela's extensive range of cosmetics. These products are noted for their broad variety and compact packaging sizes. The logistics operations will be centered in Siziano (PV), Northern Italy, where Kuehne+Nagel operates a state-of-the-art distribution centre. This facility is specially designed to meet the intricate demands of the cosmetics and healthcare sectors, offering services such as single part picking, stringent quality checks for incoming and outgoing goods, along with additional services like labelling, packaging, and repacking.

The partnership is set to enhance Mustela's domestic distribution across retail outlets, drug stores, pharmacies, and baby stores. Kuehne+Nagel will leverage its proprietary Warehouse Management System to streamline operations and tackle the logistical challenges presented by seasonal variations, evolving market trends, and product shelf life considerations.

Roberta Bonacina, General Manager of Laboratoires Expanscience Italy, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. She highlighted the shared commitment between Mustela and Kuehne+Nagel towards offering quality products while minimizing environmental impact. The aim is to foster continuous improvement and make a positive contribution to both society and the environment.

Ruggero Poli, National Manager of Kuehne+Nagel Italy, also shared his delight in partnering with Mustela. He emphasized that this partnership reaffirms Kuehne+Nagel's specialized capabilities in serving the healthcare and cosmetics sector effectively.

Kuehne+Nagel stands as one of the foremost logistics providers globally, boasting over 81,000 employees across nearly 1,300 sites in almost 100 countries. With its headquarters in Switzerland and being listed on the Swiss blue-chip stock market index (SMI), the company leads in air and sea logistics while holding strong positions in road and contract logistics. Catering to 400,000 customers worldwide, Kuehne+Nagel leverages its extensive network and expertise to offer comprehensive supply chain solutions. Committed to sustainable logistics, the company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming to reduce its environmental footprint and assist customers with eco-friendly logistics solutions.

Mustela represents the skincare line of Laboratoires Expanscience, a family-owned French company with a presence in over 100 countries. For over seven decades, Mustela has been dedicated to providing safe and natural skincare solutions for babies, children, and families. The brand prides itself on developing cosmetic active ingredients of 100% natural origin that not only protect biodiversity but also promote bodily well-being. Recognized for its positive societal and environmental impact, Mustela was awarded B Corp certification in 2018. Today, it leads in skincare for newborns and children by offering safe and effective products for all skin types.