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GEODIS Strengthens its Ambitions in the Aerospace and Defense Sectors

In response to the rapid changes taking place in the international environment and growing logistics needs in the aerospace and defense sectors, GEODIS is accelerating its development in these strategic markets. The Group remains firmly committed to becoming the partner of choice for industrial and institutional players in the sector. To support this ambition, Brigadier General Arnaud Weixler (Ret.) will head GEODIS’s operations in the aerospace and defense sectors.

In a rapidly changing geopolitical and international environment, GEODIS is developing its aerospace and defense business. The Group is seeking to establish a long-term presence in these sectors and become a key player, notably by supporting the growing needs of France’s Defense Industrial and Technological Base (BITD). The modernization of military equipment and the accelerated renewal of army hardware are driving rapid growth in the aerospace and defense markets.

Resulting from the substantial growth in defense and security budgets, increasingly complex and strategic logistics presents challenges that GEODIS is well positioned to address. GEODIS already supports numerous aerospace and defense leaders, providing them with its full range of expertise. With its strong local and international presence, the Group meets a wide range of demanding requirements, including Aircraft on Ground (AOG) logistics requiring the rapid delivery of essential parts and services, oversized special transportation, high value-added warehousing and secure supply chain management.

One of GEODIS’s principal references is KNDS, for which it inaugurated a state-of-the-art automated logistics facility in Montbeugny, central France, in 2023, illustrating the Group’s ability to support the leading players in the sector with innovative and high-performance solutions.

With the aim of achieving these ambitions, the aerospace and defense sectors will now be directed by Brigadier General Arnaud Weixler, whose international expertise and in-depth knowledge of the challenges faced by the sector will be valuable assets for GEODIS. He attended the 121st session of the NATO Defense College and has held senior positions within NATO and the French Army. He has also planned and led numerous logistics operations at home and abroad, working closely with industry as well as relevant private and public entities.

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. The Group operates 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 and Hapag-Lloyd strengthen their digital collaboration with the deployment of a real-time solution for integrating their rates.

GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, and Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading container shipping companies, announce a significant milestone in their joint digital integration, aimed at accelerating and securing the exchange of rates and service data between their two organizations.

Photo Credit : Hapag-Lloyd

At the core of this collaboration is a Contract API (Application Programming Interface) — a direct, system-to-system digital connection between Hapag-Lloyd’s pricing platform and GEODIS’ global rate database. This interface enables the fully automated and real-time transmission of contracted rates, surcharges, transit times, and service options.

Thanks to this new integration, GEODIS now benefits from instant access to over 75% more Hapag-Lloyd rates than before, significantly reducing manual input and improving operational accuracy. The transition from a processing time of up to five days to instant rate availability marks a major improvement in responsiveness and efficiency across the supply chain.

Commenting on this development, Jan Naumann, Head of Export Trade Europe, Global Ocean Freight at GEODIS, said: “This implementation is more than a technical success: it demonstrates how digital collaboration benefits our customers. We provide them with faster and more accurate data flows, as well as smoother operations, while enhancing our efficiency and responsiveness. It also reflects our shared ambition with Hapag-Lloyd to develop smarter, faster, and more transparent logistics processes through digital innovation.”

Arne Zass, Director Digital Transformation & Automation at Hapag-Lloyd added: “Hapag-Lloyd is delighted to recognize the GEODIS team for their outstanding collaboration on our recent API integration. Their fast execution, expertise, and visionary approach to digitalization have set a new standard for seamless connectivity and customer experience. We truly appreciate the commitment and positive energy the GEODIS team brings to advancing innovative and sustainable logistics solutions together.”

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. The Group operates 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 und Hapag-Lloyd verstärken ihre digitale Zusammenarbeit durch die Einführung einer Echtzeitlösung zur Integration ihrer Tarife

GEODIS, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Transport und Logistik, und Hapag-Lloyd, eine der global führenden Container-Reedereien, informieren über einen bedeutenden Fortschritt bei der gemeinsamen digitalen Integration. Das Ziel besteht darin, den Austausch von Tarifen und Servicedaten zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu beschleunigen und sicher zu gestalten.

Das zentrale Element der Kooperation ist eine Contract-API (Application Programming Interface), die als direkte digitale Verbindung zwischen der Preisplattform von Hapag-Lloyd und der globalen Tarifdatenbank von GEODIS dient. Diese Schnittstelle ermöglicht in Echtzeit die vollautomatische Übertragung von Vertragstarifen, Zuschlägen, Transitzeiten und Serviceoptionen.

