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GEODIS, will be showcasing its Industrial Projects expertise at Power-Gen International at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando from 13 – 15 December 2016.

During the 3-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet experts from GEODIS’ Industrial Projects unit, a global network of the company’s Freight Forwarding Line of Business which specializes in project cargo operations, customs clearance service, planning and execution of turnkey project solutions, coordinating complex out-of-gauge cargo transport and inland logistics.

“We anticipate that the power industry will push for cleaner fuels, and renewables trends have increased needs in plant capacity”. Said Julie Shafer, Global Segment Leader – Power, Industrial Projects. “GEODIS is prepared for the challenge and has a proven track-record of successfully handling complex industrial projects of all sizes that require specialty equipment and licensing, including experience with consulting with local government agencies for these difficult moves.”

GEODIS will be exhibiting at Booth No. 3211, from 13-15 December, 2016. For further information about the event please Click Here

Power-Gen International is the largest, most respected power generation event in the world, and is the industry leader in providing comprehensive coverage of the trends, technologies and issues facing the generation sector. As part of the Power Generation Week, Power-Gen International will run concurrently with the Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America, Nuclear Power International, Coal-Gen and GenForum.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com  GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in the field in Europe and the World.  GEODIS, owned by SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is ranked as the number four logistics provider in Europe and number seven at a worldwide level. GEODIS is also listed as a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant of Worldwide 3PLs. GEODIS’ reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers’ Supply Chain by providing end to end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in sales.

EcoVadis, the first collaborative platform providing assessments of the sustainable development performance of businesses, has attested GEODIS to be in the top 9% of all suppliers evaluated in recognition of the excellence of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy. As in 2015, GEODIS is rated at “Advanced” level and its CSR policy as “Gold”.  

GEODIS remains in first place in its category out of the 252 companies assessed. The Group ranks in the top 9% of the suppliers evaluated by EcoVadis, all categories included.

In the EcoVadis grading system, “Advanced” level means that GEODIS’ strategy is based on a “structured CSR approach, quantified commitments, tangible actions on all issues, detailed information on the implementation of actions, CSR reporting and performance indicators”.

The assessment reflects the extensive work carried out by GEODIS on CSR topics over several years. “Corporate Social Responsibility involves taking on board environmental, social and societal concerns on a company-wide basis in our economic activities and interactions with various stakeholders, both external (clients, service providers…) and internal (shareholder, employees…),” says Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS. “We address these various challenges through a concrete CSR policy and a systematic and structured approach as we strive to be the leading partner for our customers sustainable growth, and we are proud of being recognized as such by EcoVadis.”

The EcoVadis assessment addresses four topics – environmental, social, business ethics, and responsible purchasing – and 21 criteria.

The score attributed to GEODIS breaks down as follows:

– Environment: 80/100.

In this topic, GEODIS rates in the top 1% of the suppliers evaluated by EcoVadis. The Group’s strong points are its involvement in external initiatives (including the Global Logistics Emissions Council and the Clean Cargo Working Group), the content of its CSR report, and the quality of its CSR reporting, consistent with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)* guidelines. EcoVadis also stressed the implementation of CO₂ reporting for customers, the regular renewal of the fleet and its equipment, and initiatives on reducing environmental impact (CO₂, noise, waste …).

– Social: 70/100.

GEODIS ranks in the top 2% of the suppliers evaluated, in particular on the strength of the implementation of Investors in People (IIP)** certification, regular training on health and safety at work for its drivers, the results of employee satisfaction surveys, as well as special measures introduced to foster the integration of people with disabilities.

– Business ethics: 40/100.

EcoVadis highlighted the Group’s alert procedures, internal audits on the fight against corruption, and the e-learning module on the main points of business ethics.

– Responsible purchasing: 60/100.

For EcoVadis, GEODIS’ strong points are the integration of environmental and social criteria in contracts and supplier assessments.

* The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a structure of stakeholders and partners (from the world of business, audit firms, government representatives, and organizations working in human rights, the environment and labor) that creates a common framework for the drafting of sustainable development reports.

