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Archives for April 2023

Innovation central to GEODIS’ exhibit at TL Munich 2023

Global logistics provider GEODIS will showcase its Innovation Gallery as well as introducing its recently acquired trans-o-flex specialists in temperature-controlled supply chain. GEODIS’ exhibit will be located at B5.303/402 at TL Munich in the Messe Munchen Hall from 9th to 12th May.

GEODIS’ investment in innovation is central to its growth plans, and a high proportion of it will be focused on digitalization programs.  Developing technology in the digital arena will be fundamental to advancement in operational performance throughout the industry. 

The GEODIS Innovation Gallery will exhibit innovations from around the world, including warehouse automation, robotic picking and others, through a digital application integrated into our virtual reality headsets.

Some representatives of trans-o-flex, a leading German network for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical goods and express premium delivery, recently acquired by GEODIS will be on site to present the wide range of its services for time-critical moves providing fast, reliable and time-definite delivery service in Germany.

Every day a “French Hour” will be organized at the GEODIS booth from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. 

About transport logistic (TL) Munich:

transport logistic is the leading international trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management. Since 1978, it has been held every two years in Munich. Being considered the leading platform for international networking in the logistics industry, this four-day trade show offers innovative products, systems and technologies as well as a wealth of expert knowledge. transportlogistic.de

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

“K” Line Maritime Academy Obtains New Certification from ClassNK for Ship Handling Simulator Training

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) announced today that “K” Line Maritime Academy has renewed the content of its ship handling simulator training and obtained certification in the maritime training sector*1 from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for its new training course, Ship Handling & Maneuvering Simulator (Master) Training Course.

The ship handling simulator training course for masters and deck officers, for which the certification was granted, complies with the STCW Code*2, which is an international convention on training of seafarers, and the Model Course 7.01*3, guidelines established by IMO. The training course also conforms to SIRE 2.0*4, an updated edition of Ship Inspection Report Programme established by OCIMF*5, an industry association of cargo owners.The Ship Handling & Maneuvering Simulator (Master) Training Course is the first to be certified by ClassNK among training courses complying with the corresponding parts of IMO Model Course 7.01, STCW Code, and SIRE 2.0.

“K” LINE has set the enhancement of its initiatives on safety, the environment, and quality as its business policy for improving its corporate value. Therefore, the development of maritime professionals who support safety in navigation and cargo operations is an important task. “K” LINE will continue to provide high-quality training and drive safety in navigation and cargo operations as well as environmental conservation, aiming to lead such efforts to the provision of higher-quality marine transportation.

*1 Certification of Maritime Education & Training:

Certification in the maritime training sector, which is aimed at enhancing and strengthening seafarer training in response to the technical advancement of ship operation itself reflecting technological innovations in recent years.

https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/authentication/maritime/

*2 STCW Code:

International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers

*3 IMO Model Course 7.01:

One of the IMO Model Courses that covers Chapter II, Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code, which includes requirements on the ship handling training of masters.

*4 Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE):

The Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE), formulated and managed by OCIMF, has been revised and is expected to start being operated as “SIRE 2.0” around the end of 2023.

https://www.ocimf.org/en/? view=article&id=1348:17-23&catid=28

*5 The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF):

A major association of cargo owners, which sets forth its own safety guidelines, aiming to drive best practices in the structural design and operation of oil tankers, liquefied gas tankers, and offshore vessels and in their interfaces with onshore terminals.

https://www.ocimf.org/about-ocimf

TT Club promotes EMEA Regional General Manager and Senior Underwriter

Luise Doyle and Yee Lin Chan have taken new roles at the leading international freight and logistics insurer. The two experienced underwriters are tasked with growing the Club’s specialised portfolio and motivating a well-established team, which is seeing promotion from within.

London, 25th April 2023

Luise Doyle has been promoted to Regional General Manager EMEA, having worked her way up from Underwriting Assistant in 1990. She became TT’s youngest ever Senior Underwriter in 1998 and subsequently Deputy Director of Underwriting in 2020. Her vast experience will be a boon to the growth of the EMEA region and to her team in maintaining TT’s reputation for service to its Members.

Luise Doyle and Yee Lin Chan

Yee Lin Chan, having worked with Luise for many years, takes over as head of TT’s London Market Underwriting team. Yee joined TT in 2011 and has held various EMEA market underwriting positions since. Returning from maternity leave in February 2023, she is now promoted to the role of Senior Underwriter of the London Market Team, a key position in guiding the continued strength of TT in a core market for the Club. She will be responsible for managing all TT’s London wholesale broker business, which includes 100% mutual Members in addition to the subscription wholesale business written by the Club.

