By focusing on transporting goods to the customer faster and more economically, Kuehne + Nagel has evolved from a traditional, international freight forwarder to a leading global provider of logistics and supply chain solutions. The company specializes in global seafreight, airfreight, overland and contract logistics services with a focus on providing information technology-based supply chain management services. In the United States, Kuehne + Nagel operates 44 import/export offices that manage international freight forwarding and trade compliance matters and 30 distribution centers, including one in Elk Grove Village, Ill. Kuehne + Nagel operates 620-plus offices worldwide and employs more than 23,000 people worldwide.