GEODIS acquires US firm to expand freight network

GEODIS has completed the acquisition of American company ‘Need It Now Delivers’ following the regulatory approvals. According to an official release, “The acquisition significantly expands GEODIS’s U.S. presence in the areas of contract logistics and last mile delivery and strengthens its end-to-end freight network domestically and internationally.” Based in Keasbey, New Jersey, the company operates a freight network with a strong presence in the East including over 65 company locations and more than 300 interconnected distribution points. “The completion of the acquisition will accelerate our continued growth in the U.S., which has become an essential market for GEODIS as we remain committed to building a fully integrated network of transport and logistics hubs globally. This acquisition allows GEODIS to expand our offerings in a consolidating market and solidify our position as one of the world’s top 10 leading logistics providers,” said Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO, GEODIS.