West Africa
Barkhane, Sabre, FFCI... military services giant Ecolog struggles to win French army logistics contracts

A group of Barkhane foot hunters during an operation to combat armed terrorist groups in Burkina Faso (2019).
A group of Barkhane foot hunters during an operation to combat armed terrorist groups in Burkina Faso (2019). © Philippe de Poulpiquet/PHOTOPQR/LE PARISIEN/MAXPPP
Emirati group Ecolog was approached to challenge the Bolloré group for the contract to transport supplies to the French armed forces in the Sahel and Ivory Coast but, finally, failed to bid in time. It has nevertheless held on to its UN contract in Mali and is developing its business in South Sudan. [...]
Reading time 3 minutes
Read also

France, West Africa
Bolloré gets a free run on contract to supply French troops in Barkhane and Sabre operations

By setting particularly short deadlines on tender calls for French army transport contracts in West Africa, France has pulled the rug from under the feet of potential competitors of the existing contractor, Bolloré group, which should thus be able to continue to provide its services.

LogoSubscribers only Defence, Politics 15.12.2020
On our other sites

Sign up for real-time alerts and be notified of new editions!  

Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere!