GEODIS

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. 

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. 

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. 

GEODIS is pleased to announce that the SBTi has approved its near-term science-based emission reduction target.

The SBTi approval acknowledges GEODIS’ commitment to addressing climate change and confirms that the Group’s strategy aligns with the 2015 Paris Agreement, seeking to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C by the end of this century.

• On scope 1&2, GEODIS has committed, from a 2022 base year to:
  • An absolute reduction of 42% greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) related to energy consumption by 2030.

• On scope 3, GEODIS has 4 near-term targets within the same timeframe (2022-2030):

• An absolute reduction of GHG emissions from fuel and energy related activities not included in scope 1 & 2  of 25%.
  • An intensity reduction objective of 25% GHG emissions per tkm from subcontracted container shipping, road[1], and rail operations, covering upstream transportation and distribution.
  • A further absolute reduction of scope 3 GHG emissions from upstream transportation and distribution of 25% (air transportation).
  • And finally, an absolute reduction of 42% GHG emissions for the use of sold products[2].

[1] Heavy freight trucks, medium freight trucks.

[2] Which for GEODIS is currently limited to sold fossil fuels.

These objectives frame the Group’s comprehensive strategy to drive decarbonization across all business areas and regions. The Group’s expertise, strategic partnerships, innovation, and commitment to continuous improvement are key enablers of this strategy, which focuses on achieving measurable progress in reducing emissions.

“In receiving this validation from the SBTi, we reinforce our determination to contribute meaningfully to the fight against climate change,” said Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO of GEODIS. “Sustainability is at the heart of our long-term strategy, and we believe that our social and environmental commitment will benefit not only our operations but also the customers, partners and communities we serve.”

The company has mapped out clear decarbonization pathways for each line of business, with a special focus on transitioning its own fleet to alternative energy sources and selecting partners acting in the same direction. This means speeding up the ramp-up of electric technology, bio-sourced fuels and building the necessary infrastructure to support these changes.

“In addition to transforming our own fleet, we are committed to reducing emissions across all forms of transport in our operations,” said Virginie Delcroix, Executive Vice President of Sustainability at GEODIS. “By using the best transport mode combination, increasing the use of sustainable marine and aviation fuels, and by optimizing the efficiency of all transport resources, we support our customers in meeting their own climate goals. We are proud to have our targets validated by the SBTi. This important milestone reflects our leadership and commitment in this critical transition.”

GEODIS’ climate action extends beyond fleet decarbonization. It includes an ambitious plan to reduce carbon emissions at company sites by 2030, targeting a 40% improvement in energy efficiency and ensuring that at least 90% of energy used comes from low-carbon sources. All new site projects incorporate stringent environmental criteria.

To ensure the long-term success of these initiatives, GEODIS leverages digital tools for optimizing routing, loading, and energy efficiency, and continuously drives awareness campaigns to empower its teams with climate knowledge. The company’s leadership team is directly involved with climate-related criteria already integrated into senior executives’ variable compensation. Environmental factors are also considered in key decision-making processes, such as investments and acquisitions.

Through these measures, the Group demonstrates its commitment to addressing climate change and contributing to international efforts to reduce global emissions.

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. 

[1] Heavy freight trucks, medium freight trucks.

[2] Which for GEODIS is currently limited to sold fossil fuels.

GEODIS, world leader in transport and logistics, announces the appointment of Marc Vollet as Executive Vice-President of GEODIS’s European Road Network Line of Business.  He will be a member of the Group’s Management Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS.

Marc Vollet has 30 years’ experience in managing operations and leading international teams at GEODIS. His career began with a series of operational positions in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. In 2000, he was appointed manager of the Grenoble and Chanas sites in the east of France, dedicated to the Chemicals and Gas sectors. Five years later, he became CEO of BM Chimie, an entity specializing in transporting chemical and gas products in Europe. In 2009, Marc was named Director of Operations for the Group’s European Road Network activity. Between 2017 and 2019, he broadened his duties by taking responsibility for the purchasing and technical departments as well as the operational excellence department and the engineering unit of the European Road Network Line of Business. In 2021, he was also put in charge of developing the Group’s multimodal offer in Europe to accelerate the decarbonization of transport activities.

Marc Vollet holds an international master’s degree in management and business development.

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.

• GEODIS is drawing on a model that has proven its agility and resilience in recent months as it unveils a new strategic plan, Ambition 2027, which aims to go still further in achieving operational and financial performance.
• At the heart of this plan is an ambitious roadmap to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and be recognized as a leader in sustainable logistics.

GEODIS, world leader in transport and logistics, today announces its new strategic plan, Ambition 2027. This strategic plan, a continuation of the previous plan covering the period from 2018 to 2023, is intended to project the Group into the future, while building on its achievements and continuing to focus on its purpose: “Serving people by delivering their goods all around the world with innovative, sustainable and ethical logistics.”

