GEFCO operates on the global logistics market for the industrial sector. Through its six key areas of expertise - Logistics, Gefboxsystem, Overseas, Overland, Vehicle distribution and VAT - GEFCO proposes solutions for all the requirements of industrial logistics, both locally and internationally, intended for the upstream and downstream manufacturing processes.
In 2004, GEFCO created its first subsidiary in Romania, and one year later, at the end of 2005, its first branch in Romania was created. GEFCO Romania has three divisions and can provide customers with all types of logistics services. GEFCO Romania currently operates two logistics deposits - Bucharest (4000 sqm) and Arad (1100sqm) - and three platforms intended for car logistics: Curtici, Mioveni, Bucharest.
GEFCO is present in 150 countries of the world and ranks among the top ten European logistics groups, with a turnover of 3.4 billion Euros in 2010. The group has 400 locations all over the world, has over 9,400 employees and is developing its activity in: Central Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, East Asia and South America.
* Interview with Tolga Oran, Sales and Marketing Country Manager of GEFCO Romania
Reporter: How did the turnover of GEFCO Romania evolve in 2011?
Tolga Oran: Last year, the turnover increased 32% compared to 2010. This was achieved due to the fact that the contracts with the major clients were extended, as well to the development of the strategic sectors, such as white goods, cars or electronics.
In 2011, we had a turnover of 43.35 million Euros.
Reporter: What are Romania's strong points for GEFCO?
Tolga Oran: I can tell you that, for the company I represent, the main strong points of the Romanian market are its access to the Black Sea and the shared borders with certain markets such as Russia, which is strateg
