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GEODIS to Hire 5,000 Seasonal Workers for Peak Season

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global transport and logistics provider GEODIS plans to hire approximately 5,000 seasonal workers across its campuses in the U.S. and Canada for peak season.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global transport and logistics provider GEODIS plans to hire approximately 5,000 seasonal workers across its campuses in the U.S. and Canada for peak season.
  • The company is increasing its workforce to strengthen its warehousing and distribution center capabilities to prepare for the holiday season.
  • To anticipate demand, GEODIS plans to hire seasonal employees to join its existing workforce of more than 13,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada.
  • GEODIS is hiring material handlers and equipment operators this peak season across 20 of its campuses in the U.S. and Canada.

GEODIS Signs Expanded Agreement with Locus Robotics to Deploy 1,000 LocusBots at Global Warehouse Sites

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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This new expansion agreement reinforces our clear and ongoing commitment to cutting-edge technology to meet our exploding customer volumes globally."

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  • This new expansion agreement reinforces our clear and ongoing commitment to cutting-edge technology to meet our exploding customer volumes globally."
  • GEODIS has currently deployed Locus AMRs at 14 sites around the world, serving a wide range of retail and consumer brands, including warehouses in the U.S. and Europe.
  • "Locus' built-in flexibility, scalability and fast ROI are helping GEODIS to consistently meet and exceed their global customers' expectations," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.
  • In 2021 Locus Robotics ranked 428 on the Inc. 500 and was named as Forrester's AMR Company of the Year.

GEODIS Signs Expanded Agreement with Locus Robotics to Deploy 1,000 LocusBots at Global Warehouse Sites

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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This new expansion agreement reinforces our clear and ongoing commitment to cutting-edge technology to meet our exploding customer volumes globally."

Key Points: 
  • This new expansion agreement reinforces our clear and ongoing commitment to cutting-edge technology to meet our exploding customer volumes globally."
  • GEODIS has currently deployed Locus AMRs at 14 sites around the world, serving a wide range of retail and consumer brands, including warehouses in the U.S. and Europe.
  • "Locus' built-in flexibility, scalability and fast ROI are helping GEODIS to consistently meet and exceed their global customers' expectations," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.
  • In 2021 Locus Robotics ranked 428 on the Inc. 500 and was named as Forrester's AMR Company of the Year.

GEODIS Wins "Inventory Management Innovation of the Year" Award by SupplyTech Breakthrough

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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GEODIS was recognized for its advanced approach to inventory counting: Predictive Analytics Cycle Counting (PACC).

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  • GEODIS was recognized for its advanced approach to inventory counting: Predictive Analytics Cycle Counting (PACC).
  • At GEODIS, we believe the relationship with the customer is crucial in creating that value as we work together to implement PACC.
  • A full list of all SupplyTech Breakthrough Award winners for 2022 can be found at www.supplytechbreakthrough.com .
  • The annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of SupplyTech companies and products in categories including Inventory Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Transportation Management, Material Handling, IoT and Robotics, and more.

GEODIS Honored as 2022 Top Supply Chain Project Winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global leading transport and logistics provider GEODIS today announced it has been named as a 2022 Top Supply Chain Project recipient by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for its Green Team and Green Site Certification programs.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global leading transport and logistics provider GEODIS today announced it has been named as a 2022 Top Supply Chain Project recipient by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for its Green Team and Green Site Certification programs.
  • The annual Supply & Demand Chain Executive award spotlights successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a range of supply chain functions.
  • Additionally, GEODIS was honored for this year's award for its Green Site Certification program.
  • To learn more about GEODIS, visit www.geodis.com .A full list of all Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Top Supply Chain Projects for 2022 can be found at www.sdcexec.com .

Freight Forwarder HBI Selects Vector.ai to Streamline Operations in the “Age of Disruption” for Ocean Shipping

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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LONDON, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vector.ai, the productivity platform for freight forwarders, today announced HBI , a freight forwarder specializing in maritime and air transport, as a new customer.

