\n Partnership with the country\u2019s Customs and Excise Department strengthens GEODIS\u2019 offering, as the APAC division expands its network of local infrastructures <\/p>\n
HONG KONG SAR –\u00a0Media OutReach<\/a>\u00a0– 6 September 2021 –\u00a0GEODIS<\/a>, a leading global transport and The need for such efficient \u00a0<\/p>\n “By achieving AEO \u00a0<\/p>\n “This initiative affirms our \u00a0<\/p>\n Since its incorporation in \u00a0<\/p>\n GEODIS in Hong Kong prides itself in providing logistical
\nlogistics services provider, today announced that its division in Hong Kong has
\nbeen accredited as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) by the Hong Kong
\nCustoms and Excise Department. AEO status recognizes excellent security and
\nsafety procedures amongst those within the supply chain industry. With the
\naccreditation, GEODIS in Hong Kong will now be given
\naccess to priority customs facilitation and inspection, allowing the logistics
\nprovider to optimize its local operations, delivering agile, secure, and
\nreliable solutions for customers.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/Thumb\/500x0\/174314\/GEODIS-image.jpg#image-174314\")
<\/p>\nGEODIS in Hong Kong Unlocks Priority Customs Facilitation and Inspection with AEO Accreditation<\/span><\/h5>\n
\nsystems has become more vital than ever, given ongoing supply chain disruption
\nto shipping schedules and factory production across Asia. These delays have
\nalso been accompanied by a continuing surge in consumer demand for Asian goods,
\nchallenging logistics partners to cope with an increasingly volatile supply
\nchain ecosystem. As a key link between Mainland China and the rest of the
\nworld, these service providers in Hong Kong, in particular must work to keep processes
\nup-and-running in the most seamless way possible. <\/p>\n
\naccreditation we are helping to strengthen Hong Kong’s logistics credentials as
\na major international trading center and regional hub,” said Onno Boots,
\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, GEODIS. “AEO status
\nreflects the team’s commitment to providing our clients with best-in-class
\nservices and expertise to not only navigate, but thrive, amidst the challenges
\nbrought about by the pandemic.” <\/p>\n
\ncontinuous efforts to reinforce the infrastructures, processes and information
\nsystems required to ensure the most advanced and reliable security measures
\nwithin the current dynamic environment,” said Christopher Cahill, Managing
\nDirector, North Asia Sub-Region. “GEODIS will continue to innovate, leveraging
\non new technology and automation to keep our operations in Hong Kong scalable
\nand efficient.” <\/p>\n
\n1989, GEODIS in Hong Kong has expanded its presence, investing in an
\nAir Export warehouse at the world-class Airport Freight Forwarding Centre
\n(AAFC) within the Hong Kong International Airport (60,000 sqf) in addition to a
\nContract Logistics Warehouses located at Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, and Yuen Long
\n(630,000 sqf).<\/p>\n
\nsupport to businesses across key verticals such as High-Technology, Retail,
\nFast Moving Consumer Goods and Industrial goods. <\/p>\n