GEODIS
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
GEODIS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GEODIS
- Legal name
- GEODIS SA
- Website
- https://geodis.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GEODIS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Supply Chain Management
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Warehousing and Storage (493), Warehousing and Storage (4931), Support Activities for Transportation (488)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Project Logistics & Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Management (TLAIAAAK), Reverse Logistics & Returns Management (Repair, Refurb, Recycling) (TLAIAAAH), Secure / High-Value Warehousing (Cage/Vault/Controlled Access) (TLAIACAG)
Keywords
Where GEODIS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices9 records
Markets served
GEODIS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Transport Services: Revenue from air freight, ocean freight, ground transportation, pallet & parcel transport, and multimodal transport services across global markets
- Contract Logistics: Warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services including packaging, kitting, and assembly for enterprise customers
- Freight Solutions: Customs brokerage, supply chain management, and project logistics services for complex cargo movements
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing based on service requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
GEODIS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GEODIS is a global third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider offering end-to-end supply chain solutions across three core pillars: Transport Services (air freight, ocean freight, ground transportation, pallet & parcel transport, multimodal transport, and capacity solutions), Freight Solutions (customs & foreign trade brokerage, supply chain management, and project logistics), and Warehousing & Value-Added Logistics (warehousing, fulfillment & omnichannel logistics, customized & value-added services such as packaging and kitting, and reverse logistics). The company operates across nearly 170 countries with industry-specific vertical solutions for Healthcare, Retail, FMCG, High Tech, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial, and Luxury sectors.
Product overview
GEODIS is a global logistics provider offering a comprehensive, integrated platform of transport, freight forwarding, and contract logistics services organized across three core pillars: Transport Services (air freight, ocean freight, ground transportation, pallet & parcel transport, multimodal transport, and capacity solutions), Freight Solutions (customs & foreign trade, supply chain management as a 4PL orchestrator, and project logistics), and Warehousing & Value-Added Logistics (warehousing, fulfillment & omnichannel logistics, customized & value-added services, and reverse logistics). The platform is augmented by specialized vertical solutions for Healthcare (including CEIV Pharma and GDP-certified cold chain), Data Center Logistics, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, High Tech, and other sectors. Key digital products include IRIS (proprietary digital freight management portal for air & ocean), GEODIS AirSmart (sustainable air freight), GEODIS MyParcel (multi-carrier parcel shipping), a Labor Management System (LMS, with Easy Metrics), CountBot (robotic inventory counting), and a Middleware Integration Solution for platform visibility. The company operates 4PL supply chain orchestration combining outsourced and in-house logistics with digital capabilities, and holds recognition as a Gartner 4PL Leader. GEODIS also offers sustainability tools (Emissions Calculator, SAF/renewable diesel options) and has deployed Locus Robotics AMRs and Gather AI computer vision for warehouse automation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- IRIS: Digital Freight Management Portal for Air & Ocean, providing digital freight management capabilities
- GEODIS AirSmart
- GEODIS MyParcel
- GEODIS Countbot
- GEODIS Road Energy Surcharge
Products and services
- Transport Services Core transport offering covering air freight, ocean freight, ground transportation, pallet & parcel transport, multimodal transport, transportation management solutions, and capacity solutions. Provides domestic and international freight forwarding across air, ocean, and ground modes for enterprise shippers.
- Freight Solutions Freight forwarding solutions covering customs and trade compliance (customs brokerage, foreign trade zone management, tariff optimization), supply chain management as a 4PL orchestrator, and project logistics for complex, oversized, or high-value cargo.
- Warehousing & Value-Added Logistics Contract logistics services including warehousing, fulfillment & omnichannel logistics (99.5% US coverage in 2 days, 150+ million orders annually), customized value-added services (packaging, kitting, assembly), and reverse logistics (returns management, refurbishment, recycling).
- Healthcare Logistics Specialized pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics including cold chain management, temperature-controlled warehousing, CEIV Pharma and GDP-certified facilities, medical device logistics, and pharmaceutical airfreight with sustainable thermal packaging solutions (Solaris 5 and Solaris 10).
