PARIS: CMA CGM, a global leader in maritime transport, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Bolloré Logistics, a leading transport and logistics company in France and worldwide. The deal, worth 4.85 billion euros, is based on the estimated debt and cash on the closing date. It also includes the transfer of Bolloré Logistics Sweden AB, pending foreign investment approval in Sweden.

Bolloré Logistics had a turnover of 7.1 billion euros in 2022, and handled 710,000 TEUs of ocean freight and 390,000 tons of air freight. It also had a storage capacity of 900,000 m2.

This is the biggest acquisition in CMA CGM’s history, since its founding in 1978. It marks a significant milestone in CMA CGM’s logistics development strategy, which aims to enhance its core maritime transport business.

Mr. Rodolphe Saadé, CEO and Chairman of the CMA CGM Group, declared: “I would like to thank the Bolloré Group for the trustful dialogue we have established over the last few months to successfully finalize this acquisition. Within the CMA CGM Group, we are proud to welcome a French flagship built on years of work and experience.

The new entity, made up of CEVA and Bolloré Logistics, is the world’s number 5 in its sector. We will now be able to offer our customers a complete range of services and extend our expertise to new businesses.

On behalf of the CMA CGM Group and my family, I would like to welcome the 14,000 employees who are joining us today. Together, we will combine our talents and accelerate our development!”

Mr. Cyrille Bolloré, CEO and Chairman of the Bolloré Group, added: “This is the beginning of a new chapter for Bolloré Logistics’ employees. I am very pleased that they are joining the CMA CGM Group and the Saadé family. They will bring unique expertise and know-how, which have long made the pride of the Group and which will be the pride of CMA CGM tomorrow. It is also a great opportunity for our customers around the world and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their trust and loyalty”.

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