French transport and logistics player GEODIS is steadily establishing its foothold in China and has achieved certifications and performance recognition from its main locations in the Chinese mainland. In March, the company’s Shanghai headquarters was one of 20 that were certified as ‘regional headquarters of a multinational company’ by the local government. This status, the only one in the Jing’an district, will provide GEODIS local government assistance in terms of trade facilitation, talent … [Read more...] about GEODIS gains foothold in China
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Geodis grows in China with new Shanghai facility
GEODIS is looking to bolster its contract logistics services in China as the French transport and logistics operator signed a 10-year lease agreement with PRD Group for a 20,000-sqm multi-user facility in Minhang district, Shanghai. The facility which will offer improved storage and inventory processing is slated to open in July. The new facility will include a state-of-the-art storage system, consisting of mezzanine flooring, very-narrow-aisle pallet racks, and autonomous guided vehicles … [Read more...] about Geodis grows in China with new Shanghai facility
GEODIS sets up CoE facility in Bangalore
GEODIS has established its sixth ‘strategic control tower’ in Bangalore on 21 December, which will enable end-to-end visibility, performance monitoring and enhancement, continuous improvement and network optimization, across India's transport supply chain. The logistics provider has opened a Center of Excellence (CoE), which will specialize in supply chain management and advisory and render services from order management to pick-up and delivery management, exception management, and freight … [Read more...] about GEODIS sets up CoE facility in Bangalore
GEODIS widens footprint in southern Spain
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
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
