Southern Companies is a family-run business founded in Florida in 1956. It operates terminals in 7 ports on the East Coast of the United States. The company offers a range of import and export services, including warehousing, trucking and customs brokerage, to keep customer goods moving swiftly through the supply chain. By teaming up with GEODIS, the company will be able to expand its reach and provide an even broader range of services to its clients.

"The acquisition of Southern Companies represents an important addition to Geodis as we continue to strengthen and grow our capabilities, our team, and our client roster throughout the US. Southern Companies has been a leader in drayage services—from trucking, to customs brokerage, to warehousing—for nearly six decades, and operates in ports that are critical to our clients. From their people and culture to their expertise and capabilities, Southern Companies is an ideal fit for GEODIS and aligns perfectly with our Americas growth strategy.”