- Data Center Logistics End-to-end data center logistics from construction and commissioning through maintenance to decommissioning, including equipment transport, secure warehousing, last-mile delivery, and circular solutions (refurbishment, recycling, secure destruction).
- Aerospace & Defense Logistics Specialized logistics for aerospace and defense sectors, including AOG (aircraft on ground) handling, defense cargo, sensitive equipment transport, and seasonal transfer of complex assets such as firefighting helicopters.
- Automotive & Mobility Logistics
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.5% of US covered in 2 days for omnichannel fulfillment
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use GEODIS
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
GEODIS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability12 records
Feature7 records
GEODIS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)coreWFS awarded five-year contract at Brussels Airport for freight forwarder handling services. WFS provides 24/7 operations, flexible cost structures, and GDP-certified pharmaceutical handling facility with 300m² temperature-controlled cool rooms. Partnership strengthens both companies' positions in European cargo handling market.
- Eric GerbicoreAppointed EVP of Global Freight Forwarding and joined Group Executive Board. Brings over a decade internal experience including CFO roles.
- RotatecoreGeodis partnered with Rotate to utilize live capacity and air demand solutions. Rotate provides hourly insights into global air cargo supply using aircraft positioning data covering all carriers, airports, and flights, along with trade data and volume figures across major trade lanes.
- Massimo Norcaro / Internal PromotioncoreNorcaro promoted to COO of global freight forwarding overseeing air and ocean freight, customs, and trade compliance activities worldwide.
- Xavier AvrardcoreAppointed CEO of GEODIS Freight Forwarding France and Africa, bringing over 12 years experience and M&A expertise.
- NAOS GroupcoreMultimodal rail-road Green Corridor partnership connecting NAOS production facilities in northern France to distribution hub in south. Shifts approximately 300 full truckloads per year from road to rail, reducing CO2 emissions by 400 tons annually. Partnership began in 2022 and expanded from freight forwarding into integrated green supply chain.
- InterionminorCollaboration for Southeast Asia's first cross-border trucking service using renewable diesel. Pilot runs from Singapore to Thailand-Malaysia border using Neste MY Renewable Diesel.
- EDFcoreStrategic partnership to decarbonize GEODIS supply chain operations, beginning in France before expanding internationally. Six key solutions including low-carbon energy supply, warehouse energy efficiency, solar panel installations, EV charging infrastructure, and potential data center transformation. Strategic Steering Committee oversees execution.
- Atlas Air and MAScoreInterline agreement expanding air freight network across South America including Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Chile, and Costa Rica. Increases capacity and connectivity for Asia-South America logistics.
- Easy MetricscoreLabor Management System (LMS) deployment across 90 facilities in Americas network. System provides workforce forecasting, engagement programs, and real-time data analysis for productivity improvement.
- Locus RoboticscoreExpanded agreement to deploy 1,000 LocusBots at global warehouse sites. Partnership achieved milestone of 10 million units picked at U.S. distribution site. Enables robotic order fulfillment for e-commerce operations.
- KNAPPcorePartnership implementing over $80 million in highly automated fulfillment technology for leading retailer. Includes automated storage and retrieval systems for high-volume distribution.
- PrologiscoreRooftop solar project in Mexico to power sustainable logistics operations. Partnership supports GEODIS renewable energy goals and carbon reduction targets.
- SEGROcoreExtended partnership in Poland securing nearly 5,500 sq meters at SEGRO Logistics Park Wrocław and 4,000 sq meters at Stryków for major European food producer.
- Hapag-LloydcoreDigital collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd deploying real-time solution for rate integration. Enhances customer experience through integrated booking and pricing visibility.
- Lagardère Travel RetailcoreExpanded partnership taking over logistics operations for new stores at London Heathrow Airport. Supports international airport retail expansion.
- ARENAminorJoint development of innovative XXL lifting device for offshore wind applications in partnership with DOLFINES.
