New research by GEODIS and Accenture Interactive reveals Ecommerce challenges facing global brands · New research by GEODIS and Accenture Interactive reveals Ecommerce challenges facing global brands October 8, 2020, Paris, FRANCE: Leading logistics operator GEODIS and Accenture Interactive, part of Accenture (NYSE: ACN) First GEODIS Aircraft is Taking Off · First GEODIS Aircraft is Taking Off GEODIS upgrades its AirDirect services between Europe, the United States and Asia with its own leased A330-300 full freighter aircraft. GEODIS Strengthens Pharma Capabilities in the Americas With Seven IATA CEIV Pharma Certifications · GEODIS Strengthens Pharma Capabilities in the Americas With Seven IATA CEIV Pharma Certifications GEODIS now has a total of 27 CEIV Pharma certified sites across its global network in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Middle East, and Europe. GEODIS announces a project to acquire GANDON Transports to enhance its healthcare offering · GEODIS announces a project to acquire GANDON Transports to enhance its healthcare offering GEODIS has signed an agreement to acquire GANDON Transports, a leading player in the transport of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products. GEODIS joins Maersk Line’s Carbon Pact challenge · GEODIS joins Maersk Line’s Carbon Pact challenge Global Forwarder GEODIS and Maersk Line deliver their share and partner on a 5-year strategic commitment to reduce their environmental footprint. GEODIS signs new contract with IFCO Systems in Germany · GEODIS signs new contract with IFCO Systems in Germany GEODIS manages, for a 5-year period, transport and logistics activities for IFCO systems, a world leading provider of reusable containers for fresh products. GEODIS appoints new managing director in Ireland · GEODIS appoints new managing director in Ireland The appointment of Gary O’Connor was effective in June and is aimed at helping drive GEODIS’s growth in this important market. L-Acoustics opens first RDC in APAC Region · L-Acoustics opens first RDC in APAC Region Gain insights from L-Acoustics on setting up their first Regional Distribution Centre in Singapore and how it helps to streamline their supply chain. GEODIS to Hire 4,200 Seasonal Workers to Prepare for Peak Season · GEODIS to Hire 4,200 Seasonal Workers to Prepare for Peak Season Global leading transport and logistics provider GEODIS announced plans to hire 4,200 seasonal workers across its U.S. campuses in preparation for peak season. GEODIS commits investment in Autonomous Mobile Robots for its distribution centre in Hong Kong, SAR China · GEODIS commits investment in Autonomous Mobile Robots for its distribution centre in Hong Kong, SAR China Leading transport and logistics provider is investing in warehouse-based robotics and automation technology supplied by Geek+ to accelerate a shift towards digitalization. 21 22 23 24 25