GEODIS Focus Issue 2 by Geodis UK

Issue 2 2015

FOCUS YOUR NEWS FROM GEODIS UK

HELLO & WELCOME Welcome to the second edition of our GEODIS newsletter. Jamie Cuthbert Managing Director

Since our last issue, the industry has faced interesting yet challenging times. The “Calais crisis” in July has created problems across much of the import and export sector and caused us to challenge how we move some of your cargo. The strength of the pound has impacted sales to Europe for some clients and with the continuing sluggishness of some of the European economies this again, has negatively impacted export volumes in some areas. At GEODIS we work hard to support our customers with challenges such as these and to ensure we provide the best service possible. We strive to be agile and innovative.

Sons Ltd, in Newcastle begin work with the network in September to enable us to provide even stronger services nationwide. We are working to improve further the provision of timed deliveries in some of the more remote area of the country and shall have more news on this subject in our next edition. We have enhanced our eventdirect service, designed to provide you with a tailored logistics solution for all exhibition, conferences and live events in UK and in Europe. You can read more about this service on page 3. Our mission is to support your growth by working to overcome your logistical constraints and we do this with commitment, passion, innovation, solidarity and trust – our five core values.

Since our last edition of FOCUS, we have continued our roll out of GEODIS’ global rebrand. The introduction of our new livery has If you would like to discuss any of the articles featured in more detail increased the brand’s presence on the road, our updated e-booking please get in touch and I would be delighted to explain more. tool 24/7 is now complete and the new-look website, geodis.co.uk will launch in October Contact me on 07977 123 977 or email jamie.cuthbert@geodis.com Our domestic pallet network, Fortec, has strengthened its operation Best Regards with new member, OTEC Ltd, based in Witham, Essex. A further two Jamie Cuthbert depots RTS Central Logistics Ltd, in Swadlingcote and W Hedley and Managing Director

IN THIS ISSUE:

New GEODIS livery on the road | Enhanced eventdirect services | New GEODIS website launched | Industry news summary

eventdirect: TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR EXHIBITIONS AND LIVE EVENTS

eventdirect is a specialist service for the event trucking and exhibition sector. Whether it’s a one-off award ceremony or a series of exhibitions across Europe, we work with our clients every step of the way to ensure your goods arrive on time in full. Our fleet of vehicles are fully equipped with enhanced security features such as slam locks, GPS tracking and panic alarms and are fitted with strapping and securing points. The small, dedicated eventdirect team work with you to agree a full project plan that incorporates your schedules and requirements such as double-manned vehicles, timed deliveries and multiple collection addresses. And because the team is small they have the flexibility to provide a 24/7 point of contact throughout the entire process. As we don’t out-source our event service and use our own team of dedicated vehicles for the duration of the journey, you can be sure your goods will arrive together, at the right time. For more information on our eventdirect service, call Mike Whatling, Road freight Development and Event Trucking Manager, on 07977 123 675 or email event-trucking.uk@geodis.com.

GEODIS ACQUIRES OHL (OZBURN-HESSEY LOGISTICS) GEODIS has entered into an agreement to acquire Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL). Founded in 1951, OHL is one of the leading 3PL companies in the world, operating more than 120 value-added distribution centres in North America with over 36 million square feet of flexible warehouse space. They provide integrated global supply chain management solutions including transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and import and export consulting services. “We are proud to welcome the customers and employees of OHL to GEODIS and to provide our global customers with OHL’s expertise and presence in the North American market” says Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO of GEODIS. “Likewise GEODIS offers a second to none Global footprint for North American corporations and the clients of OHL seeking to grow internationally.” GEODIS is recognised as its clients’ growth partner, offering tailor-made solutions in over 67 countries through its five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express and Road Transport.

“We are excited to join forces with GEODIS and look forward to the extended reach of a worldwide Group” says Randy Curran, CEO of OHL. “Both organizations have a long tradition of finding world class supply chain solutions for customers in pursuit of the superior customer experience.” Employing over 8,000 transportation and fulfilment professionals, OHL has unparalleled experience in direct-to-consumer fulfilment, serving a wide range of business sectors from speciality retail to manufacturing. OHL specialises in the sectors of apparel, electronics, health care, food and beverage, and consumer packaged goods. OHL’s annual revenue is reported at €1.2 billion. “Bringing together the complimentary customer portfolios and capabilities, combined with the great cultural fit of both companies makes outstanding strategic sense for GEODIS”, according to Marie-Christine Lombard. “We look forward to our enhanced offer to even better serve our clients as their growth partner. “With the acquisition of this key North American player having an excellent track record, we are offering OHL and GEODIS customers increased capabilities, and have taken one more step towards achieving our Ambition 2018 goals” said Marie-Christine Lombard.

