At least two files are already in the study

In early 2006, Vincent Bolloré transferred its maritime activities to CMA CGM. Some omens interpretation: "the group begins its exit from the transport-logistics market." Any false until now! Bolloré put on two engines to continue to develop this pole. On the one hand, the results of 2005 demonstrate that the contribution of internal growth increases. On the other hand, there are constantly records of acquisitions during analysis to also operate the lever of external growth. Here again, 2005 confirmed the trend. In addition, we can reveal that 2006 is under the same auspices. At least two files are already in the study. One relates to Britain and the other the United States.

The joker inherited a long history is no longer a real asset today

During chandeliers, the liner shipping was seen as a joker in particular critical of the group for its presence in Africa in General and its transport-logistics activity. But the context has evolved: serve the Europe/Africa axis with own means is no longer an asset if it is not included in a maritime offer both global and world. Hence the sale to the CMA CGM group.

The decision did not taken back to the wall with bad results. On the contrary, 2005 was an excellent thought maritime grace: on the one hand further ascent of freight rates (price for the sale of the maritime transport); on the other hand to the increase in demand with an offer of relatively stable capacity.

It is not for the cash for the pole transport-logistics in General. Even off-sale of the maritime, the latter displays of boosts (including 34 of operating income) in Africa than in other continents.

The relevance of international logistics strategy is bearing fruit

In 2005, the international logistics business growth was encouraged by the increase in imports from Asia, but also because the Group has developed its international network while achieving good performance in Europe. Benefits which reflect the relevance of the strategy conducted by Daniel Delva at the head of the SDV logistics international (SDV LI) division.

The boom in imports has mastered via large platforms created by Bolloré in recent years: Le Havre, Roissy, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, etc.

The network has been strengthened by the creation and/or the rise new offices in various countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico, Singapore, etc.

In the same spirit, the external growth was illustrated by the purchase of the Indian No. 3. The Air Link (500 people, 17 agencies) group brings a network covering the India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, is present in the United States.

Good performance in Africa in the ports and land transportation

With regard to Africa, Gilles Alix, D - g of the Bolloré group, said the good performance both in port terminals managed in road and rail transport. This, practically everywhere: Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Kenya, etc.

Always off effect of the sale of the maritime, the pole transport-logistics achieved in 2005 a turnover (CA) of 3,355 billion euros ( 9 compared to 2004) and released an operating profit of 171 million euros ( 34).

The Group has made 5,445 billion ( 9) CA EUR with 121 million of operating income ( 59) and net 390 million (multiply by 8).