French logistics organization GEODIS announced May 23 that it had acquired Southern Companies, a Florida-based drayage provider. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed at this time.

The acquisition will see more than 80 South Companies employees across the Southeastern United States join the GEODIS workforce. Thanks to the deal, GEODIS now employs over 17,000 people across North America.

"The acquisition of Southern Companies represents an important addition to GEODIS as we continue to strengthen and grow our capabilities, our team and our client roster throughout the U.S.,” said Mike Honious, GEODIS in Americas president and CEO. “Southern Companies has been a leader in drayage services, from warehousing to trucking, for nearly six decades and operates in ports that are critical to our clients. From their people and culture to their expertise and capabilities, Southern Companies is an ideal fit for GEODIS and aligns perfectly with our Americas growth strategy.”

As of May 23, 2023, GEODIS operates more than 150 facilities in the U.S. totaling over 50 million square feet of warehousing space.