**GEODIS is committed to an official policy of certification by a recognized international standard on the management of human resources and has chosen Investors in People accreditation.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in the field in Europe and the World. GEODIS, owned by SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is ranked as the number four logistics provider in Europe and number seven at a worldwide level. GEODIS is also listed as a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant of Worldwide 3PLs. GEODIS’ reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers’ Supply Chain by providing end to end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in sales.

GEODIS announced a record breaking fulfillment performance for the 2016 holiday shopping season with 2.5 million orders shipped in the U.S. over the 5-day shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., USA — Across its 38M square feet, GEODIS saw an increase of 10% year over year in ecommerce orders. This increase came from growth in current and new customers and was supported by the collaboration between GEODIS’ warehouse operations and technology support teams.

“Consumer’s expectations are higher than ever when ordering goods online and it becomes more intense during the holidays” said Mike Honious, Chief Operating Officer, for the Contract Logistics Line of Business in the U.S for GEODIS. “When fulfilling orders for top retailers and e-tailers, it is imperative our operations and technology teams perform collaboratively to our peak plans to ensure we execute at the highest level.”

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted this year’s holiday sales to increase 3.6%, significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5%. Non-store sales (online shopping) are forecasted to increase 7-10% which is driving a good portion of the overall growth.

This growth each year has led to a high demand for skilled seasonal labor, which GEODIS is dependent upon for success during peak season. “Without our employees, we would not be capable of supporting an order volume ten times our average daily volume,” said Honious. “While the collaboration between operations and our customers is extremely critical, our success would not be possible without having the right people and technology to get these orders processed and fulfilled on time.”

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in the field in Europe and the World.  GEODIS, owned by SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is ranked as the number four logistics provider in Europe and number seven at a worldwide level. GEODIS is also listed as a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant of Worldwide 3PLs. GEODIS’ reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers’ Supply Chain by providing end to end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in sales.

GEODIS, the international France based transport and logistics provider, will be a Gold sponsor at the French Cosmetics Awards (FCA 2016) to be held in Hong Kong on 15 November 2016.

The FCA 2016, for the second consecutive year, will be held on the eve of Cosmoprof Asia 2016. Thirteen finalists are shortlisted to compete for three awards selected by a jury panel of independent cosmetics experts from Hong Kong, professional media, bloggers and a focus group of local product end-users.

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 is the gateway to the Asia-Pacific zone market and the essential trade fair for presenting the latest scientific and technological advances in the field.

As a historic leader in the cosmetics sector, France has some 1,000 companies operating in the industry and are present in more than 200 countries and represent a quarter of the global export market. Chris Cahill, Regional Director, Sales & Marketing, Asia Pacific at GEODIS said “Made in France is emblematic of guaranteed quality and reliability. FCA2016 is a great platform to showcase the best of the best brands and products to the world. GEODIS gives its support to this event and is proud to be a growth partner of these French exhibitors.”

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 will run from 16 – 18 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC). On 17 November Chris Cahill will be part of a discussion panel, together with winners of the FCA2016, who will exchange their perspectives and experiences about “French Innovations” and how to contribute to the growing Asian cosmetics market as a logistics service provider.

For further information on the French Cosmetics Awards, click here and on Cosmoprof Asia 2016, click here

GEODIS – www.geodis.com  GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in the field in Europe and the World.  GEODIS, owned by SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is ranked as the number four logistics provider in Europe and number seven at a worldwide level. GEODIS is also listed as a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant of Worldwide 3PLs. GEODIS’ reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers’ Supply Chain by providing end to end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in sales.

GEODIS will be showcasing its Industrial Projects expertise at MINExpo International 2016. For the first time the global logistics player is exhibiting at this international industry event, taking place from 26 – 28 September in Las Vegas, USA.

