Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association

April 18, 2018

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is wishing the thousands of professional drivers working in Canada’s eastern provinces a Happy National Trucking Week Sept. 2-8.

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From supply to distribution, GEFCO provides global and integrated management and optimisation of the logistics chain for its industrial customers. Renowned for the reliability of its services, GEFCO has applied an acquired expertise to in automotive logistics - one of the most demanding sectors - in order to respond to the globalisation of industrial flows and the needs of its international customers that face global and complex challenges. GEFCO has the leading private land transport network, with 80 hubs and 65 logistics platforms worldwide. This global coverage allows it to design optimised transport plans that create added-value for its industrial customers. When faced with a changing and complex environment, you need a partner who is both flexible and structured and who consistently provides solutions to optimise your supply chain. For GEFCO, being a part of its customers' growth strategy is a key priority. We place great importance on designing offers that meet all of your challe

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GEFCO

From supply to distribution, GEFCO provides global and integrated management and optimisation of the logistics chain for its industrial customers. Renowned for the reliability of its services, GEFCO has applied an acquired expertise to in automotive logistics - one of the most demanding sectors - in order to respond to the globalisation of industrial flows and the needs of its international customers that face global and complex challenges. GEFCO has the leading private land transport network, with 80 hubs and 65 logistics platforms worldwide. This global coverage allows it to design optimised transport plans that create added-value for its industrial customers. When faced with a changing and complex environment, you need a partner who is both flexible and structured and who consistently provides solutions to optimise your supply chain. For GEFCO, being a part of its customers' growth strategy is a key priority. We place great importance on designing offers that meet all of your challe

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