Dank dieser neuen Integration profitiert GEODIS nun von einem Zugriff in Echtzeit auf über 75 % mehr Hapag-Lloyd-Tarife als zuvor. Dadurch werden manuelle Eingaben erheblich reduziert und die betriebliche Genauigkeit verbessert. Der Übergang von einer Bearbeitungszeit von bis zu fünf Tagen hin zur sofortigen Verfügbarkeit der Tarife stellt eine bedeutende Verbesserung der Reaktionsfähigkeit und Effizienz entlang der gesamten Lieferkette dar.

Jan Naumann, Head of Export Trade Europe, Global Ocean Freight, bei GEODIS, kommentiert diese Entwicklung wie folgt: „Die Implementierung ist mehr als nur ein technischer Erfolg. Sie verdeutlicht, wie unsere Kunden von der digitalen Zusammenarbeit profitieren. Wir bieten ihnen schnellere und genauere Datentransfers sowie optimierte Abläufe und verbessern gleichzeitig unsere Effizienz und Reaktionsfähigkeit. Das spiegelt auch unser gemeinsames Ziel wider, mit Hapag-Lloyd durch digitale Innovationen intelligentere, schnellere und transparentere Logistikprozesse zu entwickeln.“

Arne Zass, Director Digital Transformation & Automation, bei Hapag-Lloyd, ergänzt: „Wir freuen uns über die Fortschritte, die im Rahmen dieser Partnerschaft erzielt wurden, und sind mit dem Ergebnis äußerst zufrieden. Die erfolgreiche Implementierung dieser API-Lösung unterstreicht unser gemeinsames Engagement für gegenseitiges Wachstum mit unserem strategischen Partner GEODIS. Sie stärkt zudem die Integration und führt letztlich zu einer Vereinfachung der Geschäftsabläufe.“

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS ist einer der weltweit führenden Logistikdienstleister, bekannt für seine Expertise in allen Bereichen der Lieferkette. Als Wachstumspartner seiner Kunden hat sich GEODIS auf vier Geschäftsbereiche spezialisiert: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport und European Road Network. Sein globales Netzwerk mit ca. 50.000 Mitarbeitern erstreckt sich über 170 Länder. 2024 erwirtschaftete GEODIS einen Umsatz von 11,3 Milliarden Euro. GEODIS ist ein Unternehmen der SNCF-Gruppe.

GEODIS Appointments

Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO of GEODIS, has appointed Amaury Valicon, Executive Vice President Europe effective November 1st. He replaces in this role Thomas Kraus.

Since joining GEODIS in 2017, Amaury Valicon has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. He will continue to report directly to Marie-Christine Lombard and remain a member of the COMEX.

Amaury Valicon

Marc Meier, with over 30 years of international experience (DACHSER, Senator International, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn, Kühne+Nagel), becomes Managing Director Germany-Austria-Switzerland on October 1st.

Maurizio Bortolan, former executive at BRT (Geopost), MAERSK and Number 1, takes over as Managing Director Italy on October 1st.

Marc Meier and Maurizio Bortolan will report to Amaury Valicon. These appointments strengthen GEODIS’ European leadership and support its growth ambition.

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. The Group operates 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.

Changes to the GEODIS Management Board

GEODIS, world leader in transport and logistics, continues to focus on innovation and transformation with the creation of a new department dedicated to artificial intelligence. The GEODIS Management Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, will be strengthened through two new strategic appointments:

  • David-Olivier Tarac has been appointed Executive Vice President Artificial Intelligence
  • Carole Besnard has been appointed Group Chief Financial Officer.
Carole Besnard (Photo Credit is Thomas Laisné)
David-Olivier Tarac (Photo Credit is Thomas Laisné)

GEODIS confirms its determination to make artificial intelligence a key part of its strategy. A new department dedicated to AI has been formed within the Group, which will play a pivotal part in the transformation of GEODIS. This positions AI as a driver of performance, process simplification and innovation across all its Lines of Business. The initiative will enable GEODIS to harness the power of AI to accelerate its transformation and drive sustainable growth for its customers and partners throughout the world.

This new strategic department will be headed by David-Olivier Tarac. He joined GEODIS in July 2022 as Deputy Group CFO and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in January 2023. He is a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique and the Ecole des Mines de Paris.

