03/03/2014at 10:44

Kuehne + Nagel raises profits

Swiss transport and logistics group Kuehne + Nagel improved both top and bottom line last year.

BY RITZAU FINANS

Kuehne + Nagel, the major Swiss logistics and transport group, improved both its top and bottom line last year, according to the company's annual report, published Monday morning.

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