Geodis Wilson Opens O&G Logistics Hubs

Global freight management and logistics provider Geodis Wilson announced the expansion of its global network of operating hubs dedicated to the oil and gas industry logistics sector.

In addition to existing hubs in Houston and Vitrolles (near Marseille), the company has opened a third hub in Singapore. Two more, in Antwerp and Dubai, will be online by the end of the year and a further two are planned for 2015. The development is in line with Geodis Wilson’s strategic growth plan in its Industrial Projects division for the burgeoning oil and gas sector, where it plans to increase freight volumes by 50% within a year after opening the new hubs.

From its headquarters and primary oil and gas hub in Houston established in 2009, the company has developed its network of operational centers across the globe. The new hub in Singapore is located to service the oil and gas clusters in Southeast Asia. The North African region is served through its Vitrolles hub in the South of France. The upcoming center in Antwerp will serve North Sea activities, Eastern Europe and Africa, while Dubai will become Geodis Wilson’s oil and gas hub for the Middle East and Indian subcontinent.

In 2015, the company plans to expand into China and South Africa with the launch of additional hubs.