Bolloré Logistics engaged with international organisations and the humanitarian sector for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in low-and-middle-income countries
Puteaux.
16 December 2020
Bolloré Logistics is gearing up with the various stakeholders for the upcoming distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in low- and middle-income countries.
The company is particularly committed to providing the appropriate distribution solutions from vaccine production and distribution centres around the world to the destination medical centres, through a global network of assets and partners able to meet the required standards in terms of the cold chain, Good Distribution Practices (GDPs), security and ethics.
A panel of solutions for inland distribution is available to cover the entire supply chain:
- Customs clearance and in-country logistics
- Last-mile distribution organised with fleets of reefer and real-time geolocated trucks operated by certified, audited and trained partners complying with GDPs
- A network of distribution centres with temperature-controlled storage spaces, dedicated spaces in airport areas and specific packaging solutions
- Dedicated control towers for monitoring and managing the shipments with the use of IoT sensors.
In Africa more specifically, Bolloré Logistics is present in 48 countries and operates the leading integrated logistics network. Thanks to its unique footprint and dedicated teams, the company is able to ensure deliveries to the most remote areas on the continent via secure corridors.
Éric Sanchez
Senior VP Global Development
Bolloré Logistics is the partner of many international organisations, providing them with end-to-end solutions. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are fully mobilised to help distribute vaccines all over the world thanks to our global network and supply-chain expertise.
About Bolloré Logistics
Bolloré Logistics is a major international supply chain operator and ranks among the world’s top ten transport and logistics groups with an integrated network of 600 agencies in 109 countries. Placing customers at the heart of its strategy, Bolloré Logistics is committed to designing innovative, robust and agile solutions. Through the reliable management of the entire supply chain, the company has developed a high level of resilience enabling it to control risks by securing transport plans through alternative options and to lead a continuous improvement policy over the long term while acting as an ethical and responsible player.
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