GEODIS’ freight forwarding division has established a new service hub for customers in the Andalusia and Extremadura regions of Spain, with a new office in Seville commencing business on 1 October. GEODIS will now offer both maritime and air transport solutions in the south of Spain along with additional value-added services such as control tower for complete oversight, purchase order and vendor management and emission reporting. The forwarder is also enhancing the visibility of cargo … [Read more...] about GEODIS widens footprint in southern Spain
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GEODIS banks on merger to enhance US service
GEODIS earlier this month has signed an agreement to acquire American company, Need It Now Delivers, which will enable the forwarder to increase its US presence in contract logistics and last-mile delivery. Need It Now Delivers operates an expansive domestic road freight network with more than 65 company locations and 300 distribution points, providing strong national coverage, particularly in the eastern United States. To offer its customers complete port-to-door logistics solutions, the … [Read more...] about GEODIS banks on merger to enhance US service
Geodis names new managing director for Malaysia
Global freight forwarder GEODIS has announced the appointment of Eddie Chang as its new managing director for Malaysia, as the company looks to bolster its multimodal network across Southeast Asia. With over 25 years of experience in the logistics sector, Chang will be responsible for leading growth in Malaysia, especially in key verticals like automotive, industrial and high tech. The former managing director at Tigers Global Logistics and director at JAS Worldwide will also look to … [Read more...] about Geodis names new managing director for Malaysia
Geodis expands APAC footprint with Keppel acquisition
Geodis is looking to strengthen its contract logistics footprint and enhance its e-commerce fulfillment services in Asia Pacific after it signed a binding agreement to acquire Keppel Logistics earlier this week. With the acquisition, Geodis will further expand its footprint in Asia Pacific, adding to recent investments in contract logistics sites in India, South Korea and Australia. Singapore-based Keppel Logistics offers end-to-end B2B and B2C logistics solutions, including warehousing … [Read more...] about Geodis expands APAC footprint with Keppel acquisition
Geodis China bolsters pharma offer with GDP accreditation
French logistics service provider Geodis has obtained GDP accreditation in China as the company ramps up its services to meet the demands of the growing healthcare market. The forwarder said the accreditation underscores its commitment to ensuring the quality and integrity of pharmaceutical products during transport, citing how COVID-19 exposing the emerging risks and weaknesses of the industry’s supply chain. The implications of the accreditation are extensive, given the stringent … [Read more...] about Geodis China bolsters pharma offer with GDP accreditation
Geodis to open new warehouse facility at Brisbane airport
GEODIS is set to enhance its import and export services in Australia, including customs brokerage, as it plans to operate a new purpose-built facility at Brisbane Airport. The planned 4,500-sqm warehouse facility is due to start operations by the second half of 2022. The warehouse will be strategically positioned at Brisbane Airport’s export park, a precinct for warehousing, freight handling, and distribution centres, as well as catering, wholesaling, and storage … [Read more...] about Geodis to open new warehouse facility at Brisbane airport