Outbound automotive logistics

Towards multimodal logistics solutions

 As a subsidiary of the PSA group, GEFCO has been serving the automotive industry for 60 years. The European leader in automotive logistics, the group has developed considerable expertise in vehicle distribution. From assembly plants to dealerships, GEFCO provides reliable, competitive logistics solutions on behalf of distributors. With 2.7 million vehicles distributed in 2010, GEFCO is positioned as a key logistics provider in this sector.

A recognised logistics integrator

An expert in automotive logistics, GEFCO designs, optimises and implements logistics plans from production plants or ports to dealerships. The group offers high added-value services for all players involved in automotive distribution, including storage, PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection), PPO (Post-Production Operations) and vehicle customisation for dealers.

These logistics solutions include three activities:

• Multimodal transport from the factory: logistics engineering, transport plans, scheduling, supervision, tracking, reporting
  
  
• Added-value operations at the GEFCO site:
  • Vehicle customisation (Post-Production Operations): based on rigorous specifications, GEFCO carries out added-value operations for car manufacturers: windscreen engraving, installation of fog lamps, alarm systems etc.
  • Vehicle preparation before distribution to the sales network(Pre-Delivery Inspection): dynamic testing, removing protective covers, washing, cleaning, interior preparation, mechanical and electrical tests, final quality control.
    
    
• Capillary distribution: from the GEFCO site to the sales outlet, our teams distribute vehicles to every marketing area and every dealer