Bolloré Logistics expands and continues to develop in Italy

Bolloré Logistics Italy has celebrated the redevelopment of its offices in Milan. The site has been significantly extended to provide 1,500 m2 more office space and an additional 4,000 m2 of warehouse. It also boasts the strategic advantage of being located close to Milan airport, a focal point for national and international trade. READ: Olivier […]

Olivier Boccara appointed as CEO of Bolloré Logistics Asia Pacific

Bolloré Logistics has announced that Olivier Boccara has been appointed as CEO of Bolloré Logistics Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, he takes over from Cyril Dumon and will pursue the development strategy implemented by his predecessor. He also aims to launch new projects to drive the company’s growth in several key sectors such as aeronautics, […]

Bolloré Logistics Germany launches national Healthcare Competence Center

Bolloré Logistics Germany has opened its first National Competence Centre for healthcare products. Located just 15 minutes from Frankfurt airport, this new site enjoys an exceptional strategic proximity to airport facilities, freight operators and airlines, as well as Bolloré’s national headquarter. The site comprises a total surface area of 1,930 sqm and was built following […]

Bolloré Logistics opens a new hub in South Korea

Bolloré Logistics has celebrated the official opening of K-HUB, its newest warehouse and distribution centre in South Korea. Situated in Geomdan, the entire site is strategically placed due to its proximity to the Seoul metropolitan area and the rest of the country. K-HUB is a modern facility focuses on Sustainability and Innovation. Positioned near Incheon […]

Jérôme Le Grand appointed Managing Director of PRISM

Bolloré Transport & Logistics has announced the appointment of Jérôme Le Grand as Managing Director of PRISM, a 4PL subsidiary of Bolloré Transport & Logistics. Jérôme Le Grand, former Vice-President of Aerospace & Defense at Bolloré Logistics, will be tasked with developing the company and its network of operational hubs. He boasts 25 years of […]

MSC Group completes acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics

MSC Group has confirmed that its wholly owned subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services has completed the acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics. The transaction was approved by all applicable regulatory authorities. MSC’s acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics SAS and its affiliates highlighted the long-term commitment of MSC to invest in African supply chains and infrastructure, supporting […]

A new branch manager for Bolloré Logistics Abu Dhabi

Bolloré Logistics has announced the appointment of Rania Saoud as Branch Manager of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Saoud has been part of the Group for the last 4 years and previously held the position of Key Account Manager based in Dubai with responsibility for some of the major global accounts. In her role as […]

Bolloré Logistics and AFKLMP Cargo extend, expand sustainability partnership

On Monday 4 July, Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) signed an agreement aimed at continuing and further expanding both parties’ sustainability partnership. This joint effort includes an extension of Bolloré’s participation in AFKLMP Cargo’s SAF programme, which already started in January 2021 for cargo flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle […]

Bolloré partners with IAG Cargo for one million litres of SAF

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has supported Bolloré Logistics to reduce its CO2 supply chain emissions by purchasing one million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The SAF will be delivered in to two shipments, in July 2022 and November 2022 and will reduce approximately 2,400 tonnes of CO2 on […]

Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics sign SAF agreement

Cargolux and long-term partner Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal, covering 800,000 liters of SAF forms part of the Cargolux SAF programme. This initiative will enable Bolloré Logistics to reduce its Scope 3 Greenhous Gas Emissions by at least 2,200 tonnes of […]

Bolloré announces Santi as MD for Brazil

Bolloré Logistics has announced the appointment of Gustavo Santi as managing director for Brazil. Santi will be responsible for leading the company’s strategy in the country and adapting its services to the needs of the local market. He is also tasked with developing new business opportunities in Brazil. Gustavo Santi brings more than 20 years’ […]

Bolloré launches AIRsaf

Bolloré Logistics has announced the launch of AIRsaf, a new offer based on the use of SAF or sustainable aviation fuel to offer its customers the best eco-responsible approach to air freight by reducing carbon emissions by up to 80%. This solution, offered at cost price, relates to one-off or regular shipments made by several […]

Bolloré transports oxygen concentrators to India

Bolloré Logistics India has received and delivered 3,600 oxygen concentrators destined for one of India’s leading multinational medical technology companies. The company fully chartered a Boeing 747-400 from Hangzhou Airport in China, taking charge of customs formalities, receipt at Delhi Airport and last-mile delivery to the customer’s warehouse. Several more shipments will follow in the […]

Bolloré set up task force in preparation for COVID-19 vaccines

Bolloré has created a dedicated task force to prepare for the worldwide transportation COVID-19 vaccines. The task force is composed of experts from the Bolloré network with a view to designing logistics solutions to ensure the seamless distribution of the vaccines. Transport may prove a major challenge in the transportation of the vaccine as it’s […]

Bolloré Logistics obtains global certification from Bureau Veritas

Following an audit of several months by Bureau Veritas, a world leader in certification, Bolloré Logistics has been awarded global certification for all the sites in its network. The single integrated certification comprises all the standards relating to workplace safety (ISO 45001:2018), quality management (ISO 9001:2015) and the environment (ISO 14001:2015). Aimed at the harmonisation […]

Bolloré Logistics opens a new office in Madagascar

Bolloré Logistics Madagascar has opened a new office in the Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. With a soft opening in February 2020, the new office is now home to 49 employees. The facility includes 300 sq m of offices and 108 sq m of Customs warehouses and will provide logistics solutions for […]

