Geodis Acquires Trans-O-Flex, Building Out Its Pharma Logistics Services in Germany

Geodis has expanded its premium express services with the acquisition of Trans-o-Flex, based in Weinheim, Germany. Privately held Trans-o-Flex has around 80 locations in Germany and Austria that are rated with certified good distribution practices (GDPs), and has been serving pharma, cosmetics, automotive and high-tech industries with time-definite and temperature-controlled delivery.

It also is a member of the Eurodis network, which manages deliveries to 36 countries in Europe.

“This acquisition will position Geodis as a leading player in the healthcare market and will significantly enhance our delivery capabilities in Germany, a country at the heart of global trade," states Marie-Christine Lombard, Geodis CEO. The company operates 855 locations globally, with 9.4 million square meters of warehousing space. Five business units provide services in supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution & express, and road transport.