ENDS

About TT Club

TT Club is the established market-leading independent provider of mutual insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry. TT Club’s primary objective is to help make the industry safer and more secure. Founded in 1968, the Club has more than 1100 Members, spanning container owners and operators, ports and terminals, and logistics companies, working across maritime, road, rail, and air. TT Club is renowned for its high-quality service, in-depth industry knowledge and enduring Member loyalty. It retains more than 97% of its Members with a third of its entire membership having chosen to insure with the Club for 20 years or more.

https://www.ttclub.com

FIATA and Global Shippers Forum call for stronger data governance standards in digital supply chains

Geneva, April 2023 – Shippers and forwarders organisations are calling for improved standards of data protection and confidentiality in digital trading and booking systems, in a joint statement issued today.

FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, and the Global Shippers Forum, have jointly issued an agreed Charter for Protection and Governance of Data in International Trade that sets out the minimum arrangements for data security and confidentiality that providers and operators of digital booking and trading platforms should adopt and incorporate in their End-User Agreements (EUAs). Recommendations in the Charter seek to enable a safe and trustworthy environment for conducting business based on a level playing field.

The Charter has been approved by members of both organisations and is believed to be the first declaration of rights for platform users in the trade and logistics sector.

Dr Stéphane Graber, Director General of FIATA notes that “FIATA is committed to enabling the shift of trade from analogue to digital form to increase efficiency and resilience of global supply chains.”

He continued: “In this journey, interoperability between platforms and their credibility amongst users are critical for success. This requires clear and fair rules on data exchange to protect confidentiality and ensure trust between stakeholders. FIATA is happy to lead this effort with GSF on the crucial topic of data governance and protection.”

James Hookham, Secretary General of GSF said:
“Digitalisation of international trade and transport paperwork offers huge savings and benefits for all parties in the supply chain, but its storage and processing comes with risks of loss, leakage and unauthorised use that could expose commercially sensitive patterns and trends.”

Additionally, he commented that “Our Charter sets out reasonable expectations of the protections that should be in place to respect the ownership of the data, protect its confidentiality and guard against unauthorised access and use”.

Notes for journalists/editors:

  1. A copy of the Charter for Protection and Governance of Data in International Trade is to be found on this link.
  2. Dr Stéphane Graber of FIATA is available for interview via legal@fiata.org.
  3. James Hookham, GSF, is available for interview on +44 78 18 45 04 40

Recent GEODIS investments and new certification underlines its growth in the Chinese market

Certification of regional headquarters in Shanghai coincides with redevelopment of GEODIS’ Center of Excellence in Shenzhen and an award for performance at Zhengzhou Airport.

A global leader in the provision of logistics services, GEODIS has been growing its capabilities in Asia-Pacific recently, and in China particularly.  As an economic powerhouse, the Chinese market is of critical strategic importance to GEODIS and will continue to be a lynchpin of the logistic Group’s expansion in the most important locations globally.

GEODIS’ continued development in China was underlined last month when its Shanghai headquarters were certified officially by the local Government as one of twenty newly recognised ‘Regional Headquarters of a Multinational Company, the only one in the Jing’an district of the city.  This status will afford GEODIS local government assistance in terms of trade facilitation, talent introduction and service support.

In highlighting the advantages that this recognition brings to its customers, Onno Boots, Regional President and CEO, Asia Pacific and Middle East emphasises, “As a result of the good standing GEODIS has in China, our customers’ business continues to benefit from the increased ease of doing business with us there.  A further advantage is GEODIS having Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status granted by the local Shanghai customs department, which certainly enables us to deliver a further expedited service to our customers, for contract logistics.”

The Group’s commitment to the Chinese market was further proven by the redevelopment of its Center of Excellence (CoE) in Shenzhen. To better support customers in managing their end-to-end supply chains from one centralized location, the Shenzhen facility, part of GEODIS | Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) offering, will provide the required overall visibility. 

Established in 2009 in South China, the GEODIS | SCO Line of Business helps global customers in various sectors such as high-tech, retail and healthcare, with manufacturing locations or hubs in mainland China, to optimize their operational processes, control their supply chain, improve their resiliency, and accelerate decision-making.

The upgrading of the Center of Excellence in Shenzhen is justified in part by the city being a magnet for talent. An immediate goal is to ensure the continued attraction of passionate and diverse groups of supply chain professionals to accommodate customers’ growing demands and achieve GEODIS’ own growth ambitions.  The aim is not just to attract, but also to retain these skilled people by improving the collaborative workspace in which teams can exchange great new ideas that can benefit all customers in the present and future.