Bolloré Logistics to cut over 11,500 tonnes of CO2 

In partnership with Total Solar Distributed Generation, Bolloré Logistics lowers its carbon footprint with the solarisation of its first building – Green Hub in Singapore. Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) has completed a solar rooftop for Bolloré Logistics’ Green Hub in Pioneer Turn, Singapore. With a capacity of nearly 1MW, the system generates an estimated […]

Bolloré Logistics beefs up its Nordic presence

Bolloré Logistics has taken a significant leap forward in the Nordics with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Swedish company Global Freight Solutions AB and its Finnish affiliate. This now extends the present Bolloré Logistics network to 600 offices in 109 countries with 25,000 employees. This acquisition reinforces the company’s presence in Europe, […]

Bollore Logistics unveils Blue Hub warehouse

Bollore Logistics has invested S$100 million in the Blue Hub in Singapore, a 50,000 sq m warehouse to support perfume and cosmetic customers. The fully automated warehouse features a multi-shuttle system for optimising storage density while ensuring optimal inventory rotation. It is equipped with a 43-metre-tall Spiralveyor conveyor with high energy efficiency, generating energy savings […]

Bollore Logistics maintains market leading position

Bollore Logistics has been working hard to retain its market leading position in France, vice president airfreight Europe Philippe de Crecy tells Air Cargo Week. Speaking to ACW at transport logistic in Munich on 4 June, de Crecy said that Bollore has close to 20% of the market share in France, with no other company […]

Antonov flies Cyclone Idai aid to Mozambique

Antonov Airlines has flown aid and personnel from Chalons Vatry Airport, France to Beira, Mozambique to assist with Cyclone Idai humanitarian efforts. An Antonov AN-124-100 carried 65 tonnes of relief supplies as well as logistics staff from aid organisations to support disaster relief efforts. The cargo included malaria treatments, five water purification stations and over […]

dnata increases share in freight forwarding partners

dnata has strengthened its position in the UAE and international freight forwarding industry by increasing its ownership in two of its joint venture companies. It has purchased a 50% stake in Dubai Express, Freightworks and a 25.5% stake in Bollore Logistics UAE from Kanoo Group. As a result of the transaction, dnata is now the […]

Volga-Dnepr upgrades global internet coverage

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has successfully completed the first delivery of satellites for OneWeb constellation project to enhance global internet coverage. In cooperation with its partner Bollore Logistics, one of the airline’s AN-124-100s delivered six satellites from their manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France to Cayenne in French Guiana. The satellites were transported in two special containers with […]

Antonov assists Bollore with major mining mission

Antonov Airlines has used one of its AN-124-100s to transport mining equipment from the UK to Gabon in just nine days for Bollore Logistics. The cargo flew from East Midlands Airport to Franceville Airport, facilitated by in-house Antonov Airlines loading technology. To guarantee precision and efficiency, ground staff at East Midlands Airport used Antonov’s purpose […]

Volga-Dnepr and Bollore aid mission to outer space

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has partnered with Bollore Logistics to deliver the first European Space Module (ESM) for an important space mission, taking place in 2022. The 14-ton module was transported in a special container to maintain precise temperature and pressure conditions, as well as 10 tons of support equipment on one of Volga-Dnepr’s Antonov AN-124-100s. The […]

Success is no fairy tale for Denmark

When it comes to Danish airfreight, Copenhagen airport dominates. It handles 90 per cent of total Danish exports and imports compared to other airports in the country and is used by global logistics providers such as DHL, Kuehne & Nagel and Fedex as their Nordic airfreight hub, writes David Craik. In 2017, the airport handled […]

Bollore Logistics gains TAPA FSR A certification in Milan

Bolloré receives an offer for the purchase of Bolloré Africa Logistics

Bollore Logistics has obtained TAPA FSR A certification for its Milan warehouse, ensuring that it meets all the conditions to protect goods from theft and cargo related crime. The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) FSR Level A is awarded to sites with the highest level of security requirements in storage services. The Milan warehouse specialises […]

Bollore Logistics inaugurates Miami Foreign Trade Zone facility

Bollore Logistics has inaugurated its Foreign Trade Zone facility in Miami, consolidating freight forwarding and contract logistics services in one location. The 200,000 square foot facility, which was inaugurated in the presence of Consul general of France in Miami, Clement Leclerc; Bollore Transport & Logistics chief executive officer (CEO), Cyrille Bollore and Bollore Logistics CEO, […]

Sweet smell of success for Bolloré Logistics

Perfume and cosmetics manufacturer Interparfums and Bolloré Logistics have extended their partnership until 2020. Interparfums is a French company that develops perfumes and cosmetics lines on the basis of global exclusive licensing agreements with luxury, fashion or accessories brands that include Montblanc, Jimmy Choo, Coach, Boucheron or Van Cleef & Arpels. Bolloré Logistics has accompanied the […]

Bollore becomes first company in Korea to gain IATA CEIV Pharma

Bollore Logistics Korea has become the first transport and logistics company in South Korea to achieve IATA CEIV Pharma certification. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) is a globally recognised and standardised certificate for healthcare airfreight shipments, ensuring proper handling of pharmaceutical products requiring […]

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