GEODIS acquires part of French logistics company Deret
Our company has reached an agreement to acquire some of the transport and logistic activities of the French historic group. This strategic move will enable the Group to reinforce its position in the contract logistics market.
A new step for GEODIS
By acquiring part of the transport and logistic activities of the Deret Group, a leading player in contract logistics in France, GEODIS strengthens its presence in the French logistics market. The two companies are indeed complimentary both geographically and operationally. .
Specifically, in addition to the logistics real estate assets of Deret SAS, GEODIS is acquiring:
- Deret Logistique
- Deret Transporteur
- Socipac
- Logtex
- Deret Services numériques
Group Deret comprises…
28
logistics sites
13
transport agencies
2,400
employees
Strengthening its position in strategic sectors
This acquisition will allow GEODIS to expand its warehouse network in France and strengthen its position in strategic sectors, notably luxury, cosmetics and pharmaceutical. The transaction will also consolidate GEODIS’s footprint in the Orléans region, a major logistics hub, through the creation of an attractive real estate cluster.
Deret in a nutshell
Founded in 1947, Deret supports businesses in the comprehensive management of their supply chains, relying on solid expertise and a culture of performance. The company provides logistics and transport solutions for major French and international brands.
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