David-Olivier will be replaced as Group Chief Financial Officer by Carole Besnard, who has served as Deputy CFO since 2018. Thanks to her leadership and strategic vision, she will pursue  the ongoing transformation of the finance function, with the aim of strengthening performance management and of continuous improvement.

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. The Group operates 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.

2025 Customer Survey: GEODIS Reports Significant Increase in Customer Satisfaction Results

Each year, GEODIS surveys its customers to gather their feedback on satisfaction. The 2025 survey, conducted between April 24 and June 2, was available in 16 languages and sent to more than 60,000 customers worldwide. With over 9,000 completed questionnaires — a record response rate of 15% — GEODIS received 800 more responses than last year. This high level of participation enhances both the representativeness and the relevance of the insights obtained.

The results highlight a particularly high overall satisfaction level of 92%, illustrating the trust placed by customers in GEODIS and confirming the strength and quality of the relationship between GEODIS and its clients worldwide.

The Net Promoter Score (NPS) also shows a significant increase, rising from +36 last year to +39 in 2025, reflecting a greater willingness among customers to recommend GEODIS.

Furthermore, customers highlight a streamlined experience that allows them to save time and better manage their operations. GEODIS teams standout for their commitment to resolving issues quickly and efficiently as they arise.

The satisfaction level reached a record 94% in Commercial Relations, confirming the quality of interactions and the attention given to customers’ needs.

To ensure the reliability and independence of the results, GEODIS entrusted the execution of this survey to IPSOS, which also ensures full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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. The Group operates 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 launches a new fully digital sales channel

GEODIS has launched a fully digital sales channel in France, primarily intended for small and medium-size businesses. This platform is designed to simplify the purchase of logistics services.

Launched in early June, the new digital channel is now available directly from the www.geodis.com website. In just a few clicks, business customers can request a quote, pay for their order online and schedule a pickup for their goods. The order will then be integrated into the operational workflow and will benefit from the same high quality of service provided to all our existing customers.

Photo Credit :
Sebastien Ortola

First introduced in France, the online sales platform covers our core Express (next-day delivery) and Parcel (48-hour delivery) services, subject to certain weight and volume criteria (ranging from 1 kg to 3 pallets), with deliveries in mainland France and other European Union countries.

Laurent Melaine, Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Communications at GEODIS, said: “The launch of this new online sales channel in France represents a key strategic milestone. By the end of the year, we plan to expand the service to include air and sea transport, allowing us to serve new markets. Our goal is to meet the everyday needs of small and medium-size businesses by offering a simplified purchasing process and delivery solutions that are perfectly tailored to their occasional requirements. This channel is designed to give these players a fully digital, agile experience, from requesting quotes to real-time tracking and proof of delivery.”

Accessible 24/7, regardless of branch office hours or operational constraints, the platform also supports secure online credit card payment.

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. The Group operates 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 Announces Laura Ritchey as President & CEO of Americas Region

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, announced today the appointment of Laura Ritchey as President & CEO of the Americas region. Laura Ritchey will also serve as a member of the Group’s Executive Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS.

Photo Credit : Laura Ritchey

As President & CEO of GEODIS in Americas, Laura Ritchey will oversee the management and growth of the region’s multiple business units across North and South America, including contract logistics, freight forwarding and transportation. Ritchey now leads the region’s nearly 20,000 teammates across eight countries, comprised of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

“With the U.S. being one of the top markets in our global network, Laura has the robust industry and leadership experience needed to continue strengthening GEODIS’ position in this critical region,” said Marie-Christine Lombard. “Laura’s unique knowledge of the logistics industry, including deep expertise in retail and e-commerce, and business acumen makes her the right leader to further the region’s incredible growth and help navigate in the face of today’s complex and ever-changing landscape.”

Laura Ritchey joins GEODIS with more than 30 years of experience, including 15 years in supply chain management for both retail and third-party logistics. She began her career in finance before shifting into supply chain operations, including sourcing, distribution and strategic transformation. Laura Ritchey was most recently CEO at Radial, Inc., a leader in e-commerce fulfillment solutions, where she delivered revenue growth and profitability through operational excellence.

Prior to joining Radial, Laura Ritchey held leadership positions at L Brands, FullBeauty Brands and Centric Brands. She is a board member for Goodwill Manasota in Florida and a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council, Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Ritchey earned her J.D., MBA and bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. She is a certified public accountant and admitted to the bar in Ohio.

