GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, announced a significant milestone for its dedicated freighter network, celebrating the 500th successful flight on its route from Asia to Guadalajara, Mexico. Through a long-term partnership with Atlas Air, the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics solutions, GEODIS has established a service with proven safety, consistency and reliability. This achievement highlights the service’s success in providing secured capacity, reduced lead times and end-to-end reliability, solidifying it as a foundational element of GEODIS’ regional strategy and a critical component of its customers’ supply chains.
Launched in 2019, the dedicated freighter service was designed to provide a consistent and secure cargo solution from Asia to Mexico. The service operates two weekly flights, one each from Shanghai and Hong Kong, China, directly to Guadalajara. Demonstrating the resilience of this route and the commitment to its clients, GEODIS has maintained the service through the unpredictable COVID-19 pandemic as well as the recent geopolitical disruptions to worldwide supply chains.
“Reaching 500 flights is an incredible achievement and proves our unwavering commitment to our customers in Mexico and the Latin American region,” said Miguel Muñoz, Managing Director at GEODIS in Mexico. “This milestone is a clear signal that GEODIS Mexico has strengthened its position in the local market, and it would not have been possible without the great collaboration between our teams in Mexico and Asia as well as our corporate headquarters in Paris and our regional headquarters in the U.S. We look forward to building on this momentum and are committed to reaching the 1,000-flight mark, continuing to serve as a growth partner for our customers.”
A seamless end-to-end solution:
The dedicated freighter service offers an integrated, end-to-end solution for customers. This 500-flight milestone reinforces Mexico’s position as a strategic gateway for GEODIS, strengthening logistics links between Asia and South America. This reflects GEODIS’ Air Freight vision to deliver innovative, flexible and high-quality solutions that connect global markets and support customers’ growth. While flights from Shanghai and Hong Kong land in Guadalajara, the service is complemented by a robust intra-Mexico ground network, providing daily scheduled deliveries to major cities including Mexico City and Monterrey. For added flexibility, shipments can either clear customs directly in Guadalajara or be moved bonded to their final destination before clearing. This seamless air-to-ground connectivity ensures the speed and reliability of the flights are maintained throughout the supply chain.
The 500th flight was celebrated with a ceremony at the Guadalajara airport upon the flight’s arrival, which included a ribbon-cutting with GEODIS leaders and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque.
