GEODIS has marked the 25th year of its presence in India.

The transport and logistics company said since 1998, it has been supporting clients in the automotive, FMCG, healthcare, high technology, industrial and retail sectors — and it continues to pour in investment in the country due to its immense growth potential and strategic role in businesses' supply chains.

"India plays a vital role in the strategy of GEODIS' APAC due to its status as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and as companies increasingly shift their manufacturing and sourcing to the country," GEODIS said in a statement.

It added that India's "immense growth potential, strategic geographical location, and its ability to serve as a crucial hub for GEODIS' APAC operations enables the company to better meet its customers' needs."

GEODIS noted that as part of its ongoing expansion in the country, the company recently invested in a multi-user facility in Luhari to seize the strong growth opportunities in India's retail business with advanced warehousing solutions to support e-commerce.

The transport and logistics company said the facility incorporates sustainability and environmental initiatives, including 20 acres of Miyawaki Forest Plantation, solar power generation and distribution for the warehouse and common infrastructure energy provision, in line with GEODIS' commitment to care for the environment.

GEODIS also established its Centre of Excellence (CoE) — its sixth strategic control tower — for its Supply Chain Optimization Line of Business in Bangalore.

It noted that the CoE specializes in supply chain management and advisory.

GEODIS has also attained certifications, such as the Investors in People accreditation, IATA CEIV Pharma and AEO by the Indian Customs.

"We are honoured to celebrate this milestone and proud of the achievements we have made in India over the past 25 years. We would like to thank our employees, customers and partners who have been instrumental in driving our success and growth in this region," said Harpreet Singh, sub-regional managing director, South Asia, GEODIS.

"We remain committed to helping our clients succeed by overcoming their logistical constraints as global supply chains become more complex in an ever-evolving business environment," he added.

GEODIS currently employs over 450 employees in 20 sites in India. It also serves 7000+ customers from a wide range of industries.