News / MSC makes surprise €5.7bn bid for the jewel in Bolloré’s African crown

21/12/2021

MSC’s surprise last-minute €5.7bn bid to acquire Bolloré Africa Logistics from under the noses of its ocean carrier rivals represents a change of direction for the Aponte family business.

Hitherto, MSC has relied on organic growth to rise to the top of the container line rankings, ...

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