GEODIS, world leader in transport and logistics, announces the appointment of Jean-Benoit Devauges as Group General Counsel.  He will be a member of the Group’s Management Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS. He also becomes a member of the Executive Board of GEODIS alongside Marie-Christine Lombard and David-Olivier Tarac.

Jean-Benoît Devauges began his career with international arbitration firm Lazareff & Associés before joining Renault’s legal department in 2000 as corporate lawyer. In 2006, he joined the Nissan Motor Company’s global legal department in Tokyo, Japan, before being transferred two years later to the United States, joining Nissan North America’s legal team in Nashville, Tennessee. He was appointed deputy to the group general counsel of Renault in 2011 with responsibility for partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. In 2017, he was promoted to general counsel and was appointed secretary to the board of directors in 2019. Since 2023, he has been general counsel and head of legal affairs, ethics and corporate governance at MEDEF, the French business confederation.

Jean-Benoît Devauges holds postgraduate diplomas from the University of Paris I in international business law and from the University of Paris II in E.U. law.  He is admitted to practice in France. 

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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 50,000 employees. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

GEODIS, a world leader in the transport and logistics sector, has launched a new fleet comprising eleven Euro 4 and Euro 6 biofuel trucks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative, particularly the adoption of biofuel is another sign of GEODIS’ firm commitment to reducing its carbon footprint globally, while further maintaining operational efficiency and delivering sustainable solutions for customers

GEODIS has set targets of a 42% reduction in the GHG emissions generated by its fleets of vehicles and its buildings (Scopes 1 and 2) and a 25% drop for the carbon intensity of subcontracted container

shipping, road, and rail operations (Scope 3) by 2030; both compared to the base year 2022. The current initiative in the UAE aligns with GEODIS’ broader strategy to commit to a process of such reductions through a science-based approach (Science Based Targets – SBT), in line with the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5° C.

The new fleet, consisting of two ten-ton and six six-ton trucks along with three fifty-foot tractor-trailers will utilize biofuel. Biofuel emits less CO2 compared to diesel. The fleet will serve customers in the high tech, retail, pharma, automotive and industrial sectors, providing freight transportation services from pick-up and delivery to and from airport locations, warehouses and retail stores in the Middle East.

Chris Cahill, Managing Director, GEODIS Middle East and India Subcontinent, said: “Relying on a new fleet of trucks is a critical component of our growth strategy for the Middle East region. This initiative not only underscores our commitment to sustainability but also enhances our capacity to meet the evolving needs of our customers. By integrating sustainable transportation and technologies into our operations, we are positioning GEODIS as a leader in responsible logistics and paving the way for future growth and innovation in the region.”

Over recent years GEODIS has made significant investments in the Middle East region by expanding its presence in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. GEODIS offers a full range of end-to-end supply chain solutions from freight, customs brokerage, contract logistics to project logistics throughout these countries. 

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 50,000 employees. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 : FRANKFURT AM MAIN

Filling over 100,000 orders in 9 days, SNOCKS has broken its own records at the end of 2024. Where is the journey heading in 2025? The Mannheim-based company provides insights into its collaboration with the logistics service provider GEODIS.

Those who order socks and underwear online want to have the package in their hands the next day. The eCommerce company SNOCKS, founded in 2016, has always aimed to be among the market leaders in terms of order and delivery processes. With a rapidly growing annual turnover (over 80 million euros in 2024), this is a significant challenge.

“We grew so quickly that we had to look for a new logistics partner in 2023 – we needed a real logistics powerhouse behind us,” explains Jonas Walter, Head of Fulfillment at SNOCKS.

The young company found exactly that partner in the logistics service provider GEODIS. The semi-automated fulfillment setup at the Rodgau site enables swift processing of a large order volume. The current record is over 35,000 packed products in one day. The biggest sales event to date, Black Friday, went smoothly across nine days and over 100,000 orders.

In this environment maintaining the fast and reliable delivery service that customers expect presents challenges for those involved behind the scenes. SNOCKS has outgrown its startup phase in terms of revenue but still operates very dynamically.

Timo Böhm, Site Manager at GEODIS in Rodgau, puts it succinctly: “The high goals that SNOCKS sets for itself and its partners bring corresponding challenges: continuous scaling, opening up more export countries and sales markets and assimilating numerous new ideas from various company departments.” GEODIS faces these ever-new challenges for a simple reason: “We always function as a growth partner for our customers. We also want to support SNOCKS in achieving higher scalability to handle the increasing volumes accordingly.”

Antje Lochmann, Managing Director at GEODIS in Germany, also looks to the future with great confidence: “SNOCKS is a young, dynamic company with both an innovative and aspiring spirit that immediately captivated us. Our collaboration thrives on the great chemistry between the teams and is a lot of fun for us. As a flexible logistics partner, we are excited to support SNOCKS on their journey and accompany their impressive development.”

For 2025, six sales events are planned with significant discounts over several days, expansion of internationalization, and an annual target of around 100 million euros in revenue.

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. 

SNOCKS – www.snocks.com

From the vision of founders Johannes Kliesch and Felix Bauer to sell high-quality sneaker socks via Amazon, a successful company with over 100 employees and an annual turnover of more than 80 million euros has emerged. SNOCKS has primarily established itself as a brand for socks and underwear but is continuously expanding its range to include sportswear, accessories, and streetwear. Since 2023, SNOCKS has also been present in brick-and-mortar retail. In 2024, SNOCKS acquired the struggling fashion label OceansApart out of insolvency.

Following the already completed CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) certification by IATA (International Air Transport Association) covering  air freight for the GEODIS Pharma team in Frankfurt am Main, GEODIS’ ocean freight service in Hamburg has now successfully achieved GDP (Good Distribution Practice) compliance through Bureau Veritas. With the certification, GEODIS is now GDP-compliant throughout Germany.

The GDP certification confirms that GEODIS adheres to stringent guidelines and standards that guarantee the safe and seamless transport of pharmaceutical products. This includes temperature control, storage, and handling of medications to ensure their efficacy and safety.

In the field of pharmaceutical logistics, GEODIS particularly embodies the company’s philosophy of business excellence. To consistently provide the best possible service, the company continuously strives for the highest standards, optimizes processes, and trains its employees. With the acquisition of trans-o-flex, a specialist in logistics services in the pharma and healthcare market, completed in 2023, GEODIS has significantly expanded its service portfolio and now consistently offers its customers GDP-compliant industry solutions in the healthcare sector.

“The GDP certification is an essential component of our pharma strategy that we have been pursuing for three years. For us, this certification is not only a quality mark but also a proof of trust our customers and partners in the pharmaceutical industry can place in us. This way, we adhere to the highest standards and continuously work on improving our processes. This strengthens our position as a reliable partner in the demanding pharmaceutical market,” emphasizes Antje Lochmann, Managing Director at GEODIS Germany.

Throughout the supply chain, producers of pharmaceutical products must demonstrate transparency and complete traceability while considering special quality and control requirements. The basis for quality assurance is the Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use” (GDP) published by the European Commission in 2013. These guidelines provide a uniform assessment standard for quality and aim to prevent counterfeit medicines from entering legitimate supply chains.

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.