More than ever, the logistics sector is facing a number of changes, and it must be able to respond to its customers’ growing need for adaptability and efficiency. Ambition 2027 meets these challenges through three key objectives, which are set to steer GEODIS’s activities over the next three years: 

• Supporting its customers in their global logistics projects with diversified, tailored, value-added solutions.
• Generating faster growth in the Group’s financial performance and operational quality.
• Prioritizing social and environmental commitments as a central pillar in our growth strategy.

Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS, said: “In an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable world, GEODIS is constantly adapting and evolving to provide our customers with logistics solutions in which all modes of transport play a part, and which fully meet their expectations. The Ambition 2027 strategic plan strengthens our focus on operational, financial, social and environmental performance while staying true to the Group’s signature, ‘a better way to deliver’.”

Ambition 2027 is based on 6 key ambitions:

• An ambition for business development: as a growth partner to its clients through the  diversity of its lines of business and its solutions, GEODIS aims to maintain its growth and increase its business volumes, while maintaining its commitment to quality through customer focus and a solutions-oriented approach. The Group’s ambition is to achieve faster growth than the logistics market; this will be driven by the introduction of new tools and by sales personnel totaling around 1,500.
• An ambition for operational and economic performance: GEODIS has upgraded the operational systems of its lines of business over the past decade through a series of long-term investments. Its cost structure and tools are now scaled to absorb new volumes and leverage operational productivity without compromising quality of service.
• An ambition to further enhance the excellence of GEODIS: the quality of the service provided by the Group is widely acknowledged, with a very high level of customer satisfaction, illustrated by a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +37 in 2024.
• An ambition for digital innovation: substantial investments have been made in Data, Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security, and the Group does not plan to change its course. By way of example, 3.5% of revenues were invested in technologies in 2024, including in digital tools.
• An ambition for external growth: external growth constitutes significant potential for development. This is why GEODIS made several acquisitions in 2023, in line with its ambition to support customers worldwide and meet all their logistics needs.
• An ambition for sustainable and ethical development: GEODIS has undertaken an ambitious decarbonization strategy and has put the health and safety of its employees, as well as dialogue with the whole range of its stakeholders, at the heart of its corporate strategy. GEODIS intends to increase its electric vehicle fleet tenfold by 2030.

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.

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.

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. 

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, has been presented with the Singapore Customer Experience of the Year – Logistics Award at the 2024 Asian Experience Awards. This accolade recognises the company’s efforts to enhance customer satisfaction through its technology-driven Voice of Customer (VoC) programme. 

GEODIS is committed to creating long-term value for its customers through a strong focus on customer rapport. To ensure a constant feedback loop and timely closure of service gaps, GEODIS introduced continuous Voice of Customer (VoC) program to 18 markets across the APAC and Middle East region, enabling real-time feedback and immediate action when necessary. This programme complements an annual Global Customer Satisfaction Survey, which provides a comprehensive overview of the customer experience across the organization, revealing key trends and enabling strategic decisions and long-term improvements.

The VoC program deploys brief, targeted surveys immediately following critical interactions along the customer journey. This real-time, closed-loop feedback allows GEODIS to pinpoint and address potential service gaps within five business days, ensuring a swift and proactive approach to customer concerns. A unique feature of the programme is its ability to send automatic alerts and initiate follow-up actions once a survey response is received. This approach ensures that customer feedback is not only heard but acted upon promptly, turning transactional engagements into long-lasting relationships.

The VoC program also effectively transforms data into actionable insights. By leveraging advanced analytical tools, it identifies customer pain points and key satisfaction drivers. These insights enable prioritisation of issues and targeted improvements.

The success of the VoC program is reflected in GEODIS’ customer satisfaction scores, which have been consistently improving year-on-year. In 2024, 82% of customers surveyed in this programme indicated that they are either “very satisfied” or “extremely satisfied”. Additionally, the company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) doubled to +48 in 2024, highlighting heightened customer loyalty and advocacy.

“Receiving the Customer Experience Award is a testament to our commitment to placing the customer at the heart of everything we do,” said Onno Boots, Regional President & CEO, Asia Pacific, and Middle East, “We firmly believe that delivering exceptional customer experiences is absolutely critical to our long-term success and growth.  Our VoC feedback programme has significantly strengthened our ability to build deeper relationships with our customers. Crucially, it ensures we can respond to their needs with greater agility and precision than ever before.”

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. 

“A BETTER WAY TO DELIVER”

GEODIS is launching a new brand campaign featuring its new tagline, ‘A better way to deliver’, underlining its commitment to a sustainable future for the logistics sector. 

The four key visuals in the campaign have been designed to create a strong GEODIS identity and help the Group move closer to its core values and purpose: “Serving people by delivering their goods all around the world with innovative, sustainable and ethical logistics.”

GEODIS’s new tagline, “A better way to deliver”, reflects the company’s determination to continually reduce its environmental impact by offering a responsible and sustainable service to all its customers. It also highlights the Group’s desire to put people at the heart of its logistics operations, in order to offer the best delivery solutions and a personalized, respectful experience for customers and employees alike. And lastly, it symbolizes the Group’s commitment to keeping pace with the very latest trends in logistics, which need to address global economic and technological upheavals.

The new campaign will launch in the press and on social media on October 3, 2024.  

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.