GEODIS and Hapag-Lloyd have announced their joint digital integration, aimed at accelerating and securing the exchange of rates and service data between their two organizations.

At the core of this collaboration is a Contract API (Application Programming Interface) — a direct, system-to-system digital connection between Hapag-Lloyd's pricing platform and GEODIS' global rate database.

The announcement noted that this interface enables the fully automated and real-time transmission of contracted rates, surcharges, transit times, and service options.

With the new integration, GEODIS now has instant access to over 75% more Hapag-Lloyd rates, cutting out manual data entry and improving accuracy. Rate availability that previously took up to five days is now immediate, streamlining responsiveness and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

"This implementation is more than a technical success: it demonstrates how digital collaboration benefits our customers. We provide them with faster and more accurate data flows, as well as smoother operations, while enhancing our efficiency and responsiveness. It also reflects our shared ambition with Hapag-Lloyd to develop smarter, faster, and more transparent logistics processes through digital innovation," said Jan Naumann, head of export trade Europe, Global Ocean Freight at GEODIS.

Arne Zass, director of Digital Transformation & Automation at Hapag-Lloyd, acknowledged GEODIS for its role in the recent API integration, citing the team’s speed, technical expertise, and collaborative approach.

"Hapag-Lloyd is delighted to recognize the GEODIS team for their outstanding collaboration on our recent API integration. Their fast execution, expertise, and visionary approach to digitalization have set a new standard for seamless connectivity and customer experience. We truly appreciate the commitment and positive energy the GEODIS team brings to advancing innovative and sustainable logistics solutions together."