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As a specialist in intercontinental flows, GEFCO has been chosen to provide a tailor-made Overseas service to ensure the transportation and customs operations linked to the delivery of oversized materials and equipment required to construct the sanitation network and water treatment plants.

In total, 20 pieces of oversized equipment, representing a volume of 800 m³, will be loaded onto container ships and 300 containers shipped with construction materials and supplies for the project, including 150 km of piping. When the project is completed, some of the materials will be returned to where they came from. The material will be shipped from the ports of Le Havre, Antwerp, Marseille, Fort-de-France (in Martinique) and Pointe-à-Pitre (in Guadeloupe) to the ports of Rio Haina and Caucedo in the Dominican Republic. GEFCO will also supply special air freight solutions for the project.

GEFCO honoured at the Automotive Supply Chain Global Awards ceremony

GEFCO was recognised for its rail transport expertise at the prestigious Automotive Supply Chain Awards ceremony, held in London on 12 November 2014, where it took home the award for "Best Rail Company". These awards highlight the greatest achievements in logistics management and the management of Automotive supply chains.

"We are honoured to receive this award, which recognises the Group's expertise and its role as a true integrator and manager of rail transport solutions. Indeed, GEFCO's expertise in this domain is now well established thanks to our strategic partnerships, particularly with our main shareholder RZD. Combined with our extensive network, we are able to bring our customers reliable solutions while respecting time and cost constraints" says Charlie Weale, Sales and Marketing Director for GEFCO United Kingdom.

GEFCO Brazil wins two new contracts

The Brazilian subsidiary is expanding its portfolio of clients and has announced new contracts with the manufacturer CNH Industrial and automotive parts manufacturer Valeo. GEFCO has been chosen by CNH Industrial to transport components used in the manufacture of agro-alimentary machinery, construction equipment and vehicles (buses, trucks and military vehicles). Valeo has called on GEFCO to supply logistics services to and from its four sites in Brazil, located in the state of São Paulo.

"Despite the difficult economic climate, GEFCO is strengthening its presence in Brazil thanks to these two partnerships, which reflect the extent of our proven expertise both in automotive logistics and in the management of industrial issues. This show of trust demonstrates our ability to support manufacturers in all sectors in the management and optimisation of their supply chain" emphasises Patrick Bonaly, Managing Director of GEFCO Brazil.

GEFCO Mexico attends the 2014 International Congress on Logistics

GEFCO attended CILOG 2014, the International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress held in Mexico from 15^th- 17^th October 2014. Bringing together the key players in the sector, the event highlighted the development of logistics operations in Latin America, as well as the key role of supply chain management in the competitiveness of international companies. Gilles Cudia, Managing Director of GEFCO Mexico, offered his insight into the latest innovations in the sector as part of a presentation regarding the importance and complexity of automotive logistics.

According to Mr. Cudia, being able to provide integrated services across the whole supply chain has become crucial: "A partner of choice in the automotive industry, GEFCO develops comprehensive door-to-door sea and air transport solutions, which lead to reduced lead times and optimised costs. Our integrated services create real added value for our customers as, relying on a trusted partner like GEFCO allows them to concentrate on their core business and thus increase their competitiveness". 

GEFCO Germany attends the 31st Logistics Congress in Berlin

The 31^stLogistics Congress held in Berlin from 22^nd to 24^th October by the Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL), the leading German logistics association, brought together key players in the sector under the banner of "Complexity, Cost, Cooperation". With 3,000 registered visitors, the event is an opportunity for supply chain experts from around the world to meet and share their knowledge. GEFCO had the opportunity to demonstrate the full extent of its expertise to international visitors, as well as to establish new contacts and further consolidate the subsidiary's foothold in the country.

"Supported by the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, the potential of the German logistics market is undisputed. As a key player in the sector, GEFCO has a duty to bring ever more innovative solutions to its customers, in order to help them achieve their ambitious development plans", says Frank Erhardt, Managing Director of GEFCO Germany.