{"id":144939,"date":"2023-06-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-geodis-unveils-new-distribution-center-in-mexico-city\/"},"modified":"2023-06-20T11:10:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T15:10:13","slug":"geodis-inaugura-nuevo-centro-de-distribucion-en-ciudad-de-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/geodis-inaugura-nuevo-centro-de-distribucion-en-ciudad-de-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"GEODIS Unveils New Distribution Center in Mexico City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">MEXICO CITY<\/span>, June 20,\u00a02023 \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, today announced it will open a new multi-user warehouse and distribution center in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico City<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 2023<\/span>. The company unveiled the new facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Economic Development Secretary of the State of Mexico <span class=\"xn-person\">Pablo Peralta<\/span> alongside GEODIS leaders, employees and customers. The 145,000-square-foot logistics facility will support the omnichannel operations, including e-Commerce, retail and wholesale, for two GEODIS customers.\u00a0The new warehouse and distribution center brings GEODIS&#8217; total footprint in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> to seven facilities and more than 1.6 million square feet as it continues to strengthen its presence in the region.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg94c3left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg94c3left\" title=\"GEODIS inaugura nuevo centro de distribuci\u00f3n en Ciudad de M\u00e9xico\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2105782\/6_20_23_APPROVED_Mexico_City_DC_Opening.jpg\" alt=\"GEODIS inaugura nuevo centro de distribuci\u00f3n en Ciudad de M\u00e9xico\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>GEODIS custom designed the facility to fit the specific needs of two industry-leading clients serving the retail and home improvement verticals. The new facility will be the sole distribution center for both clients in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>. The omnichannel warehouse is equipped with a pallet racking system for easy maneuvering of inventory and a mezzanine to accommodate increased capacity and flexibility with operations. The facility aligns with GEODIS&#8217; commitment to sustainable operations with features such as energy-saving skylights that will significantly reduce the use of electricity by using natural light to help power the building during the day. Additionally, water will be treated and recycled in the nearby industrial park.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The grand opening of our brand-new <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico City<\/span> facility is particularly exciting for us because it is located in the hometown of our GEODIS Mexico headquarters where we have been operating for more than 15 years,&#8221; said Miguel Mu\u00f1oz, Managing Director at GEODIS Mexico. &#8220;By featuring custom and sustainable operations, this facility supports our goal of providing the best possible service to our clients while also contributing to a more environmentally conscious supply chain.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>GEODIS will create approximately 70 new jobs in the region with the facility, which is located at Cuautitl\u00e1n Izcalli in the <span class=\"xn-location\">State of Mexico<\/span>. GEODIS began construction on the facility in 2022 and officially completed the project in <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2023<\/span>. GEODIS is estimated to move approximately 7 million units per year through the new facility.<\/p>\n<p>In total, this brings GEODIS&#8217; local employment in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> to 1,700 teammates. This news comes on the heels of <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3897442-1&amp;h=2703910463&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgeodis.com%2Fus%2Fnewsroom%2Fpress-releases%2Fgeodis-mexico-earns-great-place-workr-certificationtm&amp;a=GEODIS%27+Great+Place+to+Work+Certification+in+Mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GEODIS&#8217; Great Place to Work Certification in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for its concerted efforts to foster teammate growth and development through unique employee engagement initiatives. In addition to <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico City<\/span>, GEODIS operates across the country in <span class=\"xn-location\">Guadalajara<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Monterrey<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Luis Potosi<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Queretaro<\/span>. GEODIS supports its clients in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> with customized solutions spanning a large range of services, including overland transport, freight forwarding, contract logistics and supply chain optimization.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about GEODIS, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3897442-1&amp;h=3488608745&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgeodis.com%2Fmx%2Fen&amp;a=www.geodis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.geodis.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>GEODIS \u2013 <\/b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3897442-1&amp;h=1314735899&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geodis.com%2F&amp;a=www.geodis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.geodis.com<\/a><\/u>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution &amp; Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated \u20ac13.7 billion in revenue.\u202fGEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>PRESS CONTACT<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Lauren McKirgan<\/span><br \/>FINN Partners<br \/>615 512 8621 <br \/><a href=\"mailto:lauren.mckirgan@finnpartners.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">lauren.mckirgan@finnpartners.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg1529left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg1529left\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 154px;\" title=\"GEODIS Logo \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1490663\/GEODIS_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"GEODIS Logo \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3897442-1&amp;h=836795702&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2105782%2F6_20_23_APPROVED_Mexico_City_DC_Opening.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2105782%2F6_20_23_APPROVED_Mexico_City_DC_Opening.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2105782\/6_20_23_APPROVED_Mexico_City_DC_Opening.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3897442-1&amp;h=4092941010&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1490663%2FGEODIS_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1490663%2FGEODIS_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1490663\/GEODIS_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  GEODIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">MEXICO CITY<\/span>, June 20,\u00a02023 \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, today announced it will open a new multi-user warehouse and distribution center in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico City<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 2023<\/span>. The company unveiled the new facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Economic Development Secretary of the State of Mexico <span class=\"xn-person\">Pablo Peralta<\/span> alongside GEODIS leaders, employees and customers. 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