GEFCO, specialist in automotive logistics for more than 60 years, ranks among Europe’s 10 leading transport and logistics groups, with a turnover of €3,55 billion.
The company is present in 25 countries and covers another 80. With a staff complement of about 12,000 employees in Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, South America and China, GEFCO thrives on the challenges of the global automotive industry.

GEFCO covers every aspect of automotive logistics on a global level for car manufacturers, importers, parts suppliers and the two-wheeler industry, both inbound and outbound.

The company’s mission is to create added value and generate savings for its automotive customers with multi-modal supply chain engineering and optimisation.

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a global provider of logistics, transport management and supply chain services with operations on five continents. As a third-party logistics provider, Menlo’s services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution management, transport management, supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order fulfilment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics serves a broad spectrum of commercial and public sector industries. Automotive supply chain management is among the most complex and demanding of any industry, thus we have established a dedicated vertical to focus on the unique needs of today’s automotive companies and implementing industry-specific solutions. Menlo’s team of industry veterans have designed and deployed customised global and local solutions for a variety of automotive manufacturers and parts vendors. Menlo focuses on building a lean foundation and using lean principles to design, engineer, implement and manage the most challenging supply chains.
Menlo currently manages a variety of supply-chain initiatives with more than 16 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space around the world. Menlo has been successfully operating in China for over a decade and has over 160 operating sites in 89 cities. As well, Menlo’s recent acquisitions of Cougar Holdings and Chic Holdings in 2007 have bridged the gap for door-to-door service between the US and Asia. Combined, the two acquisitions fulfil a strategic expansion plan for Menlo which extends its Asia-Pacific network with complementary capabilities while establishing a solid foothold for domestic distribution in China.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc, a $4.7 billion freight transport and logistics company. For more information, please contact Menlo’s Senior Director of Business Development, Global Automotive Solutions at dean.stephen@menloworldwide.com.

Panalpina was founded on a simple principle – to transport its customers’ goods as quickly and economically as possible, wherever that might be. This is what the company has been doing for more than 100 years; and it’s what all of the 15,000 dedicated employees, operating from 500 locations in 90 countries, continue to do every day.
Panalpina is united by a passion to find better and smarter ways of doing things and by delivering effective solutions contributing to its customers’ success.
The automotive industry is a special competence for the company, where it offers effective freight forwarding and supply chain management solutions to both large and small automotive industry players.
For decades the company has worked with some of the world’s largest carmakers and their suppliers, delivering global supply chain solutions backed by on-the-ground expertise and proven IT systems.
Panalpina’s global structure, processes and commitment ensures that automotive components are delivered timely and accurately, with streamlined procedures under the goal of continuous cost reduction.
To find out more, please email the Automotive Vertical Industry Team at auto@panalpina.com.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is a leading independent provider of global factory-to-dealer transport solutions for the automotive, agricultural and construction equipment industries.
The company also specialises in handling complex project cargoes such as rail cars, power generators, mining equipment and yachts. WWL’s sophisticated supply chain management services ensure an efficient integration of ocean transportation, inland distribution, terminal handling and a comprehensive range of specialised technical services.

WWL employs 3,200 people and deploys between 55 and 60 modern eco-friendly car carriers and ro-ro vessels, servicing 20 trade routes to five continents. WWL transports 3.3 million vehicles annually: 1.7 million by sea and 1.6 million inland. The company has a strong environmental focus and is an industry leader in developing innovative solutions to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment. WWL is owned by Wallenius Lines of Sweden and Wilh Wilhelmsen of Norway.

APL Logistics works with the top names in the automotive industry to optimise their global supply chains.
From importing and exporting production parts to PDI and finished vehicle distribution, APL Logistics helps OEMs and Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to drive down transport, inventory management, and warehousing costs.

Sunderland in the North East of England is one of the fastest growing automotive cities in Europe. Nissan’s plant, opened in 1984, is the most efficient in Europe. Nissan's investment and the subsequent inflow of component suppliers has created 10,000 new jobs in the city.
The city is now home to companies such as Calsonic, Lear, Tacle, TRW, Magna and Johnson Controls who cite the loyalty and flexibility of their locally recruited staff as one of the main reasons for their success.
Sunderland City Council has a proven record in assisting both inward investors and indigenous businesses in locating and growing in the city. Tailored support, information and advice are available from the professional, dedicated and enthusiastic members of the Business Investment Team.

Mosolf, with its decades of experience, specialises in logistics, technical services, personalisation, recycling, and fleet management.
The company has offices in Germany, Spain, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Poland, as well as in countries such as China and Brazil.
Mosolf gets things moving – it is your ideal partner for all technical and logistical services involving motor vehicles.

NYK Logistics Group has expertise in global ocean, land and air logistics solutions, and uses an exclusive window service for handling the entire automotive industry supply chain.
It services cover everything from parts collection at the suppliers to final CBU delivery at the dealers. The company is expanding into China through one of its subsidiaries, NYK Logistics (China).

ORBIS helps world-class automotive manufacturers and suppliers move their products faster, safer and more cost-effectively with plastic reusable containers, pallets and protective dunnage.
ORBIS Corporation uses proven expertise, industry-leading knowledge, innovation, superior products and supply chain services (pooling, cleaning and logistics) to implement plastic reusable packaging systems.

Union Pacific Railroad is the largest automotive carrier in the western United States, directly serving seven vehicle assembly plants and distributing imported vehicles from six West Coast ports.
UP handles 800,000 wagon loads of automobiles and auto parts annually and operates 38 vehicle distribution centres, covering all major western US cities. http://www.uprr.com/customers/autos/index.shtml

Founded in June 1981, China Daily is the only national English-language newspaper in China. It is widely recognised by overseas politicians and business executives as one of China’s most authoritative English publications, and is distributed in mainstream Western countries.
As one of China¨s top five national websites, www.chinadaily.com.cn gets six million page views internationally every day.