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A highly competitive logistics landscape is squeezing margins and stifling investment

The automotive logistics sector is characterised by a high degree of industry fragmentation. Put simply, that means there are an unusually large number of companies competing for a small share of the overall pie. This industry characteristic underpins many of the challenges the sector faces now and into the future.

Ceva Logistics to offer carmakers sustainable ro-ro capacity

Ceva Logistics has signed a ten-year lease on four new-build ro-ro vessels from its parent company CMA CGM, and will manage and operate them directly. The logistics provider will be able to move 140,000 vehicles annually using the vessels, which will be powered by both LNG and electric battery.

Emmanuel Arnaud joins XPO in Europe

Emmanuel Arnaud has taken over as operations director for Europe at logistics and transport provider XPO. Arnaud was most recently group executive vice-president and CEO of the Integrated Logistics division of Gefco.

Containing the boom after the bust

Since it took over Gefco, Ceva Logistics has developed a fifth business division dedicated to finished vehicle logistics and it is now seeing an increase in global demand for containerised vehicle services, writes Marcus Williams

Ceva completes integration of Gefco’s vehicle logistics business

Ceva Logistics has completed the integration of Gefco’s finished vehicle logistics business and set up its own division under the direction of the French logistics provider’s former chief operating officer Emmanuel Cheremetinski.

Gefco purchase contributes to quarterly gains for CMA CGM

CMA CGA’s purchase of Gefco this year helped lift its third quarter revenue to $19.9 billion. The global container logistics provider said the acquisition, which was approved in July, contributed $750m to its logistics revenue for the period. Logistics revenue totalled $4.34 billion in the third quarter of the year.

Threadbare trade on the Silk Road

The war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions on Russia have hit container shipments by rail between Europe and China, with repercussions for automotive supply and the further complications for ocean freight

CMA CGM will integrate Gefco into Ceva Logistics

Following CMA CGM’s takeover of French logistics provider Gefco earlier this year, the global container shipping line has announced that Gefco will be integrated into its Ceva Logistics division. The move is designed to strengthen Ceva Logistics services in Europe and advance CMA CGM’s goal of providing end-to-end shipping and logistics services.

CMA CGM buys Gefco ahead of sanctions threat

Container shipping line CMA CGM has bought French logistics provider Gefco for an undisclosed sum. The buyout follows an earlier statement from Gefco that it was taking back the 75% stake in its business that Russian Railways bought in 2012 for €800m ($869m).

Automotive logistics in Russia is in tatters

Already debilitated by the impact of Covid, the Russian automotive market was hoping for better times ahead, but the invasion of Ukraine and the consequent sanctions imposed on Russia have undermined production and sales, and hit the logistics providers hard

Gefco testing Stan autonomous robots for vehicle storage operations

Logistics provider Gefco is testing an autonomous robot to park finished vehicles at its vehicle distribution compound in Nanteuil-le-Haudouin, France.

Gefco buys UK-based vehicle services provider XPAuto

French logistics company Gefco has bought XPAuto, which provides fleet management, vehicle logistics and quality services in the UK.

Gefco invests in UK sequencing centre to support Jaguar Land Rover

Gefco has expanded its operations in the Merseyside region of the UK with the opening of a 16,350 sq.m logistics sequencing centre next to its existing facility in Speke.

Kuehne + Nagel cuts CO2 by 70% by switching inbound to rail for Dongfeng Honda

As part of its Net Zero Carbon programme, Kuehne + Nagel’s joint venture in China – KN Sincero – has helped Dongfeng Honda Automotive to move inbound parts deliveries to its plant in Wuhan, China onto rail.

Watch: Spinning the wheel of supply chain innovation

Leaders from INEOS Automotive and GEFCO see AI and real-time visibility as game changes for logistics, but point out that innovation is not just about implementing new systems or digitalising processes, but also adapting working culture and working with the right partners.

The way we buy cars has changed forever

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated a latent online sales trend, with more than 50% of vehicles across Europe currently sold across some form of online channel, according to new research. This has solidified automakers’ roll out plans for new sales structures across the continent and beyond.

Cédric Chacon drives integration and talent at Gefco UK

Gefco UK appointed a new managing director at the start of this year. Despite taking the helm during a stormy period, Cédric Chacon, a Gefco veteran, has ambitious plans to get the different divisions working together more closely and culture the sort of brand loyalty amongst customers that Apple is used to. Illya Verpraet reports

Brexit means business as usual, but with more work for Volvo and Gefco

At last week’s Livestream Hour from Ultima Media, panellists from Volvo Cars and Gefco discussed how their daily business had changed with nearly two weeks of Brexit under their belts. Volvo had yet to experience severe disruption but both companies are seeing an increased workload to comply with the eleventh-hour regulations

Watch: Beyond Brexit – Navigating global trade and customs (EP.5)

Watch this Livestream Hour episode to get the inside track on coping with Brexit and optimising global trade processes, with exclusive insight from customs experts at Volvo Cars and GEFCO

Electric vehicles supporting sales through pandemic, says head of Gefco Russia

Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids will drive the growth in global sales until the Covid-19 pandemic is over, according to Valeria Seledkova, general director of Gefco in Russia.