INDUSTRY NEWS

through the Channel Tunnel were suspended after 100 migrants were stopped as they tried to get to Britain.

CALAIS CRISIS COSTS UK LOGISTICS £750,000 A DAY

FTA deputy CEO James Hookham said: “It is simply not acceptable that industrial action in France can cause such chaos which is impacting on the British economy. Calais has to be made a strike free-zone so that crossChannel traffic can start moving again and Operation Stack can be lifted as soon as possible.”

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Striking French workers, protesting farmers and migrants in Calais left drivers stranded on the M20 in queues formed as part of Operation Stack, costing the UK logistics industry £750,000 a day, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Delays were caused on the French side of the tunnel as a result of closed routes between Calais and southern France due to farmers protesting at the price of milk and meat, setting fire to tyres and closing main routes between Calais and the south of France. In addition to this, overnight freight services

Further disruption is expected, according to the FTA and in response to this, Kent County Council hosted a multi-agency meeting in Maidstone where the FTA, Eurotunnel, Kent Police and other organisations came up with recommendations for the government to deal with the situation. “Given the value of goods lost and the subsequent cost to business, these figures show that Operation Stack is not just an issue for Kent and the south east of England but a serious national strategic problem,” said Hookham. “This is the country’s GDP and export standing still in these horrendous queues caused by the situation in Calais.” The FTA said the delays have “crippled” freight businesses through repeated closure of the motorway near junctions 8 and 9 of the M20.

ALL IN BLUE - OUR REBRAND CONTINUES

IMPORTANT DATES

Coming soon...

European public holidays & events 11th September

Spain

15 September

Spain

17th September

Spain

21 September

Switzerland

24th September

Austria

25 September

Spain

28th September

Czech Republic

1 October

Cyprus

3rd October

Germany

8 October

Croatia, Spain

10th October

Austria

26 October

Ireland, Austria

28th October

Cyprus, Greece, Czech Republic

30th October

Sweden

31st October

Germany, Finland, Sweden, Slovenia

1st November

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland

2nd November

Spain

9 November

Spain

11th November

Belgium, Austria, Poland, France

15th November

Austria

17th November

Czech Republic

18 November

Germany, Latvia

30th November

Romania, Scotland

GEODIS 24/7 UK WEBSITE

Our e-booking system has had a makeover! 24/7 still offers you the same great tools for booking and tracking consignments, but now has a brand new look.

The new look GEODIS UK website is set to appear on your screens in October. The site provides you with information on the products and services available from GEODIS UK along with a wealth of information about the industry, GEODIS UK as a company and contact info. Visit www. geodis.co.uk for more information.

You should find it even more user friendly than before. To access GEODIS 24/7 visit geodis24-7.com GEODIS LIVERY GEODIS trailers can now be seen on the roads in the UK as the roll out of the re-brand to vehicles gets underway.

DID YOU KNOW... REAL-TIME PODS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH 24/7? Our Proof of Delivery (POD) and tracking app gives our drivers the capability to digitally capture POD signatures using smart-phones. Built on an android platform, the app gives consignees and customers real-time delivery and collection information and offers a full track and trace facility. As a customer you can benefit from: • Real-time PODs - digitally recorded signatures, with GPS and time stamping, that can be accessed through your GEODIS 24/7

portal, www.geodis24-7.com • Instant delivery status information, such as ‘site closed’, ‘RDC delays’ or ‘delivery refused’ • Photographic recording for those shipments that require additional paperwork or discrepancy logging For more information on how the app can benefit your business, contact the sales team at your local GEODIS UK branch, listed on the reverse of this newsletter.

FREIGHT IN THE CITY INITIATIVE GETS UNDERWAY Split into three distinct areas, the Freight in the City initiative, established by Road Transport Media, focuses on clean, safe and efficient urban logistics. Launching the project with an exhibition on 27th October, at Alexandra Palace in London, Freight in the City aims to bring together operators, local authorities, businesses, industry experts and policy-makers in order to encourage improvements to city centre deliveries. The event will feature presentations and activities on the three focus areas: Clean: • New technology, such as alternative-fuelled HGVs and vans • Guidance on grants and research currently available • Case studies of trials and partnership between operators, local councils and businesses

Safe: • Implications of legislation on urban deliveries • Latest equipment and training schemes to help delivery drivers navigate busy cities • Local schemes to help all road users share limited road space without incidents Efficient: • Innovation in delivering into city centres • Consolidation schemes • Zero-emission last-mile drop-offs • Out-of-hours deliveries For more information on Freight in the City and the exhibition visit freightinthecity.com.

