Our History
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GM Logistics
GM Logistics is a young company, however, its distinguished parentage and entrepreneurial spirit can be traced back to 1993
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1993
In New Zealand, Forthwith shelf company was incorporated under the company act of 1955 on the 15th day of February 1993. -
1993
The company changed its name from Forthwith Shelf Company to Korero communications limited on 16th April, 1993. -
1997
The company reregistered to become a company under the Companies Act 1993 on the 1st day of July 1997. -
2001
The company changed address for services in 3rd August, 2001. -
2005
The company appointed Janie Murray as Director on 1st December 2005 -
2013
The company changed its name to GM Logistics Limited on 1st July 2013. -
2014
Since 2014 Gm Logistics has undergone various business transformations until its IPO in 2018. -
2018
Gm Logistics has completed the acquisition of GEFCO and continues Africa expansion with Spedag Interfreight acquisitio -
2020
In 2020, GM Logistics expanded further, doubling its hub size and trebling the sortation capacity from 7,000 parcels per hour, to 21,000 parcels per hour. -
Today
GM Logistics has a global workforce of more than 100,000 people across 1,200 sites and more than 160 countries.
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Our vision for sustainability is to be the most sustainable parcel company on the island of Ireland. We are on a journey of fleet decarbonisation to reduce CO2 per parcel -90% by 2030.
At a time when air pollution is one of the most serious environmental risks* , GM Logistics Ireland has launched a new air quality monitoring initiative in Dublin. In 2021, we installed air quality sensors on 104 of our Dublin delivery vans, which use laser sensors to take a picture of Dublin pollution in real time. We share this data with universities and the public because information inspires action. Did you know that trees are the lungs of our planet? They breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen, which is essential for all life on Earth. Trees also help to regulate the climate, provide homes for wildlife, and prevent soil erosion. All of these benefits make trees an important part of sustainability efforts to protect our planet. Planting trees is one way that we can all help to make a difference. Meet Neil McCabe our friend from Grown Forest. Grown forest is a company that plants native Irish trees in Irish soil. The more trees they plant, the more they can help reduce emissions and improve air quality. Receiving a gift from Grown Forest is an unforgettable experience. Not only do you get a beautiful, living tree, but also a paper tile with a stunning illustration related to the species of your tree. The whole package is completed with a frame made from reclaimed wood from an old Irish dance hall floorboard. It’s a gift that keeps on giving, as your tree will help give new life to old-growth forests.