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
- 2012 European Logistics Company Award from ITM
- 2012 UK Automotive Logistics Company Award from ITM
- 2011 Customer Service Award Finalist from UKWA
- 2011 Company of the Year Award from ITM
- 2011 UK Logistics Company Award from ITM
- 2010 European Logistics Award from BIFA
- 2010 European Logistics Supplier of the Year Award from ITM
- 2009 European Logistics Award from BIFA
- 2009 Road Freight Award Finalist from IFW
- 2009 Automotive Logistics Supplier of the Year Award from ITM
- 2007 Automotive Logistics Supplier of the Year Award from ITM
- 2005 Logistics Award from BIFA
- 2004 Freighting Industry Award Finalist from IFW
- # ITM (Institute for Transport Management)
- # BIFA (British International Freight Association)
- # IFW (International Freight Weekly)
