GEODIS in Hong Kong Unlocks Priority Customs Facilitation and Inspection with AEO Accreditation

Partnership with the country’s Customs and Excise Department strengthens GEODIS’ offering, as the APAC division expands its network of local infrastructures

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – GEODIS, a leading global transport and
logistics services provider, today announced that its division in Hong Kong has
been accredited as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) by the Hong Kong
Customs and Excise Department. AEO status recognizes excellent security and
safety procedures amongst those within the supply chain industry. With the
accreditation, GEODIS in Hong Kong will now be given
access to priority customs facilitation and inspection, allowing the logistics
provider to optimize its local operations, delivering agile, secure, and
reliable solutions for customers.

GEODIS in Hong Kong Unlocks Priority Customs Facilitation and Inspection with AEO Accreditation

The need for such efficient
systems has become more vital than ever, given ongoing supply chain disruption
to shipping schedules and factory production across Asia. These delays have
also been accompanied by a continuing surge in consumer demand for Asian goods,
challenging logistics partners to cope with an increasingly volatile supply
chain ecosystem. As a key link between Mainland China and the rest of the
world, these service providers in Hong Kong, in particular must work to keep processes
up-and-running in the most seamless way possible.

“By achieving AEO
accreditation we are helping to strengthen Hong Kong’s logistics credentials as
a major international trading center and regional hub,” said Onno Boots,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, GEODIS. “AEO status
reflects the team’s commitment to providing our clients with best-in-class
services and expertise to not only navigate, but thrive, amidst the challenges
brought about by the pandemic.”

“This initiative affirms our
continuous efforts to reinforce the infrastructures, processes and information
systems required to ensure the most advanced and reliable security measures
within the current dynamic environment,” said Christopher Cahill, Managing
Director, North Asia Sub-Region. “GEODIS will continue to innovate, leveraging
on new technology and automation to keep our operations in Hong Kong scalable
and efficient.”

Since its incorporation in
1989, GEODIS in Hong Kong has expanded its presence, investing in an
Air Export warehouse at the world-class Airport Freight Forwarding Centre
(AAFC) within the Hong Kong International Airport (60,000 sqf) in addition to a
Contract Logistics Warehouses located at Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, and Yuen Long
(630,000 sqf).

GEODIS in Hong Kong prides itself in providing logistical
support to businesses across key verticals such as High-Technology, Retail,
Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Industrial goods.