French-based logistics provider Geodis said that it had returned to strong growth in the first half of 2010. Together, recent acquisitions and organic growth drove a 37.1 per cent (€841.6 million) increase in revenue to €3,112.6 million. It also pointed to higher air and sea freight volumes, notably between Asia and Europe, which lifted revenue in the first half. The start-up of new contract logistics projects and a slight upturn in the automotive industry business also contributed to revenue growth.