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  • LONDON, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vector.ai, the productivity platform for freight forwarders, today announced HBI , a freight forwarder specializing in maritime and air transport, as a new customer.
  • The age of disruption has been characterized by ongoing COVID-19 turbulence, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising tensions over detention and demurrage charges.
  • The platforms real-time, continuous processing will enable HBI operators to handle shipments more quickly and with more certainty for their customers.
  • The HBI group is an independent Freight Forwarder with over forty years of recognized expertise, specialising in maritime and air transport.

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Announces Executive Appointments and Creates Four Business Divisions to Support Synergistic Expansion

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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DANBURY, Conn., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation ("Odyssey"), a worldwide leader in logistics and technology solutions, announced it has created four new operating divisions comprised of the following supply-chain components: Intermodal, Transport & Warehouse, Freight Forwarding and Managed Services. Given the size and diversity of Odyssey's business structure today, the new division alignment emphasizes the company's value proposition for customers across its global service platform and aligns existing business units across common markets, modes and services.

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  • "By consolidating into operating divisions in market-based modal alignment, Odyssey is uniquely positioned to drive synergy, optimization and organic growth from the bottom up," said Keith Hancock, Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey.
  • "We are creating a combined and concise value proposition that is further enhanced by targeted acquisitions and efficient support structures worldwide."
  • Since its inception, Odyssey has acquired 16 companies that form the basis of its current global service platform.
  • Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) is a global logistics provider with a freight network exceeding $3B.

Unique Logistics Announces the Hiring of Migdalia Diaz as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTC Markets: UNQL) ("UNQL" or the "Company"), a rapidly growing global logistics and freight forwarding company, today announced that Migdalia ("Mickey") Diaz has been appointed as the company's new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTC Markets: UNQL) ("UNQL" or the "Company"), a rapidly growing global logistics and freight forwarding company, today announced that Migdalia ("Mickey") Diaz has been appointed as the company's new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Diaz joins UNQL bringing over 32 years of experience in the logistics industry, with over 20 years in Officer and Senior Management roles.
  • From 2011 to 2018, Ms. Diaz served as Vice President of Operations and board member at Dachser USA, another international logistics company.
  • Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTC Markets: UNQL) through its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, is a global logistics and freight forwarding company providing a range of international logistics services that enable its customers to outsource to the Company sections of their supply chain process.

GEODIS Appoints Michael Lamia as Senior Vice President of GEODIS MyParcel

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leading transport and logistics provider GEODIS today announced that Michael Lamia has been appointed Senior Vice President of GEODIS MyParcel, a direct-to-customer cross-border small parcel shipping service.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leading transport and logistics provider GEODIS today announced that Michael Lamia has been appointed Senior Vice President of GEODIS MyParcel, a direct-to-customer cross-border small parcel shipping service.
  • Before joining GEODIS, Lamia most recently served as the Executive Vice President of Operations at UrbanStems where he oversaw the end-to-end supply chain network from sourcing and procurement to fulfillment logistics plus customer care.
  • As Senior Vice President of GEODIS MyParcel, Lamia will be responsible for further enhancing and expanding the new service, which was initially launched in 2020.
  • Lamia will lead the GEODIS MyParcel team as the industry continues to experience record cross-border e-Commerce demand largely as a byproduct of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Freight Management Systems Market to Reach $14.3 Billion by 2026

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Freight Management Systems - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Freight Management Systems - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Segments:Component (Solutions, Services); Mode (Road Freight, Rail Freight, Ocean Freight, Air Freight); End-Use (Third-Party Logistics (3PLs), Forwarders & Brokers, Shippers, Carriers)
    Complimentary Project Preview -This is an ongoing global program.
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Freight Management Systems estimated at US$10.7 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$14.3 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $3.7 Billion in 2022, While China is Forecast to Reach $1.5 Billion by 2026
    The Freight Management Systems market in the U.S. is estimated at US$3.7 Billion in the year 2022.