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The multimodal solution provided by GEFCO included the air shipment of large parts from China to the European airports of Luxembourg and Amsterdam. GEFCO then oversaw the road transport to the ArcelorMittal plant in just 18 days.

"The confidence shown by ArcelorMittal is a perfect example of the added value of our multimodal offer. GEFCO provides its customers with an exemplary service in terms of quality, cost and lead times, allowing them to optimise their operations and subsequently increase their productivity" emphasises Lyudmyla Mukhina, Sales Manager for GEFCO Ukraine.

GEFCO Bulgaria voted Best Automotive Logistics Company in 2014

GEFCO Bulgaria won the award for the Best Automotive Logistics Company in 2014 at the "Car of the Year" ceremony held on 11 December 2014 by the Bulgarian Press Auto Club. The jury, composed of some fifty journalists specialising in the Automotive sector, rewarded GEFCO for the quality of its logistics services and its continued efforts to develop the local logistics market.

"We are honoured to be singled out by this panel of experts. This award highlights not only the value of our Automotive logistics services, but also the team’s continued investment in the development of the subsidiary, which has been present in the country since 2011 and which has managed to establish itself in Bulgaria's economic landscape", declared Ivan Michev, FVL (Finished Vehicles Logistics) Director for GEFCO Bulgaria.

GEFCO Benelux a partner of the Stella project, the first solar-powered family car

The GEFCO Benelux Overseas department recently handled some unusual cargo: that of Stella, a solar-powered family car designed by students at the Eindhoven University of Technology, a world-renowned institution.

The Stella team travels abroad every year from the Netherlands in order to promote Dutch expertise in terms of Automotive high-tech products. GEFCO was one of the privileged partners who supported the project in the United States, the destination of the 2014 trip. GEFCO oversaw all of the transport services for the car to and from the United States, including the shipment between the two continents by container ship and the return journey to the Eindhoven University of Technology on 12 December 2014. 

"This partnership provides further proof, if any was needed, that GEFCO is a specialist in all areas of transport. It is immensely satisfying to contribute to and support such a project from start to finish. We are proud to have shared our expertise with Stella, a project for the future which illustrates our values and unites our teams" emphasises Philippe Maupin, Overseas Director (Air & Sea) Benelux, United Kingdom and Switzerland.

GEFCO Italy rewarded for its sustainable development approach

GEFCO Italy received an award at the tenth edition of the "Logistics of the Year" ceremony held at the end of 2014 by Assologistica, the Italian association of logistics and distribution companies. Every year, the ceremony rewards companies and professionals who have made a significant contribution to the local logistics market. GEFCO was thus recognised for its innovative approach to sustainable development thanks to its GefBoxSystem solution, a personalised service for modular, economic and ecological packaging.

"It is very gratifying to receive this award, one of the most prestigious in the Italian logistics community, which also recognises our efforts with regard to environmental policy. For several years, GEFCO has been working on providing increasingly innovative services while also protecting the environment, in accordance with a sustainable business model. The Gefbox System is part of a more comprehensive approach for GEFCO, which aims to support manufacturers in all sectors wishing to optimise their flows and anxious to respect and preserve the environment”, notes Lorenza Cantaluppi sales manager of GEFCO Italy.