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 Logistics appoints Anacona
Bolloré Logistics has announce the appointment of Jorge Anacona as managing director for Chile. Anacona will be responsible for leading the growth of Bolloré Logistics in the country. His goal is to align the people’s talent, company tools and network to be recognised in the market as a leader in service excellence. Anacona has over […]
Antonov moves Turkish satellite for launch by SpaceX
Antonov Airlines in co-operation with Bollore Logistics Space has transported Turkey’s new telecommunication satellite Turksat 5B on board one of its AN-124-100 aircraft from Toulouse, France, to Florida, USA, later launched by the US aerospace company SpaceX. The cargo weighed a total of 60 tonnes including a special container measuring 14.69 m in length, 5.45 […]
Bolloré receives an offer for the purchase of Bolloré Africa Logistics
The Bolloré Group has announced that it has received an offer from the MSC Group, a major player in container transport and logistics, to acquire 100% of Bolloré Africa Logistics, comprising all of the Bolloré Group’s transport and logistics activities in Africa, on the basis of an enterprise value, net of minority interests, of €5.7 […]
Bolloré appoints Bitature as chairman for Uganda subsidiary
Bolloré Transport & Logistics has announced Patrick Bitature as the chairman of the board for its Uganda subsidiary. Bitature is a well-respected entrepreneur and philanthropist in Uganda and is the founder and chairman of Simba Group of Companies, an East African conglomerate, with interests in telecommunications, hospitality, real estate, education, energy, agriculture, oil & gas, […]
Bolloré: Robots on the rise
Bolloré Logistics Singapore and Botsync have joined forces to develop MAG300 AMR an AMR-based automation solution. Supported by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), this new solution is the fruit of a one year extensive collaboration between Bolloré Logistics Singapore and Botsync. It is aimed at helping automate two logistics processes – order replenishment and preparation, through the […]
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 opens Chile facility
In January, Bolloré Logistics Chile inaugurated its new logistics distribution centre at the “Bodenor Flex Centre”, located in the Enea industrial park (Pudahuel community), 5 kilometers from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago de Chile. This new 8,000 sq m infrastructure has high safety standards, state-of-the-art technology and a service of excellence and seeks […]
Pirola appointed Bolloré food & reefer product manager
Bolloré Logistics announce the appointment of Julie Pirola as food & reefer product manager. This appointment is part of the company’s strategy to grow the food and reefer vertical in China. Julie is based in Shanghai and reports directly to Jean-Philippe Retif, commercial director of Bolloré Logistics Greater China. “Our ambition is to convert this […]
Bolloré receives TAPA FSR A 2020 for Roissy CDG hub
On May 19 2021, Bolloré Logistics obtained the TAPA FSR A 2020 certification (Transported Asset Protection Association – Facility Security Requirements) for its Roissy CDG Hub. This certification, the most demanding available in terms of security, will strengthen the confidence of the Roissy CDG Hub’s customers, in particular the major players in the pharmaceutical, luxury […]
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 is travels the green path
After setting carbon reduction objectives on its direct emissions in 2018, Bolloré Logistics has pledged a commitment to cutting direct emissions by 30% by 2030 (relative to 2019). “Bolloré Logistics has for several years supported its customers in their growth by providing ecoresponsible solutions. Focused initially on key account customers, Bolloré Logistics’ sustainable supplychain offering […]
The end of an era
Bolloré Logistics and Antonov Airlines teamed up once again to safely transport Airbus Defence and Space’s new ANASIS-II satellite to its SpaceX launch pad in Florida’s Cape Canaveral. The feat marked the end of an era, as this is set to be the last Airbus Defence and Space satellite to be launched. The valuable cargo […]
Airbus, Bolloré and WFS aid the race for supplies
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), Airbus and Bolloré Logistics have joined forces to expedite the distribution of two million facemasks to health workers in France and Spain to help protects medical workers and citizens in the battle against COVID-19. Coordinated with Bolloré, Airbus operated one of its own A330-800 passenger aircraft to Tianjin, China to collect […]
Brussels Airport’s slot booking app gains eight new members
Brussels Airport’s cloud based data sharing platform, BRUcloud has had a successful first two months with eight more companies using the application in their live operations. The slot booking app eliminates the problem of waiting and idle times at ground handling facilities by coordinating the match between supply and demand of time slots, streamlining the […]
Air Cargo Community Frankfurt welcomes six new members
Air Cargo Community Frankfurt has welcomed a further six new members. Freight forwarders a. hartrodt, AF Logistik, Bolloré and Hermes will support the work of the community while BDA Logistics Innovation has also joined the group of airlines. The community has also welcomed the University RheinMain in Wiesbaden. Besides the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, this institution is […]