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important role in the South. As a result of these pos- itive developments, we have a strong presence in countries such as Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Chad, Cameroon, Ghana, and South Africa.
Due to global sourcing and the shift to less wage-intensive production countries, new mar- kets in Asia, such as Vietnam, are also coming in- to focus. In addition to Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, we see rising demand in China, India, and Australia. Whether growth will slow down in view of the threat of trade restrictions remains to be seen. We remain committed to grow with our customers and support them wherever they need us.
As far as further development is concerned, our company looks into the future with confidence. In view of the steady growth in our annual chartered tonnage activity and successful acquisition of new customers, we are optimistic that this positive trend will continue in the coming years. With this as part of our “Ambition 2023” strategy, all signs point to further expansion.
In Hamburg, we are strengthening our Industrial Pro- jects team with additional specialists. As part of our training initiative, we also offer young professionals interesting training courses and careers. Our long-standing busi-
We remain committed to grow with our customers and support them wherever they need us.
ness partners play a
key role in managing
our customers’ pro-
ject supply chains,
successfully ensuring
smooth operations
from door to door.
Taking advantage of
the Port of Hamburg
as the “Gateway to
the World” with its
port management,
the associated termi-
nals, stevedores, packing companies, warehouse operators, trucking companies, and its excellent con- nections to the European hinterland, GEODIS has a reliable partner at its side. ■
HAMBURG’S MARKETS ■
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