Bolloré (OTCMKTS:BOIVF) is a French diversified conglomerate with operations spanning transportation and logistics, media and communications, electrification solutions, and industrial manufacturing. Established in 1822, the group has evolved from its origins in paper production to become one of Europe’s leading operators in port terminal concessions, freight forwarding, and supply chain services. Bolloré’s global network connects clients across six continents, with a particularly strong presence in Africa, where it manages a majority of container terminals and provides integrated logistics solutions.
In the transportation and logistics segment, Bolloré operates shipping agencies, freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs services, supported by an extensive rail and trucking network. The company holds port concessions in West and Central Africa, including Abidjan, Lomé and Conakry, and is a major shareholder in blue-chip terminal operators worldwide. This division also encompasses oil and gas logistics, project cargo handling and last-mile distribution, catering to sectors from retail to energy and mining.
Beyond logistics, Bolloré maintains industrial activities in plastic films, speciality papers and electric mobility systems. Its subsidiary Blue Solutions develops lithium metal polymer battery packs for buses, trucks and stationary storage, while the film and paper arm supplies packaging and security solutions to food, healthcare and pharmaceutical markets. Bolloré’s R&D efforts focus on sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies.
The group’s media and communications division, anchored by its stake in Havas Group and long-term investment in Vivendi, delivers advertising, digital content and consulting services. Bolloré also operates telecom networks and interactive displays across African capitals under the Bolloré Telecom brand. Chaired by Vincent Bolloré, the company remains family-controlled, guided by a governance structure that emphasizes long-term value creation and expansion in emerging markets.
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