NORTHAMPTON BRANCH OFFERS ONE-STOP SOLUTION FULL OR PART LOADS AT NORTHAMPTON Part Load: 5 - 14 pallets Full Load: 26 UK standard pallets 33 Euro pallets

Ideally located in the Golden Triangle, GEODIS’ Northampton hub offers comprehensive logistic solutions from one location. With customer service, import and export teams and freight planning all under one roof, you can benefit from a one-stop-shop for all your logistics and distribution requirements. Not only do our teams provide unrivalled service, but the 50,000 square foot facility handles shipments throughout UK and to and from Europe.

For more information and to get a quote for full or part load freight contact Lee George, Load Planner, on 01604 594 852.

The site also boasts a single-trailer scan shed, purpose-built for scanning goods in and out of the depot. This ensures full traceability of shipments, increases efficiency as consignments can be unloaded straight from the inbound trailer to the outbound one and reduces mis-loads. It has also added an additional quality control stage to the process ensuring discrepancies can be handled quickly. For more information on how the team at GEODIS Northampton can help you, call 01604 594 830 or email enquiries.uk@geodis.com.

GEODIS NEWS IN BRIEF GEODIS WINS AIRFREIGHT FORWARDER OF THE YEAR AWARD The ACW World Air Cargo Awards are among the most prestigious in the industry - and GEODIS has now won the accolade of Airfreight Forwarder of the Year for a fourth time. The award presentation was made to Henk Venema, Global Product Director - Air, at a ceremony during the Transport Logistics Expo, in Munich, Germany. Voters rated entrants on global coverage, customer service, focus and performance, and commitment to developing technology. Kim Pedersen, Executive Vice President of GEODIS Freight Forwarding, said, “We are honoured that our customers around the world have recognised our consistent standard of air freight service by voting for GEODIS in such numbers once more. Under the recently unified banner of GEODIS we are proud to receive the recognition that our airfreight product is differentiating and a key solution in our efforts to help our customers overcome their logistical constraints.” NEXT GENERATION LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN TRANSPORT INDUSTRY Waddeston Primary School invited Christian Weber, GEODIS UK Director of Networks and Key Accounts, to talk about a career in the logistics industry in June. As part of their regular careers assemblies set up to encourage and inspire six to

eleven year old’s, Christian GEODIS RECOGNISED FOR ITS explained his role, how POLICY ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES GEODIS operates SOME OF THE INTERESTING and discussed As part of the GEEIS* for diversity QUESTIONS ASKED BY the wider role and equal opportunities in the PUPILS AT WADDESTON PRIMARY the logistics workplace, Bureau Veritas SCHOOL: industry has renewed the certification plays in all attributed to GEODIS in 9 Do you tell planes where to go? our lives. countries for its commitment to Do you build transport? professional equality. What is the fastest transport? The visit Two years after receiving What is your favourite transport? was part certification for the quality of Do you like your job? of GEODIS’ its professional equality policy, How many buses are there in the UK? Corporate this new achievement rewards How do planes stay in the sky? Social the efforts by GEODIS to account Can you fly an aeroplane? Responsibility for diversity and improve equal (CSR) programme, opportunities in the workplace. which supports local GEEIS communities and recognises “This certification approach the industry wide initiative to is an integral part of Gender Equality European encourage young people the Group’s corporate and International Standard (GEEIS), to choose a career within social responsibility contributes to the promotion of a the logistics sector. and responsible shared international culture of equal employer policy,” opportunities in the workplace. Christian said “The said Marie-Christine logistics industry offers Lombard, Chief The standard is based on nine audit a diverse range of Executive Officer criteria to which correspond three levels, potential roles, yet is of GEODIS. “I am from the acknowledgment of a formal often overlooked by convinced that fostering commitment on a criterion through young people. By getting diversity wherever we are to the continuous assessment them engaged at an early present is an opportunity of the criteria. age, we hope to inspire the to develop the skills of our next generation of transport employees and improve our specialists.” performance.” For more information about GEODIS CSR program visit geodis.com and select CSR from the bottom menu.

For more information about GEODIS CSR program visit geodis.com and select CSR from the bottom menu.

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