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the performance
of your
business
Maximise the performance of your business
At GEFCO, we know what matters; we offer a range of logistics solutions
designed to meet your needs and expectations with complete visibility
at every stage of the supply chain, ensuring your goods arrive to market
on time and at the best price.
Our ambition is to help you reach your economic objectives while
increasing performance and productivity. In order to succeed, we will
work with you to provide the most cost effective solution at the highest
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quality.
This vision is developed from years of experience and in recognition
of the expertise we have acquired within the exceedingly demanding
automotive manufacturing sector.
Today, we reflect our vision through our unique GEFCO service offer
and our customer centric business culture as well as our knowledge
of integrated logistics.
Therefore, GEFCO is inviting you to discover the range of logistics
solutions we offer and to find out how each solution can be tailored
to meet your needs.
Emmanuel Arnaud
V.P. Commerce & Marketing
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GEFCO
worldwide
Maximise the performance of your business
GEFCO has a global presence and drives a world-class network.
With over 400 branches and hubs, GEFCO provides a global logistics
and freight forwarding network.
understanding of our customer and industry requirements.
performance and increase productivity and efficiency.
€4.1 billion
12,000
44
turnover in 2015
employees
worldwide
subsidiaries
on 5 continents
network
in Europe
more than
400
global branches
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sector knowledge we have developed a global vision and in depth
By managing your entire logistic chain, we improve your economic
Top 10
44 GEFCO BRANCHES
70 PARTNER AGENTS
With our global geographical coverage, operational expertise and
European leader
in vehicle logistics with
5 Millions
300
destinations
vehicles transported each year
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our OFFer
THE RIGHT SOLUTION AT EVERY STEP OF YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN
In order to increase performance and generate additional added value
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TRATEGIC-XPERT: LLP and 4PL solutions that guarantee the
to your business, GEFCO provides a portfolio of logistics solutions. We
full management of your supply chain as well as customs and tax
ensure a high quality service, taking in to account your specific needs,
optimisation
delivery times and volumes/product specificities. We are committed
to deliver, wherever your location, through our Geo-Gateways and
whatever your trade, through our Industry Solutions.
our solutions
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NE TIME SOLUTIONS: elite service for specific spot needs, time
critical solutions or events logistics
• GEO-GATEWAYS: reliable, secure and global door-to-door solutions
• INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS: expertise across all markets
• INTEGRATED LOGISTICS: supply and distribution solutions
managed by a single point of contact and a control tower to secure
the integrity of your supply chain
• CORE FREIGHT: a range of robust transport solutions to meet
regular or spot requirements
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integrated
Logistics
distribution network requirements for your warehouses or sites.
Every day, for each and every sector of the industry our teams
Number one for Finished Vehicle Logistics in Europe, GEFCO
offers a range of key skills including logistics engineering, multimodal
consolidate their expert logistics skills to provide the most professional
transportation, storage, outfitting and preparation of vehicles with
and comprehensive services with added value solutions. This ensures
a guarantee of traceability.
the supply of your manufacturing sites and the distribution of your
products is secure.
Integrated Logistics is the DNA of GEFCO
• Expertise and experience
GEFCO OPTIMISES A COMPLETE SUPPLY
SOLUTION FOR A MAJOR PLAYER IN THE
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
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omponents collection, reception and consolidation at the
platform of Toulouse (France), from 120 suppliers in Europe
to 4 plants in Morocco
CASE STUDY
Packaged solutions
for efficient logistics
Our dedicated or grouped distribution solutions integrate product and
• Added value
• 360° visibility throughout the supply chain
Our commitments
SIMPLICITY - EFFICIENCY - CONTROL
Our assets
• Mobility and agility of multimodal solutions
Inbound Logistics
We take care of the collection of components from your supplier sites
to our hubs and ensure the delivery to the line-side.
• A 360° vision via our GEFC@NNECT portal and our control tower
• Added value solutions throughout the supply chain
• Unique expertise of 25 years’ experience of managing reusable
packaging solutions
Outbound logistics
• Simplification and optimisation of customs procedures and tax
• Delivery of finished products to manufacturers in Europe
• Finished products
• Productivity plan and planning of movements
• Spare Parts
• Storage and order preparation in our warehouses or at customer
• Improved management of the different specific customs
procedures (civil and military)
• Budget optimisation thanks to a well-defined chain and
centralised management
• Finished vehicles
representation
sites
• Maximum visibility
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Core Freight
Our commitments
RELIABILITY - COMPETITIVENESS - VISIBILITY
Our teams operate national and international solutions for road, ocean,
Logistics services
air and rail transport guaranteeing the control and visibility of information,
the safety and security of your goods and delivery, on time, every time.
AEO certified, managing 280,000 customs declarations each year and
Service excellence
you can rely on
with an integrated network of more than 200 experts in 44 countries,
we have an unrivalled capability of customs and tax representation.
Our assets
• The strength of an international integrated network
• More than 400 locations in 44 countries
• One of the widest road networks from Europe to Central Asia
with more than 140 branches
• Worldwide ocean and air networks
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rovision of necessary material and trailers
secured by GPS
•O
rganisation of the transfer of components
to the plant in Tunisia by “Ro-Ro” via Vitrolles
“hub” (France)
CASE STUDY
GEFCO carries out the
movement of components
for a major communicating
terminals company
• A major player in the rail sector
• Complete coverage of Eurasia
• Privileged access to the 85,200 kms of railways operated by the
Russian Railways group JSC (RZD)
• A key competitor on the new silk road
• Visibility of your product movements and activity thanks to our
GEFC@NNECT portal
• Reliability of our operations: IATA certified, AEO, NVOCC,
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
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inished products transported to France and
Europe
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Strategic-xpert
Strategic solutions
The power to transform
your supply chain
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Businesses face a complex environment with constant evolution
presenting risks and new opportunities. Ensuring we remain part of
your changing international circumstances, GEFCO provides customs
and tax engineering to achieve secure and accomplished solutions.
