Press releases
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.
Puteaux. 22 November 2021.
Bolloré Logistics USA joins the EPA's SmartWay Program for a cleaner transport
In September 2021, Bolloré Logistics USA validated its admission to the US EPA SmartWay program by successfully meeting the initiative requirements. With this new partnership, Bolloré Logistics reaffirms its commitments toward the environment and its willingness to select the best in class suppliers for its clients.
Puteaux. 18 November 2021.
Bolloré Transport & Logistics listed in Kenya's 2021 Business Integrity Index
Bolloré Transport & Logistics in Kenya has been included in the 2021 Business Integrity Index by the British Chamber of Commerce in Kenya. The Business Integrity Index recognises businesses that are committed to ethical business practices in their operations, and is based on an assessment of a company’s regulatory compliance, track record and internal policies against corruption.
Puteaux. 16 November 2021.
Bolloré Energy exhibits at Solutrans
Bolloré Energy, a major player in oil logistics in France and Europe, will be at the Solutrans exhibition taking place from 16 to 20 November 2021 at Lyon Eurexpo. This year’s theme for the event, that brings together market players from across the commercial and urban vehicle industry, is “sustainable and connected solutions for a responsible transport sector”. Bolloré Energy will be presenting KOOLZA 100 and IZIPURE, the latest additions to its range of special products for road carriers.
Puteaux. 15 November 2021.
Bolloré Logistics exhibits at ADIPEC
Bolloré Logistics will be exhibiting at ADIPEC, the leading oil & gas trade show, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 15 to 18 November 2021. Bolloré Logistics’ experts will take the opportunity to showcase the latest solutions developed by the company to meet the sector’s challenges and assist their clients to undertake their projects.
Puteaux. 12 November 2021.
Bolloré Logistics exhibits at the Dubai Airshow 2021
Bolloré Logistics will be exhibiting at the upcoming Dubai Airshow, the biggest Airshow event in the Middle East, which will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 14 to 18 November. International supply chain actor specialised in aeronautic and space logistics, Bolloré Logistics will present its services and latest solutions dedicated to the industry's actors.
Puteaux. 09 November 2021.
The Bolloré Group sets up an international academic scolarship programme
The Bolloré Group announces the creation of an international academic scholarship programme. Known as EarthTalent by Bolloré, this programme aims to provide financial support to students who have an excellent academic record but lack the financial resources to continue their studies. It also brings together similar actions already carried out in several other countries under a common name: “B'Excellence”.
Puteaux. 05 November 2021.
Conakry Terminal receives 4 new gantry cranes
Conakry Terminal, a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports, received 4 RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry) cranes on Monday, 1st November 2021 at the Autonomous Port of Conakry. This next-generation equipment constitutes an addition to the other 8 models received in 2018 and 2020, bringing the total to 12 at the container terminal of the Autonomous Port of Conakry.
Puteaux. 05 November 2021.
Bolloré Logistics Singapore launches biodiesel haulage service with L'Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific
Bolloré Logistics Singapore and L'Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific have jointly a launched a biofuel solution for local trucking services that will be used for delivery of L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific’s beauty products across the country. This development further marks a new stage in the collaboration between the two companies and is driven by their respective sustainability commitments.
Puteaux. 27 October 2021.
Bolloré Energy launches "KOOLZA", a low-carbon fuel produced from rapeseed
Bolloré Energy has been marketing biodiesel (B100) under the name KOOLZA 100 for a number of weeks. This alternative fuel is produced solely from rapeseed grown and processed in France.
Puteaux. 26 October 2021.
Dakar Terminal signs a memorandum of understanding with the Malian warehouses in Senegal to reduce stevedoring rates for new tanker lorries destined for Mali
Dakar Terminal, the operator of the El Hadji Malick SY ro-ro terminal, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malian warehouses in Senegal (Entrepôts Maliens du Sénégal, E.MA.SE) on 14 October 2021. Under this agreement, Dakar Terminal commits to reducing the cost of port transit for all new tanker lorries in transit through Senegal. This exceptional measure will support the process of renewing the commercial vehicle fleet in Mali, and help to boost the competitiveness of the Dakar-Bamako corridor. It will also encourage positive synergies to protect the environment and combat road safety problems.
Puteaux. 25 October 2021.
MPS, first container terminal to obtain the Green Terminal label
Bureau Veritas and Bolloré Ports have awarded Meridian Port Services (MPS) two stars under the Green Terminal environmental labelling process. This comes after Bureau Veritas conducted an audit lasting several months to assess the social and environmental performance of MPS’s facilities, equipment, energy consumption and operating processes.
