Bolloré Logistics Acquires Global Solutions in Denmark
Puteaux.
30 January 2018
Bolloré Logistics, a brand of Bolloré Transport & Logistics, realized a new strategic acquisition with a majority stake in the Danish freight forwarder Global Solutions A/S.
This acquisition is part of the Bolloré Logistics' strategic development through external growth. As one of the five international freight forwarding and logistics company in Europe, Bolloré Logistics continues to enhance and strengthen its network. It now has 165 sites in 22 countries in Europe with a combined headcount of 5,500.
This latest transaction will expand further Bolloré Logistics' global offering in the Scandinavian markets. Already established in Norway, it now benefits from Denmark's Global Solutions network, which has been operating on the country for 11 years, with triple expertise in the seafreight, airfreight and express business lines, particularly on the Europe-Asia axis. Global Solutions, now a brand of Bolloré Logistics, has two offices: a headquarter in Vejle, the country's logistics hub an and an office at Copenhagen airport.
Henri Le Gouis
CEO Europe of Bolloré Logistics
This new location will enable us to better serve our key account customers in Denmark and more generally in Scandinavia. We'll support Danish companies in their logistics projects and international development, particularly in Africa where we operate as the 1st integrated logistics network.
Thomas Toubro, CEO and Founder of Global Solutions, expressed himself "satisfied and honored to be now part of the big Bolloré's family group. I am very confident for the future, and believe in our ability to elevate the company Bolloré Logistics to the rank of the leading transport and logistics operators in Scandinavia."