GEODIS has been commissioned by the French Government to organize the emergency 
supply of millions of masks from China to France.

In order to respond to requests from the national authorities, GEODIS is 
planning 16 flights over the coming weeks, representing in volume terms 
approximately 2400 m3 of capacity weekly. If necessary, this schedule could be 
extended into the month of May.

For this operation, mounted in a record time, GEODIS has chartered two Antonov 
124 aircraft which will operate in rotation between France and China. The 
Antonov is a plane specially designed for the transport of cargo in large 
quantities.

The French Minister of Solidarity and Health said on Sunday that this air 
bridge, was part of the expected delivery to France of 1 billion masks over the 
next 14 weeks. 

The first flight from Shenzhen Airport in China containing 8.5 million masks 
arrived in France yesterday (Monday, March 30) via Paris-Vatry airport. A 
second flight is scheduled later this week carrying 13 million more masks.

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, is located in 67 countries 
and has more than 1,700 employees in China. 

GEODIS - www.geodis.com  

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its passion 
and commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. 
GEODIS' growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight 
Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) 
coupled with the company's truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 
countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top 
business rankings, #1 in France, #4 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2019, GEODIS 
accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.2 billion in 
sales.

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SOURCE: GEODIS