Geodis announced that it plans to open a new warehouse facility at Brisbane Airport (BNE) to provide airfreight, ocean freight, contract logistics and customs brokerage solutions for its customers in a wide range of market sectors, including automotive and FMCG.
In a statement, it cited the strategic location of the facility which will have easy access to key locations, being only 14km from the central business district, and 22km from the Port of Brisbane.
It will serve the growing logistical needs of Geodis' customers.
"The planned 4,500m2 warehouse facility, which is due to be operational by second half of 2022, will feature 4,000 pallet locations, 1,500m2 of bulk space, and a cool room for perishable goods supply to marine and hospitality logistics customers, especially cruise lines," Geodis added.
Stuart Asplet, Geodis sub-regional managing director, Pacific regional director Sea Freight, Asia Pacific noted that at this new facility, Geodis "will showcase its expertise in import and export services including customs brokerage to ensure complete supply chain transparency."
"Geodis in Brisbane already has a strong package of solutions for our customers. This new, strategically positioned facility will not only enable us to meet the fast-changing needs of our customers today but will give us ample room to grow our offerings in the market," Asplet added.
Martin Ryan, Brisbane Airport Corporation executive general manager commercial, welcomed Geodis in BNE.
"It's fantastic to have another great tenant join BNE's growing business community. Brisbane Airport's size, accessibility, and amenity continue to attract great commercial and industrial businesses, and we are extremely pleased that GEODIS has selected BNE as the perfect place to continue to grow its business," Ryan said.
Geodis in Australia features 30,888 m2 of warehousing space across seven locations and offers customers end-to-end solutions spanning a large range of services, including freight forwarding, supply chain optimization, and contract logistics.
