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Klaus-Michael Kühne Has Died
The billionaire businessman who ran a global shipping empire passes away. His company’s past is tied to Nazi Germany.
A portrait of Klaus-Michael Kühne, the German billionaire businessman.
By John Doe
Reporting from Germany 
Nov. 6, 2026, 5:03 p.m. - 22 hours ago
Klaus-Michael Kühne has died. He was a famous German businessman. He was best known for running the global shipping and logistics company called Kühne + Nagel.
Kühne was a billionaire and a very powerful figure in the world of shipping. His company helps move goods across the world by sea, air, and land.
While he was successful in business, his company also has a dark history. During the time of Nazi Germany, the company played a role in the regime's activities. Historians have pointed out that the firm helped the Nazis during World War II.
Kühne was a complicated person. Many people knew him as a giant in the business world, but his company’s past will always be a part of his legacy. He leaves behind a massive global business that continues to operate today.
Source: The New York Times
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