For Immediate Release
May 20, 2020
NOTES FOR MEDIA:
As this event is taking place on the airfield, all attending media must comply with the following:
Attending media must RSVP with full name and date of birth of each member to media@atl.com by 12:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21. No exceptions.
Attending media must arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Technical Campus in a marked vehicle no later than 9:45 a.m. to receive an official vehicle escort onto the airfield. Address: 1255 Airport Loop Road, Atlanta, GA 30337.
This GEODIS event is being facilitated by the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Communications Department. Questions regarding on the ground logistics should be directed to media@atl.com or 678-920-0857.
GEODIS to Deliver 13 Million Masks to the U.S. with the Help of the Antonov AN-124 Aircraft
ATLANTA, GA., May 22, 2020 – GEODIS, leading global supply chain operator, is transporting 13 million masks from China to the U.S. on Friday May 22 via an Antonov AN-124, the world’s second largest aircraft. This shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) is expected to arrive at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 11 a.m. and will be the largest delivered to the airport during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“With the help of an Antonov AN-124, GEODIS will be able to make sure millions of essential workers receive the masks they need to stay safe and healthy during these unprecedented times,” said GEODIS Americas President & CEO Randy Tucker. “Our team at GEODIS and our partners, including the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, that helped make this happen so quickly are supply-chain heroes. We are proud to serve on the front lines in partnership with our clients to keep essential materials moving across the globe and business running at a time when the world needs us most.”
The Antonov, which GEODIS chartered on behalf of its client, is an aircraft specially designed for transporting large quantities of cargo. It has the added benefit of allowing freight to be rolled on and off the plane, making loading and unloading operations easier and faster.
In March, GEODIS established an air bridge between France and China to transport several millions of masks.
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2020
WHERE: **See note above for staging address
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 2018, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.2 billion in sales.
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