Kuehne+Nagel and MLS launch aero engine parts centre in Zhuhai

Kuehne+Nagel has partnered with MTU Maintenance Lease Services (MLS) to establish a new fulfilment centre in Zhuhai, China, aimed at streamlining the supply of aero engine parts. This strategic facility reinforces the long-standing collaboration between the two companies and plays a vital role in strengthening MLS’s global logistics capabilities, according to an official release from Kuehne+Nagel.

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), to support regional material supply. It complements MLS’s existing parts hubs in the Netherlands and the United States, creating a globally integrated logistics network that provides fast and reliable access to critical components.

Operated by Kuehne+Nagel, the facility is built to the highest standards of speed, compliance, and reliability. It features bonded storage and offers same-day or 24-hour despatch, 365 days a year, ensuring uninterrupted support for urgent line-replaceable-unit (LRU) requirements and time-critical operations, including aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situations, the release added.

“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,” says Damian Raczynski, Head of Contract Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel Asia Pacific.

“With fulfilment centres strategically located around the globe, we are uniquely positioned to respond swiftly to customer needs, no matter where they are,” says Patrick Biebel, Managing Director of MLS. “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.”

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.