MINExpo 2016 is held every four years and has become the focal point for managers and decision makers from the mining industry worldwide. This year’s leading theme of the exhibition is “Solutions. “ MINExpo provides a powerful platform for GEODIS to capture new products and service requirements of an industry that is highly impacted by rapidly changing market conditions for metals, minerals and energy resources”, says Ivan Souza, Global Segment Leader for Mining at GEODIS, “MINExpo gives us the opportunity to underline the great innovation potential of GEODIS as service provider and growth partner to this industry.”

MINExpo International 2016 will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US from Monday, 26 to Wednesday, 28 September 2016.  For further details please click here

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in its field in Europe and the World. GEODIS, which is part of SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is the number one Transport and Logistics operator in France and ranked number four in Europe. The international reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers Supply Chain by providing end-to-end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in revenue.

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GEODIS, the international France based transport and logistics provider, will be a Silver Sponsor at the Automotive Logistics Global Conference in Detroit, USA, from 20 until 22 September 2016.

Automotive Logistics Global will host more than 300 senior executive participants from the industry. “This year’s conference theme – A time to decide: the technology, asset and sourcing choices which will define tomorrow’s winners – is of significant importance to the automotive industry and thereby to GEODIS as a provider and innovator in freight management and logistics solutions,” said Mark Ellis, Global Market Line Director for Automotive at GEODIS.

“When we create a custom solution, we offer tools, such as our IRIS platform, that provide visibility and maximize efficiencies along the supply chain,” Mark continues. “Naturally, we are excited to learn more about the challenges that our partners in the automotive sector are facing, as the industry looks beyond the US market and learns more about its consumers through – for example – the influx of big data.”

More information about the Automotive Logistics Global Conference can be found by clicking here.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in the field in Europe and the World.  GEODIS, owned by SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is ranked as the number four logistics provider in Europe and number seven at a worldwide level. GEODIS is also listed as a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant of Worldwide 3PLs. GEODIS’ reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers’ Supply Chain by providing end to end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in sales.

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Following first successful operations in the USA, GEODIS is extending its freight forwarding services for the high-tech operator Asteelflash to Asia, Africa and Europe. The agreement encompasses transport management services including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less Container Load) ocean freight shipments, as well as airfreight services and customs brokerage.

Veronique Danciu, Asteelflash’s Global Director of Transportation, outlines her company’s reasons for partnering with GEODIS: “the good service, in terms of reliability and visibility, is essential to us. Our markets are challenging both in the variety of product mix and in competitive pressure. Our supply chain management must therefore be resilient to change and innovative in the solutions it delivers. We find that strong personal relationships at all levels between partners are the key to successfully achieving these goals.”

Asteelflash is one of the two leading European Electro Medical System (EMS) companies and ranking among the top twenty global organizations in its sector. Asteelflash provides high quality and complex electronic products to a variety of industrial markets, including energy management, data processing, defense, aerospace, transportation and medical equipment.

“The fast-moving dynamics of such markets demand supply chain management that is capable of being both nimble and robust”, explains Vincent Duconge, Trade Lane Manager for USA and France at GEODIS. “This is what GEODIS has been providing to Asteelflash in the US, and now also in Germany, France, the UK, China and Tunisia.”

In order to provide transparency and shipment control to Asteelflash, GEODIS connected the customer to IRIS (Intelligent Real-Time Information Service). It offers online booking to Asteelflash, as well as track and trace, reporting and alerts, invoicing functionalities and other features.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in the field in Europe and the World.  GEODIS, owned by SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is ranked as the number four logistics provider in Europe and number seven at a worldwide level. GEODIS is also listed as a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant of Worldwide 3PLs. GEODIS’ reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers’ Supply Chain by providing end to end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in sales.

Global logistics provider GEODIS has been recognized as one of world’s Top 100 3PL companies by US publication Inbound Logistics.

The France based Transport and Logistics Group and its international logistics network was selected as a Top 100 3PL Provider because of its capacity to identify specific logistics challenges for different industries, the ability to structurally improve processes, and by the proven success of creating a ripple effect of efficiencies for customers across their value chain.

