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Puteaux. 06 January 2022.
Congo Terminal tops historic volume by handling over a million containers in 2021
Congo Terminal, a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports, exceeded the volume of one million shipping containers handled in 2021, having managed 1,003,734 TEUs over the course of the year. This new level of performance reflects efforts Bolloré Ports has made to increase traffic from 200,000 to 1,000,000 TEUs, in line with its commitments made as part of the plan to modernise the Port of Pointe-Noire.
Puteaux. 05 January 2022.
Bolloré Logistics signs strategic and commercial partnership agreement with BALYO
Bolloré Logistics recently signed a partnership agreement with BALYO, a technological leader in the design and development of innovative robotic solutions for material handling trucks, to provide automated pallet movement for its warehouses in APAC.
Puteaux. 04 January 2022.
Conakry Terminal awarded Green Terminal label
Conakry Terminal, a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports and operator of the container terminal of the Autonomous Port of Conakry, has been granted the Green Terminal label following the audit conducted on 12 November 2021 by Bureau Veritas.
Puteaux. 20 December 2021.
Solidarity: Bolloré Transport & Logistics employees take part in a solidarity collection for Paris Nanterre University's students
Like every year, in December, Bolloré Transport & Logistics employees from the offices in Puteaux and Suresnes rallied to help out the locals in precarious situations.
Puteaux. 20 December 2021.
Bolloré has received an offer from MSC for the purchase of Bolloré Africa Logistics. Bolloré has granted an exclusivity to the offeror
The Bolloré Group has received an offer from the MSC Group, the world’s leading container shipping company, to acquire its transport and logistics activities in Africa. This offer concerns the port, rail and logistics entities in Africa, as well as the port concessions in India, Timor Leste and Haiti.
Puteaux. 17 December 2021.
Bolloré Logistics launches its "SEAalternative" offer
Bolloré Logistics announces the launch of SEAalternative, a new offer to reduce CO2 emissions from maritime transport through the use of alternative fuels such as LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), biogas and Biofuel. This new solution is for one-off and regular shipments across all geographical areas.
Puteaux. 09 December 2021.
Bolloré Energy launches "IZIPURE", a low-carbon fuel produced from hydrogenated vegetable oil
Bolloré Energy announces the launch of a synthetic diesel (HVO) under the name IZIPURE. This new fuel produced from animal fats and used cooking oils and processed by Bolloré’s partner NESTE, proves to be an effective ecological alternative to fossil diesel. It reduces CO2 emissions by at least 85% and fine particle emissions by 30%.
Puteaux. 08 December 2021.
Bolloré Logistics Brazil obtains AEO certification
After an audit of several months performed by the authority of Brazil Customs, Bolloré Logistics Brazil was officially certified in late November as an AEO – Authorized Economic Operator attending all the requirements expected.
Puteaux. 03 December 2021.
Bolloré Logistics joins La Place Stratégique, the accelerator dedicated to young, strategic companies
BOLLORÉ LOGISTICS announces its partnership with LA PLACE STRATÉGIQUE, the first Frenchaccelerator dedicated to supporting disruptive innovation, at the crossroads of the civil and military domains. Founded in 2020, this unique programme aims to offer support to young, innovative French companies to encourage their development in France and internationally while preserving the essence of their strategic value.
Puteaux. 03 December 2021.
Bolloré Ports continues its vaccination campaign among its employees
For several weeks now, Bolloré Ports has been conducting a large-scale vaccination campaign against Covid-19. Of the 6,497 people employed by Bolloré Ports, 4,529 have now been fully vaccinated and protected against the disease, which represents more than 70% of the workforce.
Puteaux. 01 December 2021.
Bolloré Transport & Logistics continues to fight aids
Like every year on 1 December, the teams at Bolloré Transport & Logistics swung into action for World AIDS Day. This long-term pledge has continued in the face of an epidemic that still proves devastating, having infected another 1.5 million people in 2020.
Puteaux. 01 December 2021.
Bolloré Logistics appoints new Head of Cosmetics for the Americas
Bolloré Logistics is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne-Laure Marchal as Head of Cosmetics for the Americas. Based in New York, USA, reporting to Bolloré Logistics Americas’ VP of Sales, Marc Sawaya, Anne-Laure will be responsible for supporting the company’s strategy for growth in this key vertical. She will work with the local sales team in the USA, Canada and Latin America as well as with the Bolloré Logistics’ vertical team.
Puteaux. 01 December 2021.
Moroni Terminal finances an initiative to provide four schools on the island of Grande Comore with drinking water
On 20 November 2021, the Bolloré Ports subsidiary, Moroni Terminal, started off a water purification project to provide drinking water to four schools on the island of Grande Comore. Moroni Terminal - in conjunction with the NGO 2 Mains - worked alongside public authorities to improve access to drinking water and raise youth awareness about good hygiene practices to reduce the spread of waterborne diseases.
Puteaux. 30 November 2021.
Camille Contamine appointed head of public affairs at Bolloré Logistics
Bolloré Logistics announces the appointment of Camille Contamine as Head of Public Affairs for Bolloré Logistics Europe. Reporting to Philippe de Crécy, Bolloré Logistics VP Air Freight Europe, Camille will be in charge of relations with institutional bodies and professional associations on all of the company’s business issues, particularly in the air and maritime transport sectors, as well as on matters related to customs.
Puteaux. 29 November 2021.
Freetown Terminal holds blood drive for victims injured in tanker explosion
On 5 November 2021, 144 people were killed and hundreds were injured in a tanker explosion in the industrial area of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, in West Africa. In response to this emergency, Freetown Terminal organised a blood drive on 12 November in partnership with the National Save Blood Services.