Laura Ritchey will succeed Mike Honious, who is retiring from the supply chain industry after 30 years (20 of those at GEODIS). Mike Honious will serve in an advisory capacity to Marie-Christine Lombard to assist in the transition and will continue to hold director roles with the GEODIS Foundation and GEODIS Compassion Fund.

To learn more about GEODIS, visit www.geodis.com.

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. The Group operates 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 Completes the Transport and Float-Off of Three Floating Wind Foundations

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, has successfully completed a major operation in partnership with Eiffage Metal for the transport and float-off of three floating substructures of 2,500 tons. Designed by Principle Power, the turbine foundations are part of the “Les Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion” (EFGL) pilot project, one of the largest floating offshore wind farms in the world.

This large-scale operation was managed by a dedicated GEODIS team, onsite between the end of April and early June 2025. The complex move took place within the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM), from the Eiffage Darsette site to the Carfos terminal in Fos-sur-Mer (France).

Photo Credit : GEODIS

The project required an extensive engineering phase, including the design of grillage and sea fastening systems, precise ballasting calculations, and close coordination with local port authorities. High environmental and safety standards were also applied throughout the process.

To execute the float-offs, GEODIS mobilized a semi-submersible barge, specifically selected for its suitability. The process involved a carefully sequenced ballasting operation to ground the barge and allow the floaters to be safely launched into the water. Despite strict weather requirements, the float-offs were conducted efficiently and without incident.

Nicolas Bonnier, Global Manager Offshore Wind Solution, Project Logistics at GEODIS, commented:

The EFGL project, with 30 MW of capacity, represents nearly 10% of the operational floating wind turbines currently installed worldwide, so we are very proud to have contributed to its success. Also, GEODIS’ seamless execution of two consecutive float-offs within six days highlights the potential scalability and industrial feasibility of commercial size floating wind energy projects.”

The success of the project, GEODIS’ first in floating offshore wind, marks a key milestone and reinforces the Group’s strategic commitment to strengthening its position in this emerging sector. Building on this experience, GEODIS will continue to develop innovative, tailor-made solutions specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of future commercial-scale projects.

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. The Group operates 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 Completes the Transport and Float-Off

of Three Floating Wind Foundations

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, has successfully completed a major operation in partnership with Eiffage Metal for the transport and float-off of three floating substructures of 2,500 tons. Designed by Principle Power, the turbine foundations are part of the “Les Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion” (EFGL) pilot project, one of the largest floating offshore wind farms in the world.

This large-scale operation was managed by a dedicated GEODIS team, onsite between the end of April and early June 2025. The complex move took place within the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM), from the Eiffage Darsette site to the Carfos terminal in Fos-sur-Mer (France).

The project required an extensive engineering phase, including the design of grillage and sea fastening systems, precise ballasting calculations, and close coordination with local port authorities. High environmental and safety standards were also applied throughout the process.

To execute the float-offs, GEODIS mobilized a semi-submersible barge, specifically selected for its suitability. The process involved a carefully sequenced ballasting operation to ground the barge and allow the floaters to be safely launched into the water. Despite strict weather requirements, the float-offs were conducted efficiently and without incident.

Nicolas Bonnier, Global Manager Offshore Wind Solution, Project Logistics at GEODIS, commented:

The EFGL project, with 30 MW of capacity, represents nearly 10% of the operational floating wind turbines currently installed worldwide, so we are very proud to have contributed to its success. Also, GEODIS’ seamless execution of two consecutive float-offs within six days highlights the potential scalability and industrial feasibility of commercial size floating wind energy projects.”

The success of the project, GEODIS’ first in floating offshore wind, marks a key milestone and reinforces the Group’s strategic commitment to strengthening its position in this emerging sector. Building on this experience, GEODIS will continue to develop innovative, tailor-made solutions specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of future commercial-scale projects.

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. The Group operates 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 publishes its 2024 activity and sustainability report

GEODIS announces the publication of its activity and sustainability report for the year 2024. The voluntary report is structured into three parts:

  • The first part presents information about the Group’s activity in 2024, including its key figures, value creation model, Ambition 2027 strategic plan, and CSR roadmap.
  • The central part focuses on GEODIS’s corporate social responsibility policy, outlining the objectives set by the Group and the key elements of 2024 regarding environmental, social, and ethical themes.
  • The last part summarizes the performance indicators as well as the concordance table with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

With our Ambition 2027 plan, we place innovation, performance, and responsibility at the heart of our strategy. In 2024, the validation of our decarbonization goals by the Science Based Targets initiative marked a major milestone: we aim for a 42% reduction in emissions from our direct activities by 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement. It is by combining operational excellence and environmental commitments that we build sustainable logistics, serving our clients and the planet,” said Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS.

