Kuehne & Nagel and Mondadori Group have inaugurated a new 40,000 sqm fulfilment center in San Giorgio Bigarello, creating Italy’s largest logistics hub dedicated to educational publishing. The new facility consolidates operations previously spread across three locations and supports the nationwide distribution of textbooks and learning materials, while also serving Mondadori’s retail publishing business, bookstores, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer channels.
The centralized operation is designed to improve inventory visibility, streamline omnichannel fulfilment and enhance supply chain efficiency. This is particularly important for the highly seasonal education market, where timely deliveries are critical to ensuring that schools, teachers and students receive learning materials ahead of the academic year.
Eduardo Razuck, Executive Vice President Contract Logistics at Kuehne & Nagel, described the project as a milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies. “By combining logistics expertise, technology and operational excellence, we have created a scalable platform that supports Mondadori Group’s continued growth while contributing to the future of learning.” Mondadori Group CEO Antonio Porro added that consolidating operations into a single specialized hub will strengthen the integration of physical and digital sales channels and improve service quality across the entire supply chain.
The facility entered full operation in June following a phased transition designed to ensure uninterrupted service. Certified to the LEED Gold standard, the site incorporates renewable energy systems, energy-efficient technologies and sustainable packaging solutions, reflecting both companies’ focus on combining operational performance with environmental responsibility.
