Geodis has been commissioned by the French Government to organise the emergency supply of millions of masks from China to France.
In order to respond to requests from the national authorities, Geodis is planning 16 flights over the coming weeks, representing in volume terms approximately 2,400 cu m of capacity weekly. If necessary, this schedule could be extended into the month of May.
Geodis has chartered two Antonov AN-124 aircraft which will operate in rotation between France and China.
The French Minister of Solidarity and Health said that the airbridge was part of the expected delivery to France of 1bn masks over the next 14 weeks.
The first flight from Shenzhen Airport in China containing 8.5m masks arrived in France today (Monday, March 30) via Paris-Vatry airport. A second flight is scheduled later this week carrying 13m more masks.
Geodis is in located in 67 countries and has more than 1,700 employees in China.