The Group engaged the independent firm EY for the verification of data published under the CSRD framework.

To discover the full report, click here.

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. The Group operates 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 in Mexico Inaugurates New Office in Guadalajara

GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, celebrated the grand opening of a brand-new office in Guadalajara, Jalisco to support its growing Mexico operations. This expansion responds to the growth of GEODIS’ freight forwarding line of business in Mexico, with the new office in Guadalajara now integrating the company’s Americas Center of Excellence (CoE), a strategic hub that includes key logistics operations for the entire Americas region, into the country’s product portfolio.

Left to right: Eric St Amand (GEODIS Vice President of Supply Chain, Americas), Sergio Nunez (GEODIS Managing Director of Americas Center of Excellence), Eric Gerbi (GEODIS Chief Financial Officer of Freight Forwarding), Olivier Cuntz (GEODIS Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Optimization), Henri Le Gouis (GEODIS Executive Vice President of Freight Forwarding, Global), Josh Jungwirth (GEODIS Executive Vice President of Freight Forwarding, Americas), Miguel Munoz (GEODIS Managing Director, Mexico), Carmen Pomar (GEODIS Senior Director of Freight Forwarding, Mexico)

Among the main functions of the CoE is the largest Shared Services Center for GEODIS in the region, responsible for supporting all of its lines of business in areas such as accounting processes, supply chain engineering, operational logistics and control tower. With operations already consolidated in Mexico City, Querétaro, State of Mexico and El Salto, Jalisco, GEODIS in Mexico will now centralize its freight forwarding services (including maritime, air and inland) as well as customs and foreign trade, project logistics and supply chain management in this new location.

“The unveiling of our new office in Guadalajara marks a significant milestone for our operations in the country, where we have had a presence for nearly 20 years,” said Miguel Muñoz, Managing Director at GEODIS in Mexico. “Not only are we able to expand our growing freight forwarding line of business in the region with this new location, but we are adding new logistics solutions to our product porfolio to best support our customers. This new facility is a direct reflection of our ongoing commitment to growth in the region.”

Guadalajara: Logistics Epicenter of the Continent

The choice of Guadalajara as the second largest GEODIS operations center in Mexico responds to its growing importance as a logistics hub. GEODIS operates a direct route with twice-weekly flights from China and Hong Kong to Guadalajara, in addition to strategic connections from the port of Manzanillo and corridors to the United States and Canada, which reinforces the opportunities derived from nearshoring. These advantages, coupled with an advanced infrastructure of warehouses, consolidation centers, and state-of-the-art control and security systems, solidify Guadalajara as a true logistics hub for the company.

Commitment to Sustainability and Well-Being

The 2,789-square-meter office was designed under strict ergonomic and sustainability standards, with spaces that prioritize natural lighting and employee comfort. The building is also equipped with efficient cooling systems and uses treated water in toilets, minimizing its ecological footprint. With this opening, GEODIS in Mexico reinforces its vision of offering innovative, efficient and sustainable logistics solutions, strengthening its leadership in the industry and commitment to the development of Mexico as a key logistics hub for the American continent.

The new office brings GEODIS’ total footprint in Mexico to 14 buildings and more than 148,000 square meters as it continues to strengthen its presence in the region. GEODIS in Mexico currently employs 2,717 employees, with 442 operating out of the new office in Guadalajara.

To learn more, visit www.geodis.com.

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. The Group operates 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. 

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Left to right: Eric St Amand (GEODIS Vice President of Supply Chain, Americas), Sergio Nunez (GEODIS Managing Director of Americas Center of Excellence), Eric Gerbi (GEODIS Chief Financial Officer of Freight Forwarding), Olivier Cuntz (GEODIS Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Optimization), Henri Le Gouis (GEODIS Executive Vice President of Freight Forwarding, Global), Josh Jungwirth (GEODIS Executive Vice President of Freight Forwarding, Americas), Miguel Munoz (GEODIS Managing Director, Mexico), Carmen Pomar (GEODIS Senior Director of Freight Forwarding, Mexico)