As part of the roll-out, the company will base its standardised droneport equipment at each location and will provide same-day domestic and international coverage to the local communities, hiring and training local staff to operate and handle the flights.

Herman's extensive logistics experience in supply chain strategy, operations and capacity assessments, as well as network and facility design will help support GEODIS' increased focus on contract logistics in the region.

As one of the recipients, the Danish Red Cross will be transporting 1.5 million examination gloves and other needed materials to Ethiopia.

With holiday shopping now shifting into high gear, and based on their customers’ forecasts the company expects to handle even greater volumes in the coming weeks.

Berry will be based at Air Canada's Montreal headquarters, and will report directly to Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer.