Girteka Logistics places large order with Schmitz Cargobull
Girteka Logistics a leading European transport company headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, is experiencing continued growth in its European business for fulltruck load transport services. This has led to the company placing an order for 410 reefer semi-trailers and 130 curtainsider semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
Mindaugas Raila, CEO Girteka Logistics: “Our aim is to provide our European clients with the best possible service, and above average performance. To do this we need the best equipment in the industry, this is why we year after year choose Schmitz Cargobull.”
Girteka Logistics’ fleet currently consists of more than 2,900 trucks and over 3,100 trailers. The vehicles are in use across Europe, transporting fresh produce and other goods for large European clients. Their trucks and trailers are regularly serviced and repaired to high standards.
“In this area, Girteka Logistics can really benefit from our Europe-wide service network. Our 24-hour replacement part service and Europe-wide emergency breakdown service ensure reliability in the event of an incident,” says Andreas Schmitz, Chairman of Schmitz Cargobull AG.
Girteka Logistics has been relying on the robust and innovative vehicles provided by the “blue elephant” for more than 16 years. Today, more than 75% of the Girteka Logistics fleet is made up of trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, with a focus on customised transport and service systems.
Mindaugas Raila emphasises: “Girteka Logistics and Schmitz Cargobull both have very high standards when it comes to reliability, vehicle quality and value retention of vehicles. These factors are essential to us maintaining our status as a customer oriented, Europe-wide transport and logistics company.”