To round out the good news, further north in the province of Henan, GEODIS was celebrated by the Zhengzhou Airport Authority with an award for performance excellence in 2022.  The airport was utilized throughout the year to transport significant tonnages via GEODIS’ branded freighter operation there.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

GEODIS strengthens its capabilities for air freight temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments across Asia Pacific and Middle East

CEIV certification is an assurance of the quality of transportation for healthcare companies in the region.

Leading global logistics operator GEODIS has announced that it has strengthened its air freight temperature-controlled pharma shipments capabilities in Asia Pacific and Middle East (APAC&ME) with the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification. The certification covers multiple locations in China (PVG), Indonesia (CGK), India (DEL & BOM), South Korea (ICN), Thailand (BKK), United Arab Emirates (DXB) and Singapore (SIN).

This certification supports GEODIS’ strategic goals of establishing Pharma Healthcare as a key organizational vertical and expanding its global network by accrediting sites in numerous countries throughout the APAC region.

According to Onno Boots, Regional President and CEO of GEODIS for APAC and Middle East, “With the CEIV Pharma accreditation, we can ensure our customers of our competence and commitment to handle pharmaceutical temperature-sensitive products with the utmost care and attention. Pharmaceutical businesses need to find logistics solutions that are dependable and effective, and GEODIS is in a perfect position to offer them the best services in the area.”

This series of certifications is a reflection of the tremendous investment GEODIS has made in guaranteeing the highest levels of quality and compliance in its Pharma Healthcare capabilities.

“Without a doubt, we are responding to the healthcare industry’s demand for options in the selection of global supply chain partners and we look forward to establishing GEODIS as a key service provider for pharma and healthcare companies, particularly in Asia Pacific and Middle East where we see the key hubs of production and distribution”, adds Boots.

The CEIV Pharma certification for GEODIS further demonstrates its dedication to offering customers supply chain transparency and visibility. GEODIS can provide customers with shipment location and temperature data using GPS data loggers controlled by a control tower, enabling more openness and visibility.

In addition, the capabilities of GEODIS in customs brokerage and contract logistics are of particular interest to the decision-makers in Pharma Healthcare in this region. The best illustration of GEODIS’ capabilities for contract logistics is in Singapore, where GEODIS has GDP, GMP, and ISO13485 in its warehouses. GEODIS is well-positioned to manage the trade compliance needs of the healthcare companies as they expand their operations into new markets.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com  

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked world no. 6 in its sector. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.

Safety innovators get a further boost

TT Club and ICHCA are once more partnering with TOC Europe to present the Safety Village at the Conference and Exhibition in Rotterdam (13th to 15th June).  The three organisations are providing a focal point for discussions, presentations and promotion of innovations that have either already led to a safer supply chain, or aim to in the future.

Following the success of both last year’s Safety Village launch at TOC Europe and the Innovation in Safety Awards presented in February TT and ICHCA are continuing with their joint campaign to make the international supply chain a safer working environment for everyone involved in cargo handling, and more secure and sustainable for the cargoes and equipment involved in global trade.

Featuring an enlarged networking area and a stage with presentation facilities, the Safety Village will be the venue for workshops and panel sessions throughout the three days of the TOC Europe event. It will also provide opportunities for companies to showcase their innovative safety devices, processes and products. Dedicated exhibition pods for  past entrants of the safety award will be available within the Village at a discounted rate offered by TOC.  The united aim is to champion safety in the supply chain and to help develop new solutions for managing risks.

Peregrine Storrs-Fox, Risk Management Director at leading international freight transport insurer, TT Club comments. “It has been TT’s consistent mission to increase the levels of safety across the myriad of operational functions that constitute the global supply chain. We are delighted that our campaign has continued to attract substantial interest across the industry, again demonstrating the depth of commitment that exists to enhance safety and the will to employ significant resources to minimise risk. The prominent positioning and extensive facilities of the Safety Village at TOC Europe will help bring together such like-minded companies and individuals to further the visibility of their innovations at this leading industry forum.”

The two organisations’ ongoing efforts have highlighted numerous ground-breaking innovations with multiple applications to improve safety.  Richard Steele is CEO of ICHCA International, the representative body for cargo handling operators across the globe.  He comments, “In the recent past, our efforts together with TT have helped promulgate safety innovations including Hapag Lloyd’s Cargo Patrol that detects suspected mis-declared dangerous goods; terminal automation advances from Kunz and Yardeye in cooperation with CSX Terminals; VIKING Life-Saving’s fire suppressant systems, as well as safety devices developed by PSA International and Cargotec.”

