The Kuehne + Nagel group (KN) began a return to growth in the first quarter, after experiencing a turbulent year in 2009.

Compared with the first quarter in 2009, turnover for the group increased by 7.3% to Sfr4.6 billion (US$4.3bn), with ebitda almost stable at Sfr228 million and net earnings up 2.3% to Sfr131 million.