PRESS RELEASE

Iselin, NJ, USA, June 1st 2011
GEODIS WILSON ACQUIRES ONE SOURCE LOGISTICS
Global freight forwarder Geodis Wilson strenghtens its position in the U.S. market by taking over
domestic transportation specialists “one source logistics”.
“This acquisition is a strategic fit to Geodis Wilson”, says John Gallahan, Regional Vice President Geodis
Wilson Americas. “One Source Logistics significantly strengthens our capabilities and not only accelerates
the growth of our US domestic product offerings, but also with cross-border trucking throughout North
America”. The new access to a broader local distribution network enhances Geodis Wilson’s inland and final
mile delivery services.
“Taking over One Source Logistics is a first step in the company’s growth strategy in the US”, says Geodis
Wilson’s Executive Vice President, Philippe Gilbert. “With the extended link to domestic services in North
America we are able to satisfy the needs of a wide range of our today’s air freight and ocean freight clients.
We can offer them a better single source solution for end-to-end supply chain management into and from
the US. At the same time we connect the domestic customer base of One Source Logistics to Geodis Wilson’s
global freight services.”
Jean-Louis Demeulenaere, CEO Geodis Group, ads: “Our aim is to, at least, double our freight forwarding
business in the US within the coming 5 years, based on external and organic growth.” Geodis’ focus on the
American market has already proven success in recent years. Including the 4PL and Geodis Wilson’s
activities in the Americas region, the Group reported in 2010, 750 M€ of revenue. It currently employs 1 400
people in the area.
US based One Source Logistics offers specialized domestic transportation services with a focus on FTL and
LTL, backed by a best-in-class Transport Management System. The company, based in Minneapolis,
currently supports a nationwide network of transportation, logistics and distribution services throughout the
United States. “We are also specialized in time critical deliveries and mission critical deliveries for the retail
industry”, says Mike Tillges, former president One Source Logistics. With the integration of his company into
the Geodis network he will take on the position of Director Domestic Supply Chain in the USA. “As a nonasset based company our absolute expertise is the flexible and demand driven management of
transportation services. This concept is the ideal match to the global forwarding and 3PL capabilities of
Geodis Wilson. It brings together what belongs together.” One proof of this is the newly established
Container Freight Stations of Geodis Wilson and OSL at three major gateways in the USA: Los Angeles,
Chicago and Newark.
About Geodis Wilson and Geodis Group
Geodis Wilson is a leading global freight management company. With 6,400 employees in more than 50 countries the
company delivers tailor-made, integrated freight solutions to customers worldwide, enabling them to operate as ‘best in
class’ in their industry. Geodis Wilson manages cargo across five continents by sea, air and road and train, making
supply chains transparent and flexible to manage.
About Geodis, a global supply chain operator
A global logistics provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of SNCF Group, Geodis is a European company with a
worldwide scope, ranking number four in its field in Europe. The Group's ability to coordinate all or part of the logistics
chain (air and sea freight forwarding, groupage, express, contract logistics, transport of part and full truck loads, reverse
logistics) enables it to support its customers in their strategic, geographical and technological developments, providing
them with solutions tailored to optimising their physical and information flows. Geodis offers a range of logistics services
that meet the specific needs of each sector of the economy. Across a network covering 120 countries, the Group's
30,000 employees offer a wealth of multicultural experience, a genuine local service to their customers and outstanding
flexibility. Geodis reported revenues of €6.5 billion in 2010.
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For further information, please contact:
Michael Zuchold
Communications Director Geodis Wilson
Tel.: + 49 174 909 8788
Email: [email protected]
Brian Bourke
Communications Manager Geodis Wilson USA
Tel.: +1 732 688 7345
Email: [email protected]
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