“The awards early this year added to these with APMT’s Vessel Inspection Mobile App; Exis Technologies and Intermodal Telematics BV (IMT) innovative Tank Container Temperature Monitoring.  However there are many, many more innovative ideas are out there and we are committed to giving them the oxygen to grow.  The Safety Village at TOC in June will certainly fill the air with a fervour for safety.”

Representatives of both TT and ICHCA will be at the Safety Village for the duration of TOC Europe, and they would encourage innovators in the safety sphere to embrace the opportunities it affords.  There will be a variety of options from five-minute speaking slots to more detailed workshops.  To register interest please contact riskmanagement@ttclub.com

About ICHCA International

Established in 1952, ICHCA International is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and movement worldwide. ICHCA’s privileged NGO status enables it to represent its members, and the cargo handling industry at large, in front of national and international agencies and regulatory bodies, while its Technical Panel provides best practice advice and develops publications on a wide range of practical cargo handling issues.

Operating through a series of national and regional chapters, including ICHCA Australia, ICHCA Japan and plus Correspondence and Working Groups, ICHCA provides a focal point for informing, educating, lobbying and networking to improve knowledge and best practice across the cargo handling chain.

www.ichca.com

About TT Club

TT Club is the established market-leading independent provider of mutual insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry. TT Club’s primary objective is to help make the industry safer and more secure. Founded in 1968, the Club has more than 1,100 Members, spanning container owners and operators, ports and terminals, and logistics companies, working across maritime, road, rail, and air. TT Club is renowned for its high-quality service, in-depth industry knowledge and enduring Member loyalty. It retains more than 93% of its Members with a third of its entire membership having chosen to insure with the Club for 20 years or more.

www.ttclub.com

New appointment to the GEODIS executive committee

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Camille Porgès as EVP Governance, Risks and Compliance. She will join the Group’s executive committee, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS.

Camille Porgès, EVP Governance, Risks and Compliance, Geodis

Camille Porgès began her career in 2004 as a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions at Clifford Chance LLP. In 2010, she joined satellite operator Eutelsat as senior legal counsel, with responsibility for the company’s mergers and acquisitions. She was promoted to the position of group compliance and privacy director in 2017. In 2019, she joined the ATOS group as head of ethics and compliance and was appointed chief compliance officer in April 2022.

She has extensive experience in compliance, covering a broad range of areas from anti-corruption to data protection, human rights and economic sanctions, both in terms of prevention and investigation.

Camille graduated from the ESCP business school and holds a postgraduate degree in business law from Paris II Panthéon Assas University. She was admitted to the Paris bar in 2004. 

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked world no. 6 in its sector. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a member of the SNCF group.

GEODIS honored by Arkema China at its Annual Carrier Conference

Partnerships underscore the collaboration between industry and supply chain provider as trade flows stabilize

GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics services provider, has been named “Strategic Carrier of Arkema China” in recognition of its concerted efforts to reinforce Arkema’s supply chain strategy in the region in 2022. This marks the third consecutive year in which GEODIS has been honored at the Arkema China Annual Carrier Conference, having also received the same award in 2021, as well as the “Core Carrier of Arkema China” award in the 2020. 

Didier LEBLANC – Regional President Acrylic Monomers Asia presenting the award to Sally ZHOU, GEODIS head of sales and marketing of (Central) China and Elva CHEN, GEODIS regional key account manager for the Arkema account in APAC & ME

While much of the last three year period has ushered in a slew of challenges for the maritime industry, the successful partnership has tapped into GEODIS’ extensive network of transport suppliers and comprehensive auditing strategies to ensure the seamless processing of Arkema’s general cargo across shipping lanes, custom clearances as well as both pre- and on-carriage procedures. This, in spite of port congestions and limited container capacities stemming from unparalleled surges in global economic activity.

The Annual Conference also set in motion promising roadmaps to continue the partnership’s ongoing momentum in 2023. Successfully implemented plans included the smooth integration of electronic data interchanges (EDI) into Arkema’s transportation management system to reinforce real-time tracking tools, on top of advancing operational agility through private charter and priority loading services.  All of which will further support Arkema’s growing presence in the region.

“We are delighted to continue our strong collaboration with Arkema and look forward to playing a key role in the next chapter of their growth,” said Onno Boots, GEODIS’ Regional President and CEO, Asia Pacific and Middle East.  “Innovation and a collaborative spirit have and will continue to form the center of all our projects. This award serves as a testament of our commitment to supporting our partners’ growth with resilient and nimble services that can withstand all the changes in a rapidly evolving supply chain ecosystem.”

GEODIS’ continued partnership with Arkema is a prime example of the organisation’s growing strength in China, assisting companies as their business normalise into pre-2019 levels while trade flows between countries continue to strengthen. 

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.