Watch: Scaling up battery and electric vehicle supply chains

Sales and production for electric vehicles are growing fast, as new vehicle and battery plants come on line. In this panel discussion at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live, global experts from Volvo Cars, Gefco and Maersk share insights on the logistics challenges and advantages in building efficient and nimble EV supply chains.

Watch: Supply chain leadership in a time of adversity

Hear how senior executives from Volkswagen Group, FCA, Visteon and Gefco have adapted strategies, processes and communication to support manufacturing and logistics operations and teams during the crisis.

Gefco secures contract with RNM Alliance in France and Netherlands

Gefco makes spot blocktrain shipment of car parts from China to France

Permanent change and prospects for logistics post-Covid

Gefco uses air charter for parts shipments from China to France

Groupe PSA and FCA merger has precedent for supply chain impact

Slovakia stays strong in straightened times

Slovakia has the world’s highest per capita rate of vehicle production. But after recent setbacks, including job cuts, its government has laid out a new strategy for automotive

Floridia to head Gefco’s Innovation Factory

Five new faces to boost freight forwarding at Gefco

Q&A: Olivier Thouard, customs and tax director, Gefco

Gefco launches mission control for urgent deliveries

LSPs eye potential cut at Opel’s Rüsselsheim plant

Stocker takes on strategic role at DHL Supply Chain

Driving into a Russian road block?

Despite economic uncertainty in Russia, analysts expect new vehicle sales to grow further - putting increasing pressure on the nation’s already depleted fleet of car carriers

Bergé Gefco JV in Spain gets the go-ahead

Progress for all to CEE

Dealing with change

Stepping up the pace

Mercedes-Benz takes to rail to move cars to China

Rewriting the rules

Gefco: Full of get up and go

The building blocks of demand

No more second-hand innovation

Gefco opens sequencing warehouse in Liverpool with a view to the future

Gefco considers a spending spree in Russia

Ukraine’s automotive industry on its way to a revival

Russian 3PLs fear further road transport crisis while rail's surplus grows

LCVs recovering better than passenger cars in Russian market

Groupe PSA report: A partnership of choice for Gefco and PSA

Having signed an €8 billion contract with its former owner PSA, Gefco is keen to emphasise its growing independence both within and outside the automotive sector

Groupe PSA special report: Refait à neuf

A five-part feature assays the recent fortunes of Groupe PSA – and the effects on its logistics functions – under the leadership of Carlos Tavares and senior vice-president of supply chain, Francesca Gamboni.

Groupe PSA report: Chef d’orchestre prepares to begin a new movement

PSA’s vice-president of supply chain, Francesca Gamboni, is bringing a new vision of supply chain management inspired by the kind of cross-departmental responsibility found in the FMCG sector. She reveals how this could improve PSA’s supply versus demand balance

Groupe PSA report: Connecting a supply chain par excellence

PSA’s vision of end-to-end supply chain planning will help support its global expansion and acquisition of Opel, as the combined operations roll out some 59 new model launches by 2021

Groupe PSA report: Engineering logistics partnerships

PSA’s partnership of choice with Gefco aims to reap benefits in purchasing, pooling and packaging innovation, as well as bringing further intermodal options

Groupe PSA report: Full throttle towards pole position

A look ahead to the technological developments and personnel requirements that will drive PSA’s analysis of supply and demand

PSA touts European scale and supply chain synergy in Opel/Vauxhall acquisition

Gefco reports higher profits on modest revenue gains

Gefco appoints managers for PSA contract and East Asia area

China-Europe rail: The road less travelled

Two wheels good?

Gefco completes first successful BMW Germany-China shipment

Honda Motor Europe Logistics renews Gefco UK partnership

Gefco Russia: Big plans, but little certainty

Gefco sees growing automotive interest for Europe-Asia rail

RZD expects dividend from Gefco amid falling Russian market

Gefco opens new hub in Frankfurt

Jaguar Land Rover to use Gefco returnable packaging service

Gefco to build up intra-Asia network for China auto trade

With solid financials, Gefco looks to acquisition and growth

Gefco launches Riga-Kaluga rail link

Gefco changes organisation and strategy

Russian Railways will buy Gefco stake

EDITOR’S NOTE: Gefco/GM; pressures on free trade

Big opportunities ahead for Gefco

Gefco’s global resurgence