GEFO was founded in 1961, in the northern German port city of Hamburg. Written out in full, the name GEFO translates as Company for Oil Transport Ltd*, which shows just how far we have grown since the 60s. What began as an exclusively inland operation barging oil on the Rhine is now a thriving international network specialising in chemical liquids, LPG´s, liquid gases, mineral oil and worldwide bunker trading.
* GEFO: Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH
Decades of experience. Shaping a sustainable future.
GEFO was founded as “Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte”. The shipping of mineral oil products is still one of our most important business areas today. But our portfolio of services has grown considerably. We are successful in many market segments.
Our Deep sea tankers are equipped with stainless steel and coated tanks for the shipment of commodity and specialty chemicals. Our Inland vessels ship a wide range of chemicals, e.g. nitric acid, sulphuric acid, alkalis, acrylates, glycols, petrochemical products, and liquid dangerous goods as well as mineral oil and various mineral oil products. The GEFO Gas fleet is specialised in liquid gases such as propane, propylene and butane. Ask us what we can ship for you.
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