“Every year, leading third-party logistics providers of all shapes and sizes submit their credentials, hoping to match their solutions with our readers’ business logistics needs,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics. “It remains an increasingly difficult task for the Inbound Logistics editorial team to narrow down the list to only 100 top 3PL providers. GEODIS was selected as a 2016 Top 100 3PL Provider because it is flexible and responsive, anticipating customers’ evolving needs with innovative solutions empowering logistics and supply chain excellence.”

“We are delighted that GEODIS has been recognized by Inbound Logistics and has achieved the high standard required by the publication to be included in the Top 100 3PL Providers list for 2016,” said Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS. “We are focused on providing high-quality and innovative solutions to overcome our customers’ logistical constraints.”

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in the field in Europe and the World.  GEODIS, owned by SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is ranked as the number four logistics provider in Europe and number seven at a worldwide level. GEODIS is also listed as a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant of Worldwide 3PLs. GEODIS’ reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers’ Supply Chain by providing end to end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in sales.

ABOUT INBOUND LOGISTICS

Inbound Logistics, the leading trade magazine, targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers in the USA. The magazine’s editorial mission is to help companies of all sizes better manage corporate resources by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure and better matching demand signals to supply lines. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com

TOP 100 SELECTION METHODOLOGY

Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PL Provider’s list serves as a qualitative assessment of service providers that are best equipped to meet and surpass the outsourcing needs of shippers reading Inbound Logistics. Entering the Top 100 list becomes increasingly difficult as more 3PLs enter the market and service providers from other functional areas develop value-added logistics capabilities. Each year, Inbound Logistics editors select the best logistics solutions providers by evaluating submitted information, conducting personal interviews and online research, and comparing publicly available data. The service providers selected are companies that offer the diverse operational capabilities and experience to meet shippers’ unique supply chain and logistics needs.

GEODIS manages the rail transport between Wuhan in central China and the city of Lyon in France for KAPORAL, the Marseille based designer jeans manufacturer. The first shipment left Wuhan by train, in June, and arrived at Venissieux-Saint-Priest near Lyon, having traveled 11,300 kilometers in 18 days, alongside the legendary Silk Road.

This new service enables KAPORAL to reduce its transport time, costs and its environmental footprint. According to Vincent Allal, Head of KAPORAL Supply Chain, “rail transport is a real alternative to air travel that was previously considered. The transit is relatively short, we have halved our bill on this transaction and we are very sensitive to the low environmental impact of this solution.”

The rail service between China and France optimizes GEODIS’ door-to-door solution for KAPORAL. GEODIS consolidates the goods from multiple suppliers in China. Once loaded on the train, the cargo crosses China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany and France. Containers are then routed to GEODIS’ logistics platform in Grans, near Marseille from where a total of 10 million textile garments are delivered each year to the KAPORAL outlets throughout France. Eventually, three trains per week will use this route for KAPORAL.

“We successfully coped with a number of operational and technical challenges”, says Kim Pedersen, Executive Vice President of GEODIS’ Freight Forwarding Line of Business. “Twenty drivers were needed to operate the train on its way through seven countries. Locomotives had to be changed eight times and we had to manage three special transshipments at certain borders due to the different track gauge.”

“The rail link between China and France opens great opportunities in continental rail”, he continues. “It is an innovative solution that we offer to our customers. In comparison, ocean freight transit times are approximately 30 days and the rates are subject to high volatility. No doubt that rail transport has a future.”

This mode of transport, fully aligned with GEODIS’ Corporate Social Responsibility approach, generates low CO₂ emissions, significantly lower than other transport modes. Based on an innovation-friendly perspective, GEODIS – as part of its CSR approach – strives to provide optimized solutions from both an economic and environmental point of view, working with its customers to help them achieve sustainable growth.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in the field in Europe and the World. GEODIS, owned by SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is ranked as the number four logistics provider in Europe and number seven at a worldwide level. GEODIS is also listed as a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant of Worldwide 3PLs. GEODIS’ reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries. With its five Lines of Business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), GEODIS manages its customers’ Supply Chain by providing end to end solutions enabled by over 39,500 employees, its infrastructure, its processes and systems. In 2015, GEODIS recorded €8 billion in sales.