Bollore Logistics Zambia bagged 5-year distribution contract from TOTAL Lubricants

August 04, 2017: Bolloré Logistics Zambia was awarded the contract for the distribution of TOTAL Lubricants. As part of the five-year contract that is renewable, Bollore Logistics Zambia will provide local distribution services of lubricants from two main TOTAL depots in Lusaka and Ndola to 15 destinations within Zambia.

Three dedicated trucks of 5 tonnes, 10 tonnes and 20 tonnes were purchased for this project. The trucks are closed straight body trucks, the floors are equipped with rollers transfer/pushers, and the back of the trucks are fitted with hydraulic tail lift system. These enhancements were necessary to load and handle 210 liters steel drums, 1,000 liters Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) and 20 liters plastic drums daily.

All three trucks are fitted with GPS devices to provide Bollore Logistics with real time information on vehicles, drivers' behaviours on the road, routes taken, vehicle consumptions and a wide range of reports to optimise trips and vehicle consumptions.

According to Olivier Terra, managing director of Bollore Transport & Logistics Zambia, "This new contract with TOTAL gives Bollore Transport & Logistics Zambia an opportunity to strengthen its existing relationship with a major player in the fuel and lubricants business and offers an ideal entry into the local distribution business in Zambia. It is recognition of our relentless drive for objective performances and continuous improvements which we strive to apply daily in our professional lives."

Drivers are required to pass TOTAL special induction courses and driver management programs for dangerous goods including defensive driving courses and continuous drivers training, over and above standard drivers requirements.

A team of six dedicated staff are allocated to this project including four drivers and two operations supervisors, one in the South and one in the Copper belt.