GEODIS Expands Logistics Network with New Southern Africa Cross-Border Trucking Hub in Johannesburg
GEODIS, a leading multinational transport and logistics provider, has expanded its footprint in Southern Africa with the launch of a new cross-border trucking service.
Effective July 2025, the service positions Johannesburg, South Africa, as a key logistics hub, connecting businesses to ten neighboring countries and unlocking greater regional trade opportunities.
The offering provides clients with customizable transport solutions, including both full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) options, ensuring that companies of all sizes benefit from faster and more efficient cross-border distribution.
Connecting Southern Africa’s Major Trade Corridors
The new network creates direct trucking routes between South Africa and Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Key cities within this network include Luanda, Gaborone, Lubumbashi, Mbabane, Maseru, Blantyre, Lilongwe, Maputo, Windhoek, Lusaka, Ndola, Harare, and Bulawayo.
By positioning Johannesburg as a strategic distribution hub, GEODIS enables the seamless movement of a wide range of goods—from industrial materials to consumer products—helping overcome long-standing logistics and infrastructure challenges in the region.
Reliable, Flexible Supply Chain Solutions
The new operation is built on fixed transit times and scalable capacity, allowing GEODIS to adapt to diverse business needs while ensuring both reliability and flexibility.
Tailored routing solutions enable businesses to align shipments with specific requirements, reducing bottlenecks and streamlining cross-border supply chains.
“Logistics across borders in Africa is not always smooth. With this new offering, we can provide our customers with an uninterrupted flow of goods, supported by our local expertise and infrastructure,” said Cobus Fourie, Managing Director of GEODIS in South Africa.
“This service simplifies customs clearance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transport so that our customers can focus on growth.”
Supporting Africa’s Trade Integration
The launch comes at a pivotal time, as intra-African trade gains momentum under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
By enhancing transport reliability, GEODIS is positioning itself as a key enabler of regional economic growth.
The Johannesburg hub not only serves Southern Africa but also acts as a springboard for broader continental trade networks.
Global Expertise, Local Impact
With operations in nearly 170 countries and a workforce of 50,000 employees worldwide, GEODIS reported revenues of €11.3 billion in 2024.
Its global expertise, infrastructure, and technology allow it to deliver world-class logistics solutions while tailoring services to the specific needs of African markets.
By addressing one of Southern Africa’s biggest trade barriers—dependable ground transport—GEODIS is helping to strengthen supply chains, attract investment, and fuel regional trade development.
As Southern African economies continue to expand and diversify, the company’s cross-border trucking service is set to play a transformative role in the region’s logistics landscape for years to come.
