Accelerating smarter credit decisions in global logistics

The requirements

Geodis is a global leader in logistics, operating across 160 countries with over 80,000 clients and generating €12 billion in revenue annually. The company’s diverse business areas—freight forwarding, contract logistics, European road transport, and express distribution—require seamless access to accurate and standardised credit information to ensure smooth operations and risk mitigation.  

Managing credit risk across such a vast global network presented significant challenges. The company needed a solution that could provide harmonised, real-time data across regions and industries to ensure consistency and speed in credit qualification processes. Standardising data was particularly important for Geodis, as differences in credit scoring across markets could lead to inefficiencies and miscommunication.  

To overcome these challenges, Geodis sought a partner who could offer tailored, intuitive tools for credit management and risk assessment while ensuring top-quality data and responsive service.

"The clarity and standardization of Coface’s data, combined with intuitive tools like Urba360, have significantly improved our decision-making processes globally. This ensures consistency and efficiency in managing credit risks.”

Venceslas Fedolliere, Treasury, Financing, and Credit Management Director, Geodis

The outcome

Geodis leverages Coface’s solutions — Urba360, Cofanet, and Expert Insight — to manage credit risks across their extensive global operations.  

Urba360 provides harmonized data in an intuitive format, making complex credit information accessible to users at all levels. Its visual interface allows teams to quickly interpret credit scores, historical trends, and credit opinions. For financial experts, the platform offers detailed reports and balance sheets, combining simplicity with depth to meet diverse needs.  

Cofanet supports credit decisions with qualitative insights and tailored commentary from Coface’s underwriters, offering deeper context to the data. Expert Insight further enhances this by enabling collaborative monthly reviews of key clients, aligning Coface’s underwriting expertise with Geodis’ business strategies.  

These tools have enabled Geodis to standardize credit data globally, ensuring efficiency and consistency in credit qualification processes. The results include better operational alignment, stronger client relationships, and a solid foundation for sustainable growth.