GEFCO IN THE UK
As part of the biggest private integrated network in Europe GEFCO UK offers a range of transport and logistics services to automotive, industrial, retail, 2Wheeler and electronic companies.
GEFCO, a subsidiary of the PSA Group, has a long history that dates back to the origins of the car production company, when the primary objective was to service the storage, transport and distribution needs of Peugeot.
Initially, the main business was in France, but with rapid growth in the 1980’s from the acquisition of Citroen and the global development of both marques in the 1990’s, GEFCO also increased it’s capability and scope around the world.” Initially, rapid growth was in Western Europe, notably in Iberia, Italy, Benelux and Germany.
Formed in 1981, the opening of the UK business was part of this pattern of growth, initially established for two main reasons. Firstly, it was to be responsible for the distribution of new cars to dealerships of Peugeot and Citroen, either from the point of production or the port of entry. Secondly, it was to set up an effective Network distribution business, providing dealerships with a comprehensive delivery service for spare parts.
Using the business model that was developed initially in France, the company established a base Network, before looking to work with external partners up and down Peugeot’s supply chain. At a later stage, the Network capability was then tuned to offer service to customers outside PSA Peugeot Citroen. In so doing, GEFCO has diversified greatly and while continuing to provide services to it’s parent company, it now provides transport and storage solutions to a growing list of diverse companies, usually with industrial characteristics, but often outside the automotive sector. Many of GEFCO UK’s newer clients appreciate the global scope of the GEFCO Network and service offer.
GEFCO UK’s success in growing the UK business outside the PSA Group is perhaps the biggest testimony to our ability to perform. It is not only an internal measure of cost effectiveness and quality but also a constant check on commercial reality and a guard against any complacency.
GEFCO UK Awards
- 2010 Institute for Transport Management Award (European Logistics Supplier of the Year)
- 2009 BIFA European Logistics Award
- 2009 Finalist for the IFW Road Freight Award
- 2009 Institute for Transport Management Award (Automotive Logistics Supplier of the Year )
GEFCO was selected by the ITM in 2009 as ‘Automotive Logistics Supplier’ for the second time. Institute’s Award Liaison Officer Mr. Philip Leung, said:
“For reliability, efficiency and value, businesses should turn to GEFCO to satisfy their logistics needs, whether this means partial or total control over the supply chain. A safe pair of hands in the crisis currently gripping the economy, GEFCO is a thoroughly deserving winner of the ITM’s ‘Automotive Logistics Supplier 2009’ Award. - 2007 Institute for Transport Management Award (Automotive Logistics Supplier of the Year)
GEFCO was selected ‘Automotive Logistics Supplier 2007’ by the Institute of Transport Management. Commenting on the Award to GEFCO, Mr. Patrick Sheedy, Media & PR Director for the Institute said:
“Through growth and development, GEFCO has expanded to become one of Europe’s leading automotive logistics suppliers and is now set to pave the way for further growth through strategic partnerships and innovative technological solutions in an increasingly dynamic logistics sector.”
- The European Logistics Award
- 2004 Finalist for the IFW Freighting Industry Award
- 2005 BIFA Award (logistics category)
- 2002 Freight Service Award
- 1999 Freight Service Award
