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At GEODIS, Warehouse inventory by drones is under way
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At GEODIS, Warehouse inventory by drones is under way
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GEODIS has been experimenting with warehouse inventory by drones for almost two years now.
A recap of the project
Who?
In partnership with drone manufacturer DELTA DRONE, GEODIS has tested automated drones in real-time conditions in its sites and is now ready to industrialize the prototype.
How?
The solution is comprised of a quadcopter drone fitted with high-resolution cam...
Why LCL Ocean Shipping May Be the Right Solution for Your Supply Chain
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Needing to ship cargo overseas but don't have enough product to fill a full container? Struggling with the challenges of today's unpredictable ocean freight climate? It's important to know that you have options like Ocean LCL Shipments.
What is Less than Container Load (LCL)?
Less than Container Load (LCL) is the most flexible way to ship smaller, less time-sensitive produ...
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US Marketing
Freight Forwarding
GEODIS Freight Forwarding US Marketing Team is dedicated to providing relevant content to keep you informed. In collaboration with our product experts, you will find articles and insights regarding solutions and expertise for your Supply ...
Reducing the environmental footprint of ocean freight
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International trade could not exist without ocean freight services. From clothing to foodstuffs and other goods, no less than 90% of the world's traded goods cross our oceans.
However, despite the logistics sector’s efforts, this mode of transport still causes pollution, in terms of atmospheric and water contamination. There are somewhat fewer initiatives to reduce CO2 emission...
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Florence
Gautrais
GEODIS Global Ocean freight director
Florence has been a top executive in the domain of Ocean freight and freight forwarding solutions for more than 20 years. She manages Ocean freight products and innovative door-to-door collaborati...
What role do Freight Forwarders have in air freight decarbonization ?
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The push for net-zero emissions in the aviation industry by 2050 is not merely an environmental mandate; it's a transformative journey that encompasses a variety of stakeholders, from airlines to fuel providers to goods owners. Among these, freight forwarders like GEODIS play a pivotal role. By analyzing and selecting the most efficient transport modes and routing for each shipm...
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Alexander
Höglund
Senior Environmental Advisor // Head of Sustainable Fuels
Alexander Höglund is a senior expert on sustainable transformation in the logistics sector. His duties range from sustainable strategies, energy transformation, data analysis ...
How to grow your e-commerce business in five steps?
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In recent years, new challenges have arisen as e-commerce has evolved. To maintain their growth, companies need to take a smarter approach.
In terms of e-commerce trends, Covid-19 acted as a major catalyst. Although the pandemic undoubtedly boosted the growth in online sales (in 2020 alone, these grew 27.6% globally), the influx of consumers also brought with it additional e-co...
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Paola
Verhulsel
Logistics Engineer for GEODIS Contract Logistics
Paola VERHULSEL is a Logistics Engineer for the GEODIS Contract Logistics business line in Europe. She is responsible for carrying out technical studies for RFQs, or for re-designing exi...
Thinking ahead with the double materiality assessment
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Materiality analysis is a basic practice for identifying priority issues and defining a company’s sustainability strategy. With the European CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) in force since January 2024, it is becoming an essential part of the regulatory framework. The outcome is expected to take the form of a double materiality analysis, providing an objective...
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Xavier
Huchet
Sustainability Performance Manager
Xavier is in charge of extra-financial reporting at GEODIS. He monitors the sustainable performance of the Group and its subsidiaries, by consolidating and verifying the data collected. These performan...
How to harness Big Data to get ahead in eCommerce ?
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What is Big Data and why does it matter?
For much of the 20th century, oil was considered ‘black gold’. But in today’s digital era, the most valuable resource is colorless and odorless. We are referring, of course, to the gold of the digital age: data.
Indeed, gathering, analyzing and extracting value from large amounts of data has become the bread and butter of the most profi...
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Daniel
Herrmann
Business Development Director
Daniel is a seasoned logistics professional with a strong operational and business development background. He is currently the Director of Business Development for GEODIS MyParcel, where he is responsible...
The Do's and Don'ts when delivering humanitarian aid
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What does it take to ensure successful delivery of humanitarian aid?
When planning for the transportation of humanitarian aid, there are several measures involved in successful delivery. We’ll examine each measure below.
The importance of planning and logistics
While humanitarian aid can never be fully planned out ahead, there are cycles that actors can be aware of and pla...
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Jacob
Horn
Head of Aid & Relief - GEODIS
Emergency and Relief Supply Leader with 18 years of experience doing supplies to emergency areas and war zones.
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How can Foreign-Trade Zones in the USA benefit your supply-chain?
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FTZ Foreigh Trade Zone USA
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What is a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) in the USA?
A Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is a secure, geographical area authorized by the federal government, where commercial merchandise, both domestic and foreign, is outside the commerce of the United States for customs purposes. The United States FTZ can be located anywhere in the United States and allows manufacturers and distributors to s...
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Brian
Riley
Senior Vice President CHB, Americas chez GEODIS Freight Forwarding
Brian Riley is Senior Vice President of GEODIS | Freight Forwarding USA, stationed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He started his career in Customs Brokerage in 1984 at F.B...
Digital Freight Forwarding: how are shippers adapting to market changes?
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How Digital Freight Forwarding Revolutionizes the Online Shipping Experience
In today's global marketplace, shippers face multiple challenges, from navigating complex supply chains to meeting evolving customer demands. Fortunately, digital freight forwarding is emerging as a powerful ally for shippers, offering a host of benefits that are transforming the shipping experience. ...
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Romain
Bouchet
Product & Growth Manager
Romain Bouchet is a Product leader at GEODIS, dedicated to developing digital products and enhancing GEODIS customer experiences. Romain stays at the forefront of the company's digital revolution, shap...