GEFCO manages your supply chain so you can focus on your core
business.
GEFCO provides expert teams to ensure complete management
Our commitments
of your supply chain:
BESPOKE SERVICE
• As an LLP, we ensure the engineering, management and pilotage
BUDGETARY CONTROL AND PRODUCTIVITY
PERFORMANCE management
of your entire supply chain
Continuous improvement
• Alongside purchasing and invoicing functions in our 4PL solutions,
GEFCO makes key decisions to improve your physical, financial and
Our assets
information systems
• Proven experience in the management of LLP and 4PL solutions
• Supply to 11 plants from 2,000 car suppliers
• Distribution of 1.2 million vehicles per year
• Management of 200 logistics providers
CASE STUDY
GEFCO, the 4PL operator for a major car
manufacturer in Europe and Russia
• Expertise in transport, customs and tax engineering
• 800 dedicated personnel
• Robust and progressive IT system
• 160 persons in 8 sites
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Spot non standard solutions
We offer the best all-round solution under demanding circumstances:
• Complete coverage of your urgent and dedicated freight
• Meet and exceed your industrial needs
GEFCO ASSURES THE OUT OF GAUGE
TRANSPORT OF A SATELLITE FROM THE
PLANT IN ARGENTINA TO THE SPATIAL
CENTRE IN FRENCH GUIANA
• Team of 5 experts in engineering and international transport
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pecific operational capability (modular hydraulic truck,
Tailored to your
special requirements
crane, forklift, and air charter)
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ptimal quality service:
• Assurance of door-to-door delivery lead times
• Integrity of the satellite
CASE STUDY
One time
solutions
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• Provide 100% of your events logistics
Route a satellite, pilot an event from end-to-end, deliver an emergency
component on an assembly line; our teams are trained to fulfill
exceptional requests.
Our commitments
AGILE - FLEXIBLE - PROACTIVE
Our assets
• Vast experience in express freight management with more than
50,000 shipments per year
• 20 years of events logistics experience
We understand that your business can sometimes face unexpected
logistic and trade challenges in terms of timing, size or project
management.
• A team of dedicated experts as partners for your project
• Specific operational support
To meet specific requirements and provide customers’ satisfaction,
GEFCO offers tailored solutions.
Specialists in project management we provide dedicated professional
teams and adapted operational methods.
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Geo-gateways
Our Geo-Gateways Solutions, alongside our network of international hubs,
guarantee easy access to global markets.
• AMERICAS (North & South)
• EUROPE (West & East)
Geographical solutions
bringing the world
to your doorstep
The development of international business is based on the understanding
• RUSSIA - 1520*
of regional characteristics, specific to each continent, whether they be
• MIDDLE-EAST
linguistic, geographic, regulatory or economic.
• AFRICA (North & South)
Our global standardised IT system alongside our in depth knowledge,
• ASIA-PACIFIC
our local teams to provide reliability, security and execution of customer
requirements.
Our assets
• More than 10 years experience
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700
40
countries
sites
destinations
FOCUS
GEO-GATEWAY RUSSIA - 1520*
• A dense integrated network and optimal coverage
• A privileged access to the 85,200 kms of railways operated
by the Russian Railways group JSC (RZD)
• Expertise of administrative and customs specialties
• Completely integrated door-to-door solutions
• Tailor-made services: insurance service, alternative schemes
and processes, express freight forwarding and transport security
900,000 sqm
35,000 sqm
of owned warehouse facility
of partner warehouse
facility
* 1520 area: due to the track gauge in millimeters this includes: CIS countries & Ukraine,
Georgia, Baltics, Finland and Mongolia
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Specifically designed
to meet your market
challenges
Your sector and markets present technical, commercial or regulatory
demands that require bespoke logistics solutions.
In order to facilitate your international deployment, GEFCO provide a
successful and focused approach to your targeted markets:
• 2 wheelers
• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• FMCG & Retail
• Electronics
• Energy
• Industrial Manufacturers
• Transport & Heavy Equipment
GEFCO INSURED TRANSPORTATION FOR
A LEADING PLAYER OF MANUFACTURED
STEEL PRODUCTS
• Flow management to Central Europe and Western
Europe
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industry
solutions
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• 1,270 movements per month (synchronised flows
loadings: 60 per day and 15 loadings during week-end
and public holidays)
• Control tower composed of 3 dispatchers and one on-site
GEFCO implant
• 60% of the volumes realised by semi-trailers equipped
with spool mount
• Life Sciences & Healthcare
We create international supply chain solutions customised to your
business.
Our assets
• Dedicated teams that listen to your needs
• Collection from 10 European countries, consolidation in Vilnius hub (Lituania)
• Sequenced delivery of the parts from Vilnius to Saint Petersburg plant
• Logistics, customs and tax optimisation
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CASE STUDY
GEFCO OPTIMISES SUPPLY FLOW OF AN AUTOMOTIVE
SUPPLIER IN RUSSIA
• Centralised flow management
• Strong knowledge of your business with selected superior partner agents
• Full traceability
• Performance measurement and continuous improvement
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