GEODIS gears up for major expansion at Auckland Airport

Logistics provider GEODIS will be moving to a new facility at Auckland Airport, following strong and sustained growth in the New Zealand market.

Twice the size of its current facility, the new 5,700 sqm site will feature specially designed temperature-controlled areas to facilitate the optimal storage of pharmaceutical products at +15-25 degrees, as well as +4 degrees Celsius.

The move is set to amplify GEODIS’ offerings to more businesses including key verticals such as pharmaceuticals, retail, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

Stuart Asplet, Sub-Regional Managing Director, Pacific & Regional Director Sea Freight, Asia Pacific at GEODIS, said that this new facility aligns with their commitment to being a strong growth partner to their customers.

“As GEODIS continues to expand, we will also continue to enhance our infrastructure and processes to align our evolution with our customers’ development ambitions,” Asplet said.

“The supply chain industry has certainly been disrupted by the pandemic, yet GEODIS’ passion to stay ahead of the curve has continuously pushed us to deliver industry-leading solutions that add value to our customers’ business goals,” he said.

The purpose-built facility is located at one of Auckland’s most prominent industrial hubs at Auckland Airport with connections to the main arterial routes used for distribution.

All supply chain management will be under one roof with GEODIS’ international container freight station (CFS), contract logistics and last mile distribution set-up all running through the centre.

GEODIS Managing Director, New Zealand, Hugh Mackay, said they are confident that the facility at Auckland Airport will be a gamechanger for their customers.

“Features like the increased capacity, temperature control rooms, state-of-the-art technology, and advanced security measures ensure more precise and cost-efficient warehousing,” Mackay said.

“This new site reflects the scale of things to come for our operations in New Zealand. Our laser sharp focus on providing a robust set of solutions and unmatched service to our customers holds the key to strengthening our presence in a competitive marketplace,” he said.

The move will take place in October 2021.

Source: GEODIS