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GEODIS Secures Supply Chain Innovator and Seafreight Partner of the Year at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2024

Strengthening its position as a leader in providing multimodal freight solutions and helping customers optimize delivery efficiency and sustainability.

GEODIS has been recognised at the 2024 Supply Chain Asia Awards for their outstanding achievements, earning the titles Supply Chain Innovator of the Year, for their industry-leading GEODIS Road Network, and the Seafreight Partner of the Year.  The Awards gala, held in Bangkok, celebrated companies that have demonstrated best-in-class creativity and innovation in their business operations.

Caption Left to right: 
Onno Boots, President and CEO, Asia Pacific and Middle East, GEODIS.
Jaya Moorthi, Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Procurement, Schneider Electric.

Onno Boots, Regional President & CEO, GEODIS Asia Pacific and Middle East said, “These awards reflect our commitment to innovation and excellence in logistics. The Asia Pacific freight and logistics market is set to grow at a CAGR or 6.5% in the next 5 years and is expected to reach 3.67 trillion USD by 2030. Our strategic investments in our Intra-Asia Pacific multimodal freight network and logistics infrastructure have positioned us well to meet market demands. We are proud to lead the way in providing innovative and sustainable solutions that meet our customers’ need for more resilient supply chains, especially in today’s dynamic environment.”

The GEODIS Road Network is certified to (TAPA TSR) 2023 Level 1 Standard, the first in the international freight forwarding industry for cross-border road freight between Singapore and Malaysia. Leveraging industry-leading Internet of Things (IoT) security features and infrastructure, the GEODIS Road Network is integrated with major air hub and seaports, connecting Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and China.  The Road Network enables an extensive range of multimodal options to meet customer needs for agile and flexible supply chains particularly during peak seasons and times of supply chain disruption.

GEODIS is amongst the top global players for Full Container Load (FCL) & Less than Container Load (LCL) services, connecting ports across the globe. Their solutions include 100% carbon insetting with sustainable marine fuel (SMF), optimized cargo flows through proprietary freight management technology, real-time freight visibility and tailored solutions for unique projects.

The Supply Chain Asia (SCA) Awards aims to celebrate the achievements of professional individuals and corporations that have contributed to the growth and development of the industry.

The Awards recognises best-in-class activity, rewarding executives who have delivered excellence, as well as companies that have adopted creativity and innovation in their business operations, thus leading to successful outcomes. The Supply Chain Innovator of the Year awards are accorded to companies who have successfully developed, crafted, or deployed innovative and transformative projects. The nominations of recognition awards are selected from industry professionals and community members of SCA.

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 four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and 53 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.