- I3FLOAT ConsortiumminorEuropean consortium to foster innovation in floating offshore wind logistics. GEODIS contributes logistics expertise for offshore wind project development.
- Geek+coreAutonomous mobile robots installed at Hong Kong warehouse (2021) for automated order fulfillment. Enables efficient e-commerce logistics operations with robotic picking and inventory management.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
GEODIS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Maersk Logistics & Services: Ocean carrier that has expanded into end-to-end logistics and contract logistics, competing with GEODIS in ocean freight forwarding and integrated supply chain services. Broader shipping portfolio than GEODIS.
- UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Broader-incumbent logistics arm of UPS offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs, and supply chain management. Overlaps with GEODIS in contract logistics and forwarding but is part of a much larger parcel/postal group.
Direct peers
- GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics provider specializing in warehousing, reverse logistics, and value-added services. Direct comparable in the warehousing and fulfillment segment where GEODIS processes 150M+ orders annually.
- DHL Supply Chain & DHL Global Forwarding: DHL's contract logistics and global forwarding divisions compete directly with GEODIS across warehousing, air/ocean freight, and 4PL orchestration. Largest scale player in the segment.
- XPO Logistics: US-based asset-based contract logistics provider focused on warehousing, last-mile, and freight transportation. Comparable in contract-logistics scale and customer profiles (retail, e-commerce, industrial).
- DSV A/S: Danish global transport and logistics provider formed through aggressive M&A (UTi, Panalpina, GIL, DB Schenker). Offers air/sea freight, road, contract logistics, and project logistics in direct competition with GEODIS across modes and verticals.
- Expeditors International: US-based global freight forwarder with asset-light model focused on air and ocean freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain solutions. Closely comparable in scale and freight forwarding revenue mix.
- CEVA Logistics: French-headquartered (now owned by CMA CGM) global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, finished vehicle logistics, and supply chain solutions. Direct competitor to GEODIS, especially in Europe and contract logistics.
- Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global #1 freight forwarder and contract logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and integrated 4PL services. Directly comparable to GEODIS across freight forwarding, contract logistics, and industry-vertical specialization.
- DB Schenker (now part of DSV): German-headquartered integrated logistics provider (rail, road, air, ocean, contract logistics) historically a direct competitor to GEODIS in European land transport and global forwarding. Now being absorbed into DSV.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GEODIS social profiles
Digital presenceGEODIS compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
GEODIS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
GEODIS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
GEODIS subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
GEODIS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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GEODIS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A7 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about GEODIS
What does GEODIS do?
GEODIS is a global third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider offering end-to-end supply chain solutions across three core pillars: Transport Services (air freight, ocean freight, ground transportation, pallet & parcel transport, multimodal transport, and capacity solutions), Freight Solutions (customs & foreign trade brokerage, supply chain management, and project logistics), and Warehousing & Value-Added Logistics (warehousing, fulfillment & omnichannel logistics, customized & value-added services such as packaging and kitting, and reverse logistics). The company operates across nearly 170 countries with industry-specific vertical solutions for Healthcare, Retail, FMCG, High Tech, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial, and Luxury sectors.
Is GEODIS a public or private company?
GEODIS is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was GEODIS founded?
GEODIS was founded in 1995. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is GEODIS based?
GEODIS is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does GEODIS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Transport Services are the primary driver. The others are contract Logistics and freight Solutions.
Who are GEODIS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Maersk Logistics & Services and UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Direct peers are GXO Logistics, DHL Supply Chain & DHL Global Forwarding, XPO Logistics, DSV A/S, Expeditors International, CEVA Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel and DB Schenker (now part of DSV).
Does GEODIS have an API?
No public API is recorded for GEODIS.
What industry is GEODIS in?
GEODIS's product category is Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Supply Chain Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAIAMAB, Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities), with a secondary code of TLAIAAAK, Project Logistics & Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Management. Its NAICS code is 48851 and its SIC code is 4731.