Press Release
GKS Logistics Takes Over DHL Global Forwarding Operations in Burkina Faso
DHL Global Forwarding Burkina Faso becomes GKS Logistics effective January 1, 2026. Strategic transition to strengthen logistics presence in the Sahel.
Press Release
As part of the new operational directions of DHL Global Forwarding SSA, we are pleased to inform you that DHL Global Forwarding Burkina Faso operations will be transferred to GKS Logistics, a long-standing and trusted strategic partner of DHL in West Africa.
A Guaranteed Transition
This transition will take effect on January 1, 2026 and aims to ensure complete continuity of your services, maintain a high operational level, and strengthen local support for all our clients and partners.
A Major Strategic Operation
This strategic operation marks a major milestone in the group's regional expansion, strengthening its leadership in West African logistics markets, as well as consolidating its partnership with the DHL Group.
Burkina Faso
The CEO's Vision
This acquisition is directly aligned with the vision of its CEO and Founder, Mr. Aboubacar KONATE, whose ambition is to make GKS Logistics the leading logistics player in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and throughout the Sahel region.
Capacity
Capacity Strengthening
By integrating DHL Global Forwarding Burkina Faso operations, GKS Logistics will strengthen:
its ability to offer complete solutions in air, sea, road freight, and transit;
its operational network in the main strategic corridors of the Sahel;
its proximity to public institutions, international partners, and private sector actors;
and service quality, through processes aligned with international standards.
Team Continuity
Teams in place in Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Mrs. Gisèle BAMBARA, will be fully supported to ensure a smooth transition and guarantee continuity of operations without interruption for all clients.
This integration represents a major advance in our regional strategy. It will allow us to accelerate the transformation of the logistics sector in the Sahel and offer even more efficient solutions to our partners.
Mr. Aboubacar KONATE, CEO & Founder of GKS Logistics
About GKS Logistics
GKS Logistics is a major logistics player in West Africa, specializing in air, sea, road freight, transit, warehousing, distribution, special projects, humanitarian operations, as well as logistics solutions and contracts. The group has strategic hubs in Paris, Dubai, Istanbul, and Houston, and operates in Mali, Niger, Guinea Conakry, Senegal, and Ivory Coast.
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Questions About the Transition?
Our team is available to answer all your questions regarding this transition