French transport group Geodis is consolidating its UK interests under the Geodis UK banner.
A new solutions department geared to serve large logistics partners will also be created, mirroring the structure and working closely with the company’s global logistics operation in France.
“We are establishing a Geodis brand in the UK so we can benefit from the pan-European strength of Geodis, ” said marketing and sales director Robin Parr-Davies.
Outsourcing, globalisation and the increased intermeshing of participants in the delivery and supply chains are changing and extending the meaning of the term <>. More than ever before, logistics services providers are being challenged to continuously reassess the practical value of the products in their portfolios. Furthermore, contractual partners expect innovative concepts and smoother flows of material and information to reduce process costs and to improve the efficiency of resource management. The prerequisite for meeting these requirements is a thorough acquaintance with markets and products. Therefore it seems that the future belongs to highly specialist businesses, not to generalists.
Read MoreFortec, part of the Geodis Group, is expanding its services to Ireland.
Read MoreJanuary 2002 Geodis has announced the re-structuring of its UK and Ireland Operations, including the closure of United Carriers and the acquisition of Pan European Transport Ltd in Ireland
Read MoreAs part of the Group’s strategy to refocus on profitable businesses, Geodis has decided to reposition its offer in the UK and Ireland.
Indeed, the recovery operation at United Carriers has turned out to be more difficult than planned and the company is due to cease business as of 31 January. Discussions are currently in progress with British and foreign operators to partially take over some branches and the staff employed.
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